Gretl Aicher (July 19, 1928 – March 14, 2012) was the
Artistic Director
An artistic director is the executive of an arts organization, particularly in a theatre or dance company, who handles the organization's artistic direction. They are generally a producer and director, but not in the sense of a mogul, since th ...
of the
Salzburg Marionette Theatre Salzburg Marionette Theatre was established in 1913 and is one of the oldest continuing marionette theatres in the world. It is based in the city of Salzburg, Austria. Original productions featured live actors and musicians. Today soundtracks are r ...
.
[Billington, M, ''Performing Arts: A Guide To Practice And Appreciation'', p.164]
Background
Gretl Aicher took over the position of Artistic Director of the famous Salzburg Marionette Theatre in 1977 on the death of the former director,
Hermann Aicher.
With her father she has been linked for a considerable time with the success of the company. Her grandfather,
Anton Aicher Anton Aicher (1859 – 5 February 1930) was the founding Artistic Director of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre. He founded the company in 1913 and was its leader until his death.
Background
Aicher was born in a small village in southern Styria in Au ...
founded the company in 1913.
[Currell, D, ''The Complete Book of Puppetry'', p.12] To mark the 70th birthday of Gretl Aicher and the 85th anniversary of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre, a special exhibition of marionettes was opened at the Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Aicher has commented on her last passion with puppetry,
References
Books and articles
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External links
- Salzburg Marionette Theatrehomepage of the Salzburg Marionette Theatre - available in English and German
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Austrian puppeteers
Austrian theatre directors
Austrian designers
Performing arts presenters
People from Salzburg
1928 births
2012 deaths