After Solvejg Bauer's farewell: over 50 applicants for the directorate of the castle festival!

After Solvejg Bauer's farewell: over 50 applicants for the directorate of the castle festival!

Ettlingen, Deutschland - The wind of change blows through Ettlingen: Intendantin Solvejg Bauer leaves the castle festival and leaves big footsteps. Your decision to change the stage is still expected for the 2026 season, while the current season has just started. Mayor Johannes Arnold confirms that over 50 applications have been received for their successor to the city administration. This clearly shows how high the interest in this position is.

After a first sighting by the finding commission, the number of candidates has reduced to twelve applications. These are examined in more detail as part of a first performance in a non -public meeting. The goal is clear: the number of candidates should be limited to three to five candidates.

candidate presentation in the municipal council

An exciting event is imminent for the local council in a special meeting at the end of July if the selected candidates are allowed to present themselves publicly. Each of these presentations will take about 20 minutes, followed by questions from the municipal councils. The decision on the new directorate will be made the same evening. Interesting: The choice is secret, but the result will be announced immediately.

Solvejg Bauer, born in Stuttgart, has gained a lot of experience with her impressive career. She completed her studies in the music theater director at the Hamburg University of Music and Theater. In addition, she studied philosophy and musicology at the Humboldt University of Berlin. With her directorial diploma, which she completed with the staging of Ernst Krenek's "Treyptichon", she took the first step into a successful career.

impressive career and success

Bauer has been active in the theater scene for many years. From 2005/06 she worked as a game manager and director at the Württemberg State Bühne. At the Castle Festival in Wernigerode, she showed her skills as well as numerous productions at the Hamburg Chamber Opera and in the open -air theater. Her affinity for the open -air theater was already reflected in her first stage appearances in the Naturtheater Grötzingen.

Under their directorate at the Ettlingen Castle Festival, since the 18/19 season, a variety of remarkable performances have been realized. Belows pieces such as "The Magic Flute" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and "Longing" terminus. The musical "Carmen" was also not to be missed. Your work is characterized by creativity and a special feeling for the theater.

The coming weeks are of great importance for the castle festival and the city of Ettlingen. With numerous applications in the race for the successor of Bauer, it can be seen that the cultural home in Ettlingen remains attractive and the tradition of the castle festival can be continued. The challenge will be to find a worthy successor who continues the success of Solvejg Bauer.