Ethan M. answered 10/21/19
Acting Coach for Monologues and College Auditions
Yes they did! Towards the end of the 18th century, the Germans entered their literary and dramatic period of "Sturm und Drang" which translates to "Storm and Stress."
While I'm not the most well versed in Sturm und Drang theatre, Mike Rugnetta over at Crash Course Theatre sure is. Check him out here! https://youtu.be/zMO258I-7uc