The 33rd Geochang International Theater Festival Evaluation Report Meeting Held

Discussion on Outcome Evaluation and Directions for the Development of the Theater Festival

The Geochang Cultural Foundation in Gyeongnam announced on the 20th that it held the evaluation meeting for the 33rd Geochang International Theater Festival in the county office's main conference room, attended by more than 60 people including Vice Governor Lee Jong-ha, county council members, the theater festival advisory group, heads of various departments and township offices, and related agency officials.

At the evaluation meeting, the results of each department's efforts regarding the 33rd Geochang International Theater Festival, held over 15 days from July 28 to August 11, were assessed, and discussions were held on the festival's development direction. Various opinions on the future direction of the Geochang International Theater Festival were presented.

The 33rd Geochang International Theatre Festival evaluation meeting is being held.

This year’s Geochang International Theater Festival was held under the theme "More Fun When You Know the Imagination," with a total of 51 groups performing 75 shows across Suseungdae and the Geochang county area. During the festival period, approximately 23,000 spectators visited Geochang and Suseungdae, a 61.7% increase compared to last year, enjoying invited performances, fringe shows, and various side events that combined theater and summer leisure.

In particular, the opening ceremony performance, featuring a 50-member orchestra on a special underwater stage accompanied by a choir, actors, and dancers presenting a poignant love story, and the closing musical gala show with outstanding vocal performances and dazzling stages, were highly praised for moving many audience members.

Additionally, among the 20 paid performances, 9 shows were sold out, receiving favorable reviews from the audience. The German group Bodecker & Neander’s "D?j? Vu" and the Belgian Royal Puppet Theater’s "The Three Musketeers" were showcased for the first time in Korea, enhancing the prestige of the Geochang International Theater Festival.

Despite adverse weather conditions such as heatwaves, heavy rain, and typhoon Khanun, the prepared performances were completed without major incidents thanks to the pre-deployment of safety personnel from related agencies and volunteers, which was also highly appreciated.

Vice Governor Lee Jong-ha said, “Despite the hot weather, the successful completion of the Geochang International Theater Festival is thanks to everyone attending this evaluation meeting and the passion of the county residents who love theater.” He added, “Based on the development plans discussed today, we will do our best to prepare a distinctive and enjoyable Geochang International Theater Festival next year so that even more visitors can come to Geochang.”

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