Ibero-American Theater Festival 2022 will feature more than 16 theater companies from abroad

In dialogue with The W, Ricardo Leyva, in charge of the Ibero-American Theater Festival 2022, referred to the current situation of the board that presides over the cultural event.

“About three years ago I was invited to be part of the festival. The pandemic changed us all, we got into a transition committee to try to restructure the Festival (…) A luxury board of directors with all the areas for this to happen. The atmosphere is very special because all of us who are here is because the festival belongs to the country, the impact it has is very important”, he assured.

Regarding the economic situation of the festival, Leyva clarified that for now the situation is fine. “The Bank of Bogotá made a loan to pay all the debts we had, then the Ministry of Culture, Fontur, the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá and other brands entered because they understood that this belongs to the whole country.”

Regarding the international theater companies that will be part of the Festival, Leyva commented that around 16 or 17 brands are confirmed.

On the other hand, Leyva announced that the work of the Colombian actress, Juana Acosta, will be present at the Ibero-American Festival. Similarly, he assured that It is the first time that the Festival reaches 10 or 11 cities with first class street theater.

Finally, the member of the Festival’s transition committee referred to the management of the pandemic in the midst of the cultural event.

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