MiR.intensiv: Frank Hilbrich speaks about the future of theater
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When theater reinvents itself: Frank Hilbrich in conversation
On November 3, 2026, the Music Theater in the Revier opens the curtain behind the scenes. At MiR.intensiv – Frank Hilbrich, it is about artistic responsibility, the transformation of a house, and the question of how a contemporary performance schedule is developed. The new general director of the MiR speaks about his first decisions in Gelsenkirchen and about the future of a theater that wants to preserve its audience while exploring new paths.
A theater in transformation
Theater thrives on change. This transformation becomes particularly visible when new leadership sets its own impulses, brings in new artists to Gelsenkirchen, and rethinks the dramaturgy of a season. Frank Hilbrich takes on the artistic overall responsibility for a theater for the first time at the Music Theater in the Revier. In the conversation, he describes what questions shape his work and what perspectives he connects with the MiR.
Program as an artistic signature
Which plays and materials make their way to the stage? How do directing and choreography signatures arise that make a house unmistakable? MiR.intensiv is dedicated to the decisions behind the performance schedule and makes visible those processes that precede the finished stage event. Visitors gain insights into dramaturgy, direction, ensemble work, and the long-term development of a theater operation.
Conversation about responsibility and future
Frank Hilbrich discusses his personal and artistic transition to Gelsenkirchen, as well as the challenges of theater management in politically and socially dynamic times. Central to this are questions of cultural participation, audience commitment, and new target groups. The conversation is accompanied by Theresa Steinacker, the head dramaturg of the MiR, who has also recently come to Gelsenkirchen.
Theater atmosphere without curtain
This stage experience arises not from costumes, sets, or lighting moods, but from the direct exchange between theater makers and the audience. The box office becomes the starting point of a concentrated encounter: Instead of finished productions, the thoughts, working methods, and artistic decisions behind the performance schedule are at the forefront. This opens a space for questions, shifts in perspective, and lively audience reactions.
Conclusion: An evening for curious theater enthusiasts
MiR.intensiv – Frank Hilbrich is aimed at everyone who wants to experience theater not just as a finished performance, but understand its creation. The evening promises knowledgeable insights into direction, dramaturgy, and artistic management – and shows how a theater redefines its place in the city. Those who want to get to know the future of the Music Theater in the Revier firsthand should experience this talk event live.
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