New Public Theater Opens in Bariloche With Inaugural Festival
After a decade in the making, the long-awaited Public Theater has finally opened its doors on Pasaje Gutiérrez Street in Bariloche. The inaugural event, a vibrant Spring Theatre Festival, kicked off this week, bringing theatre back to lif
e.
The project, funded by the National School of Drama, faced several delays. Work began back in 2014, but stalled in 2017, resuming only in 2020.
A three-year authorization was finally secured, allowing cultural activities to take place.
Though heating remains a challenge, the theatre is already hosting shows, embracing the
warmer weather.
“We are betting that the theater will be completed soon via a series of events that we started with the Spring Theatre Festival this week, and a final approval was received last week, allowing desperately needed works to commence.” explained Tildi
Bringing life back to
the theatre involved bringing together four key players: the National School of Drama, representing the theatre’s stage, the City of Bariloche, the Provincial Ministry of Culture
and the new theatre’s leadership. _ “We are working on seeing how these four entities can work together to make this a successful venture
h2> The Importance of Community Support
Public funding is critical to the theatre’s success, but the community plays a vital role. “The idea is that the cultural sector can include theatre in its agenda, although coordination and management remain ours**, explained Tildi.
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prefer "Public Theatre".
The theatre has an impressive capacity: its main stage can accommodate 300 people, making it a suitable size
for Bariloche
. The nearest alternative is the Sarmiento Library, with only 120 seats, or La Baita Theatre, which has nearly 600 –
quite a difference,” stated Tildi.
The Public Theatre is already making its mark. The city adds: ”
Bariloche is one of the cities in Patagonia with the greatest theatrical productions. Therefore, this space
deserves to host regional production.”
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What steps have been taken to address the heating issue at the new theatre?
## Bringing the Stage Back to Life: An Interview With Tildi
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Tildi! Congratulations on the opening of the new public theatre here in Bariloche. It’s been a long road, hasn’t it?
**Tildi:** (Laughs) It certainly has! Over a decade in the making, to be exact. Many people doubted we’d ever see this day. But we kept pushing, kept believing in this space and what it could mean for our community.
**Interviewer:** The Spring Theatre Festival is a wonderful way to kick things off. What can audiences expect?
**Tildi:** Oh, it’s a truly vibrant celebration of theatre, with something for everyone! Four acting groups came together to bring this festival to life, showcasing their unique talents and styles. Everything from classic dramas to cutting-edge contemporary pieces.
**Interviewer:** That’s fantastic! You mentioned heating being a challenge. How are you overcoming that, particularly with cooler weather approaching?
**Tildi:** We’re making the most of the warmer months! The festival is a great opportunity to fill the theatre with the energy of live performances while we await the completion of necessary repairs. We recently received approval for these works, so hopefully, we’ll have a fully functioning heating system soon.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like a truly inspiring story of perseverance and community collaboration. What message do you want to send to the people of Bariloche with the opening of this theatre?
**Tildi:** We want everyone to know that this space is for them. It’s a place to come together, to be inspired, to share stories, and to celebrate the power of the performing arts. This isn’t just a theatre; it’s a heart.
