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ENGLISH THEATRE AMSTERDAM
Youth Theatre
Cultivating young talents into confident individuals!
OTC's theatre program is carefully designed to build self-esteem and team-building skills, and help children/teens learn the fantastic craft of acting while providing them with tools to excel in many aspects of life.
All workshops are led by professional actors.
2025 Summer term sign ups are open!
Currently our Winter/Spring course is underway if you'd like more information please email: youththeatre@orangetheatrecompany.com.
OTC Youth Theatre
Program
2025
Most Classes, Camps, and Workshops at:
KIT LIVE
Linnaeusstraat 2
1092 CK Amsterdam
In addition to our group classes OTC also provides private audition training, acting coaching, and school admissions coaching.
Summer Camp & Intensive
All Camps and Intensives run Monday through Friday and culminate in a performance.
Summer Camp
(Ages 5 - 10)
July 14 - 18
9:00 - 14:00
Camp Description
OTC’s Youth Theatre Summer Camp provides your child with the chance to shine and become the performer of their dreams. Throughout the camp we will learn, rehearse, create props, costumes and finally perform a short musical that will showcase the talented individuals in our program. Theatre is a great way to increase your child’s creativity, team work skills, body awareness and give them the confidence to express themselves.
Summer Intensive
(Ages 11 - 16)
July 14 - 18
13:00 - 18:00
Intensive Description
This five day acting intensive allows young people to get creative and learn new skills. Guided by theatre professionals, participants will not only create scenes, enhance their vocal ability and develop their own talent, but experience the unique energy of an acting ensemble. Combining elements of classical, contemporary and musical theatre, the work you develop during the week will culminate in a final performance open to friends and family.
Pricing
Full Week - €290
Single Day - €70
Deposit - €50
Full amount due on June 1.
Meet OTC's Lead Teachers & Coordinators!
Joanna is a professional actress who has worked in theatre, television and film in the UK and the Netherlands. When not on stage herself, she loves to share her knowledge and training with young people, working in schools and with individuals as a workshop leader and coach, teaching theatre skills, Shakespeare and storytelling. She’s constantly inspired by the young people she works with, encouraging them to find their own voice, and delights in watching their confidence grow! It has always been an ambition to start a Youth Theatre, in the hope of providing the kind of enhancing experience she had growing up: The opportunity to make new friends who have the same love of performing, growing together and creating theatre. She wants to support and nurture potential, whilst developing a whole host of valuable life skills along the way – confidence, organization, team work, public speaking and empathy.
Elyse has two great passions in life, one is her love of theatre and the other is teaching children. She has been a teacher for the past 15 years in NYC and the Netherlands. During her time in NYC Elyse graduated from AMDA, a prestigious program concentrating solely in singing, acting, and dancing. In addition to her studies, Elyse has been involved in many productions as an actress, director, producer, and casting director. Currently, Elyse is the Artistic Director of Orange Theatre Company, the English language theatre company of Amsterdam.
From an early age Elyse has been surrounded by theatre, she found that the skills learned in theatre classes extended far beyond the stage. That theatre can be a way to express yourself, to grow your confidence, and create friendships that last a lifetime.
