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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.
2026 Winter/Spring term sign ups are open!
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.
2026 Winter/Spring Semester
Weekly classes run on Saturdays from 10:00 - 14:00.
18 week course
January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 11, 18
May 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20
LOCATION
KIT LIVE
Ages 5 - 9
10:00 - 11:30
Ages 10 - 13
12:00 - 14:00
Ages 14 - 18
12:00 - 14:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A 18 week program for ages 5 - 9, 10 - 13, and 14 - 18 that builds performance skills in acting, singing, and dance. Students grow confidence, make new friends, and become part of an inclusive creative community with a final culmination performance on June 20. By doing the weekly classes you become eligible to audition for our end-of-year musical. Auditions for the big musical will be the third week of class and will be announced which production we are doing on the first class. The musical is separate from classes and includes costumes, a big stage, lighting and sound.
Participants will:
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Experience being part of an inclusive community
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Learn acting techniques that help develop characters
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Experience a wide range of improv escercises that help you think on your feet
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Develop self-confidence and public speaking skills
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Make new, like-minded friends
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So much more
RATES
Full Term - €490
Single Class - €32
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.
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Macy is a passionate performer, creative educator, and cultural coordinator based in Utrecht. Originally from Boston, she studied Media and Culture at Utrecht University and Drama and Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London. In the Netherlands, her work spans the stage, screen, and cultural projects behind the scenes.
With a background in theatre, Macy helps children build confidence, collaboration, and imagination through ensemble work and physical storytelling. She loves teaching young people because of the way they support one another and grow together. She believes theatre is a powerful tool for self-expression and empathy, all while having fun!
