Rajiv Joseph's play "Archduke," directed by Darko Tresnjak, explores the events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, a catalyst for World War I.The production features characters like Gavrilo Princip, co-conspirators Trifko Grabež and Nedeljko Čabrinović, and the manipulative Dragutin "Apis" Dimitrijevic, weaving humor with dark themes.The narrative highlights the absurdity of the young assassins' mission, blending comedic elements with their tragic choices in the face of power.