| stmam.nl | stichting mam | The THEATERTEXT NL project aims to bring Dutch theater texts to the attention of German theaters. The Toneelschrijfhuis is a newly established institution offering space for autonomous playwrighting and supporting young authors. MAM believes in the power of theater to create connections and evoke emotions, and provides individual coaching to authors in the creation of theater texts. | Freelancers → Writers 609 Communication → Writing 2954 | word 567 author 949 text 2467 theater 2544 coach 25810 | |
| donduyns.nl | Don Duyns | Don Duyns is a versatile artist who works with playwriting, painting, and drawing. His work is characterized by a strong desire to communicate with the public, often through new images, stories, or retellings of old myths. The website provides access to texts, news, and information about Don Duyns and his paintings and illustrations, as well as a link to the website of his father, Cherry Duyns. | | illustration 2447 text 2467 paint 8747 news 15293 | |
| dimitrifrenkelfrank.nl | None | Dimitri Frenkel Frank was a versatile artist known for his advertising texts, plays, books, TV programs, and films. He was born in 1928 in Munich and fled to the Netherlands with his family in 1936 due to the threat of World War II. Frank began his career as an actor, but developed a talent for writing dialogue and was involved in satirical television programs such as ‘Zo is het toevallig ook nog eens een keer’ and ‘Hadimassa.’ | Architecture & Design → Creative Industries 1157 | television program 65 slogan 80 play 631 award 642 advertising 2302 film 3007 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| maxinepalitdejongh.nl | ricka agency | Maxine Palit de Jongh is a playwright, poet, and theater maker known for her activist and magical realism style. She won the TheaterTekstTalent Stipendium in 2024 for a new text exploring the sexualization and pride of the female Asian body. Her work centers on encounters with pain and discomfort, with a desire to discover joy and give voice to the unheard. | Theater → Theater Production 88 | monologue 19 theatermaker 78 poetry 665 text 2467 | |
| ankmooren.nl | Ank Mooren | Ank Mooren is a versatile artist who produces texts and illustrations. Her work encompasses poems, stories, theatre pieces, columns, and articles, often aimed at various amateur theatre companies. She is known for her Culture Education Prize in 2008 for the play 'Balkonscènes' and her illustrations, which have been included in various publications. | Early Childhood Education → Play 44 | play 631 poem 1014 publication 2018 illustration 2447 | |
| platformtheaterauteurs.nl | Platform for Independent Playwrights (PTa) | The platform provides space for authors who are not affiliated with a specific company, focusing on the creation of stories, images, and new realities. Activities include writer's grants, meetings around playwriting, the publication of plays, and a competition (Verse Text) that promotes new perspectives and insights. The archive contains information about previous activities and projects of the PTa, such as newsletters, archives of the Dwarse Denker and the Boyer Trophy. | Institutions → Cultural Institutions 475 | author 949 publication 2018 event 45199 | |
| heleenverburg.nl | Heleen Verburg | The website offers information about various projects of Heleen Verburg, including plays such as 'A New God', 'No Bees No Fruit', and 'Higher Selfie'. Attention is paid to specific performances, such as 'The Witch of Almen', directed by Verburg and produced by Theatermakers Achterhoek, with a planned tour for 2024. The website contains information about the book 'The Birth of the New Earth' by Sifra Nooter, which has been edited by Verburg and is available in bookstores. | Freelancers → Writers 609 | script 532 poem 1014 reviews 3172 performance 7586 book 11396 | |
| joriekeabbing.nl | Jorieke Abbing | Jorieke Abbing was born in 1983 and works as a playwright for youth theater. She studied at the Writing for Performance program in Utrecht and received several awards for her work, including the Van der Vies Prize and the Kaas und Kappes Prize. She has worked with director Roeland Hofman on several performances, including ‘Vieuze vuile rotstreken’, and has worked for various clients such as Het Nationale Theater, ROSEStories and Schippers&vanGucht. | Freelancers → Writers 609 | award 642 performance 7586 | |
| henkroede.nl | Henk Roede | Henk Roede is a writer who has been writing comic scripts, plays, and books for several years. The website offers an overview of his already written plays in various dialects and languages. Visitors can contact Henk Roede for possible adaptations of plays. | Freelancers → Writers 609 | play 631 book 11396 | |
| harlingervolkstoneel.nl | Stichting het Harlinger Volkstoneel | The website provides an overview of previously performed plays, offering a retrospective of past performances. The website informs about the current status of the theatre, including the start of the new theatrical season and the search for a new play. The website announces the upcoming performances in February 2025 and asks visitors to follow the announcements for details about the location. | Theater → Theater Groups 673 | play 631 player 678 rehearsal 1639 foundation 6678 performance 7586 | |
| glennmarkesteijn.nl | N/A | Glenn Markesteijn graduated from the Utrecht School for the Arts in 2015 with a degree in writing for performance. His writing is often comedic and absurdist, aiming to transport audiences to imaginative worlds and explore everyday conflicts. Markesteijn's work includes plays such as 'Met een natte vinger te lijmen,' a dark story originating from a simple marital dispute, and various youth theatre productions, including 'Wolke' and 'Anne, 10 jaar, wil graag opgehaald worden.' | Theater → Drama 185 | writer 525 play 631 conflict 1290 cat 1578 text 2467 theater 2544 | |
| mindfoolness.nl | Jannah Wijffels | The website presents concrete examples of playful interactions with challenges, such as hanging laundry as if you were drunk or giving instructions with an apple in your mouth, to illustrate the concept of ‘mindFoolness’. Jannah Wijffels describes her vision that crises arise because people are too stuck in their heads and lose connection with their essence, and offers solutions through play, humor and creativity. The website promotes a summer week in Sauerland in the summer of 2025, focused on cultivating playfulness, creativity and movement, and offers the opportunity to subscribe to a newsletter. | Child & Adolescent Development → Child Psychology 1077 Entertainment → Humor 216 | playfulness 16 humor 353 play 631 balance 4582 coach 25810 | |
| peteraten.nl | Peter Aten | Peter Aten (1967) is a playwright and graphic designer who works with Dutch television programs such as Nieuwsuur, the NOS Journaal, and the NOS Jeugdjournaal. In 2007, the EenAtenfestival was established in Zaandam, where all plays were written by Aten and awarded him the Zaanse theater prize De Arlecchino. Aten's plays often explore themes of death, suffering, and relationship distortion, but he also writes humorous performances, for example, for the Koog aan de Zaan Mill Museum. | Freelancers → Writers 609 | playwright 10 humor 353 play 631 festival 3804 | Zaanstad → Zaandam 2740 |
| emplayment.nl | Emplayment | Emplayment utilizes intervention techniques that harness the natural playfulness of people to support organizational development. A playful attitude promotes creativity, innovation, flexibility, and productivity, as well as a pleasant work environment and improved team dynamics. Playfulness is considered an important factor for sustainable changes and well-being in the workplace. | Childcare → Play Therapy 65 | playfulness 16 changes 326 creativity 2531 wellbeing 2620 | |
| roosvoorhorst.nl | Roos Voorhorst | Roos Voorhorst, born in 1993, graduated from the Writing for Performance program at the HKU in Utrecht and subsequently earned a master’s degree in Writing at the RITCS in Brussels. She writes independently and on commission for various projects in both the Netherlands and Belgium, and is currently working on the sixth season of the television series ‘Dertigers’. Her work focuses on creating realistic characters with their own language within fiction, and explores themes such as loneliness, identity, grief, and family dynamics. | Higher Learning → Higher Education 3584 | screenwriting 11 master 219 script 532 | Sittard-Geleen → Sittard 1997 |
| jeroencornelis.nl | Jeroen Cornelis | The website contains an overview of Jeroen Cornelis’ books, including ‘Storm: The Hunter, the Thief & the Beacon’, ‘Once Upon a Time… a Story’, ‘Tomorrow I Will Be Big’, and ‘Jesse and the Green Dragons’. The site describes publications such as poetry collections, magazine articles, theater scripts, and television scripts, often published by the Toneelcentrale. Furthermore, the website offers information about Jeroen Cornelis’ experience as a text writer, with examples of projects for companies and film productions. | Freelancers → Writers 609 | script 532 copywriting 581 poem 1014 publication 2018 book 11396 | |
| monkeyshirts.nl | Not specified | The website contains a long list of words and phrases, including names of famous figures like Marilyn Monroe and Barbie, as well as inventive combinations of words and expressions. There are various categories named such as ‘Monkey kids’, ‘Monkey Seniors’, ‘SkaMonkey’, ‘BedFlix’, and ‘Dunglish’, suggesting a thematic structure, although it is not clear. The website also contains various slogans and hashtags, often with a humorous or challenging tone, such as ‘Barbie is a Bitch’ and ‘#justfuntowear’. | Writing → Copywriters 632 | slogan 80 word 567 category 2316 | |
| arongoossens.nl | Aron Goossens | Aron Goossens describes himself as a curious playwright who draws inspiration from travel, films, and collaborations with fellow artists. He combines writing theatrical texts and travel stories with his role as a writing coach/writing coach, focusing on the narrative aspect of storytelling. The website includes a CV and contact information, as well as links to Aron Goossens' social media channels. | Communication → Writing 2954 | playwright 10 writing coach 33 writer 525 inspiration 4081 travel 7210 story 8285 | |
| tondavids.nl | Ton Davids Toneel | The author writes plays that are often humorous despite serious subjects and themes, such as the struggle of the underdog or the impact of illness. Plays are presented that are both light comedies and thrillers, with the goal of facilitating successful and enjoyable productions for both the producer and the audience. The website provides an overview of recent and new plays, including short descriptions and categorization based on the number of players required. | Culture → Literature 3578 | description 80 thriller 146 play 631 player 678 production 4582 | |
| amandapayne.nl | Amanda Payne | Amanda Payne is an actress and playwright who has performed in and/or written numerous theatrical productions, including ‘Alle Markten Thuis’ and ‘Two Across’. She has participated in various festivals and venues, such as the Dijktheater, the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, and the TivoliVredenburg. The website contains information about her education, including a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theater (Codarts) and a Master’s degree in Fine Arts and Design (Sandberg Institute). | Specific Institutions → Universities 877 | actress 135 play 631 festival 3804 education 13471 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| dyespeelt.nl | d’Ye speelt | The website contains news about upcoming and past performances, as well as a performance schedule. Visitors can purchase tickets, read reviews, and view photos (members only). The website describes the philosophy and culture of d’Ye speelt, with quotes from players and references to their genre. | Theater → Theater Groups 673 | genre 501 play 631 player 678 ticket 2785 reviews 3172 | Edam-Volendam → Edam 379 |
| karinzweerstoneel.nl | Karin Zweers toneel | Karin Zweers provides a diverse selection of plays, including comedies, thrillers, dramas and comedies, with varying cast sizes (from 7 to 9 people). In addition to plays, sketches are also offered in various formats (for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 players). The website also includes news and a performance schedule, and may offer the possibility to order plays and texts. | Communication → Writing 2954 | sketch 271 script 532 play 631 | |
| tekstbureautinus.nl | Tekstbureau Tinus | The website describes that Bertine, the owner of Tekstbureau Tinus, provides communication support to her clients. The agency helps clients find the right words for their stories and messages, and can generate ideas for marketing strategies. The website provides contact information and the location of the bureau in Wierden. | Freelancers → Writers 609 | word 567 message 2260 idea 2367 story 8285 communication 10162 | Overijssel → Wierden 781 |
| toneeldso.nl | Toneelvereniging DSO | The website provides information about the plays performed by the association, including dates and titles. In addition to the plays, the website describes opportunities to become a member, volunteer, donate, rent De Blinker (a venue), and rent costumes. The site also contains news articles and an archive of recent and older news items, as well as a mention of the passing of an important member, Douwe van Essen. | Theater → Theater Groups 673 | play 631 photo 7778 volunteer 8367 membership 10442 news 15293 | |
| toneelopmaat.nl | Toneel op Maat | The website describes the ‘Toneel op Maat’ process, whereby theatrical productions are written based on the wishes of the association. Rob van Vliet, the author and director, describes his years of experience in playwriting and emphasizes that he previously published works through Toneeluitgeverij Grosfeld. The website illustrates a step-by-step process of orientation, writing, evaluation, and completion, with the input of the association at its center. | Art & Culture → Cultural Services 25 | genre 501 play 631 writing 1504 story 8285 association 8562 | |
| likmevesje.nl | N.V. | The site contains various song lyrics and an improvisation of a play, referencing the play 'Den Eerstensch Schertsvertonende SketsJ' and the involvement of Hans Teeuwen. The website contains critical comments about corrupt police behavior and intimidation phenomena, which serve as inspiration for the author, and explains the choice of the pseudonym LikMeVesJe. The site promotes the content through recordings from Dedemsvaart and Coevorden, and mentions the regions of 'sNetherlands' Reformed municipalities. | Lyrics & Poetry → Lyrics 20 | play 631 | Hardenberg → Dedemsvaart 413 |