This project is presented in collaboration with De Harmonie and Meeuw jonge theatermakers at Podium Explore from May 14 to 18. Ticket sales are available via harmonie.nl.
Protest Songs by Jonge Schrijvers (Young Writers)
Is it a concert? A song program? A musical theater performance? A poetic indie non-opera? One thing is certain: this new project by the Young Writers cannot be defined in just one word. Four young writers, aged 15 to 18, have each created a series of protest songs. They put into words the things that make them angry, scared, or eager for change.
Songs about the right to be who you are. About a boy whose life spirals out of control because he has no home of his own. About a woman who wants to be a man for just one day. About racism and how it affects young lives. And much more.
Their words take on a powerful musical form, performed by a four-piece professional band. A raw, honest, and gripping production in which the voices of young protest ring loud and clear!
Credits
Young writers: David Gil Bisschop, Rixt Siderius, Bastiaan Okkema, and Rowan Vis | Young Writers’ mentors: Arnold de Boer and Koen Frijns | Music compositions and musical direction: Mats Voshol | Band: Renske de Boer, Junior Effah-Bekoe, Bram Wassink, and Mats Voshol | Director: Carlo Scheldwacht | Design: Josefine Smit | Sound: Bonne van der Wal | Lighting: Koos de Vries | Production: Esmee de Haan | Artistic and business management: Hilde Mulder | In collaboration with Explore the North – Marleen Nagtegaal, Coco de Haas | Graphic design: Wikke Meinsma | Photography: Tryntsje Nauta
