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You want to be young again? Don’t buy beauty-products: go to the theatre!'
MISSION
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"The power of a director lies in his ability to make others powerful. Empowerment, plus excellence of all involved – on and offstage – is my goal. Furthermore: I believe in safety. Theatre should be created in a safe haven where work becomes a challenging adventure. So that, while honoring and respecting each others differences, the creation of the uncharted becomes possible."
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DOCUMENTARIES
CLASSROOM 205
A documentary by Paul Cohen about my work as a teacher and coach.
You follow some talented students at the Fontys college of arts on their way to the professional stage.
Featured are my classes in New York with Stella Adler, by whom my work has been greatly influenced.
To watch the documentary: click in the image.
AÏDA GOES DUTCH
A documentary by John Rouvroye in which he follows the production process of one of my operas in eastern Ukraine.
An adventure in which everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.
To watch the documentary: click in the image.
BIOGRAPHY 150 WORDS
For use in programs, articles and other printed material
Please do not edit without written permission
BIOGRAPHY 300 WORDS
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If you prefer a shorter version, please use my ‘BIO in 150 words’
RESUME
Written history of my career, as a reference for articles and interviews in and on newspapers, radio and television
PHOTOS (click to enlarge)
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