 However, and in spite of the "Nuovo", the old theatre was preserved and renovated once more with a new design and layout.Now renamed the "Teatro Caio Melisso" after a Spoletan writer, it re-opened in 1880 as a 350-seat, 3 levels of boxes plus a gallery opera house.The fact that two opera theatres existed brought Gian-Carlo Menotti, the Festival's founder and director, to the town since Menotti felt that Spoleto offered many attractions.