Mülheimer Dramatikerpreis ("dramatist award of Mülheim"), founded in 1976, is one of the leading theater awards in Germany. [1] It is awarded by an open jury of theater professionals, critics and playwrights who watch a short list of productions during the Stücke festival; the productions are not the full play but a piece, often the first act. [2] The short list is chosen by a jury from plays that were first performed in Germany during the prior season. [2] The winner receives €15,000. [2]