The Elenco Provincial de Teatro de Río Negro continues its mission to decentralize performing arts by touring the province with the production “El día que las ñañas perdieron a sus chivas.” Led by the Secretaría de Cultura de Río Negro, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between professional theater and regional audiences through free, accessible performances in diverse local venues.
The Mission of the Elenco Provincial
Established in 2022, the Elenco Provincial de Teatro operates under the direction of the Secretaría de Cultura de Río Negro. According to the provincial government, the primary goal of the program is to democratize access to the arts by bringing high-quality, professional productions to schools, community centers, and municipal cultural hubs.
Martín Fraile Milstein, the Secretary of Culture for the province, stated that the tours demonstrate the feasibility of building a cultural policy with a strong territorial presence. He noted that the program strengthens the work of regional theater artists while simultaneously creating new audiences by integrating theatrical performance into the daily life of local communities.
Expanding Cultural Access Across Río Negro
The current tour schedule for the play “El día que las ñañas perdieron a sus chivas” focuses on reaching residents in San Carlos de Bariloche and El Bolsón. The production is staged in coordination with municipal governments and local cultural organizations to ensure the performances reach various neighborhoods.
The scheduled dates for the production include:
- July 14: Centro Cultural El Negro, San Carlos de Bariloche (17:00).
- July 15: Kumen Ruca, San Carlos de Bariloche (15:30).
- July 16: PAICO Casa de Arte, Barrio El Frutillar, San Carlos de Bariloche (16:00).
- July 17: Escuela Municipal de Arte La Llave, San Carlos de Bariloche (15:00 and 17:00).
- July 26: Casa del Bicentenario, El Bolsón (15:30).
Regional Impact and Artistic Development
Beyond providing entertainment, the program serves as a mechanism for professional development within the provincial arts sector. By facilitating the circulation of regional works, the Secretaría de Cultura aims to foster a sustainable circuit for theater production.
The initiative emphasizes the production of works with distinct regional identities, which provides consistent labor opportunities for local actors and stage technicians. By building a network of cultural management that spans the provincial territory, the government intends to ensure that residents maintain their right to enjoy cultural experiences regardless of their geographic location. This strategy consolidates a permanent link between the provincial artistic community and the diverse populations of Río Negro.