Based in the Netherlands, Theater Artemis develops and presents shows created in collaboration with children. Capturing a child’s fresh and bold perspective on the world, their projects go beyond what one would expect of “children’s theater.” Their radical, highly enjoyable performances continue to charm audiences all over Europe.
For their first appearance in Asia, they are running a workshop aimed at elementary school children. By writing letters to people who lead very different lives from themselves, and by turning those letters into musical performances, the children will push the limits of their uninhibited imaginations. Through this process, the company will create a Japanese version of the outdoor musical performance Hello Atmosphere; as part of their preparations, they will also research Japanese choral tradition and songwriting with composer Keimpe de Jong.
In advance of the workshop, directors Jetse Batelaan and Liesbet Swings will give a lecture in which they discuss the latest in youth theater and the ideas behind it, showing footage of previous shows.