Theater an der Rott, Opera house and theater in Eggenfelden, Germany.
Theater an der Rott is a performance venue in Eggenfelden with space for different types of events. The building features a large hall plus smaller rooms and a gathering area for visitors.
The idea for a theatre came in the early 1960s from district administrator Ludwig Ostermeier, who planned it with architect Otto Hofmeister; the school hall originally intended as the venue gave way to a full theatre house with around 500 seats, an orchestra pit and dressing rooms. It opened on 25 September 1963. A major conversion in 1985 added workshops, a larger backstage area and a stage tower, and in the mid-1990s the auditorium was renovated, losing its mustard-yellow curtain for grey and red with star-like ceiling lighting.
The venue serves as a central gathering place for performances in the region, showing how the community values artistic diversity. Visitors experience music, drama, and dance in a space built specifically for such events.
The Große Haus seats 385 in the parquet and balcony, the studio holds 66, and the Theatercafé served as a third venue for song recitals and readings until 2021. In summer, open-air performances take place on the adjacent Theaterwiese. The building is wheelchair accessible.
The venue works with permanent ensembles who perform regularly on site and maintain artistic continuity. This steady casting allows audiences to become familiar with the performers and follow their artistic development.
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