ETU Playground
Call for directors, actors, writers, crew and more!
A Performance in a New Format
ETU is announcing a new type of performance for theatre enthusiasts to sink their teeth into! Signups are open for people who’d like to try something new – writing, directing or performing a whole new role.
ETU Playground is a performance that will consist of a set of shorter plays, created by different subgroups united under the theme: ‘Dream’. The performances could be mini plays or separate scenes, either original or from existing work – all that matters is that you are enthusiastic about it, and that it matches the theme!
The ETU Playground performances will take place on 10, 11 and 12 October in Utrecht.
Important dates
Registration closes
6 April
Orientation nights
24 April and 8 May
Rehearsals
26 June, 3 July, 4 September, 18 September, 2 October, and 9 October (dress rehearsal).
Performances
10, 11 and 12 October
How it works
Sign up. You sign up and express what you would like to try. This could be anything from director or actor to writer or producer – remember that you will also need to take on more practical roles at the same time, such as crew for set, costumes and props.
Orientation nights. You will attend two orientation nights:
24 April 2025
A general brainstorming meetup during which we share what kind of things we’d like to try. A basic selection of directors and writers will be made.8 May 2025
A ‘speed dating’ night to see who would like to cooperate with whom, complete with acting exercises to compare styles. All contributors will note down their preferences for whom to interact with.
Team assembly. Your team will be put together and, based on your availability, a rehearsal day and time will be suggested for you. Your team will be responsible for creating a 15-to-20-minute performance from start to finish.
Joint rehearsals. You join a number of joint rehearsals with all subgroups, on Thursdays 26 June, 3 July, 4 September, 18 September, 2 October, and the dress rehearsal on Thursday 9 October.
ETU will provide you with a spot at their performance in a theatre, a small budget, production support, and guidance from our artistic director Alexandra Elroy on how to put together a successful play, express your creativity in your own way, and work together in a production team. We will host a small number of joint rehearsals with all the subgroups, but the rest will be up to you and your group!
How to sign up
Signing up is as simple as filling out the registration form and we’ll get back to you!
Please keep in mind that, depending on the number of signups, matches in the orientation nights and registered availability, we may not be able to invite everyone who signs up to join in.
Contribution fee
Each person in each team will be asked to contribute a fee of €100,-*.
*We understand that people’s financial situations may differ. We aim to be inclusive, so if you fear you cannot afford the participation fee, please let us know directly. Asking for the reduced participation fee will not affect your chances of being cast.
You can pay with your U pas allowance
