ABOUT THE THEATRE FOR TODDLERS

In a world where we are surrounded by tablets, smartphones, television and other devices, we try to stimulate a child’s imagination, and to stimulate playing with “normal” things. The show itself smoothly goes over into playing afterwards and are inseparably interconnected.

Providing children a 30-60 minutes unforgettable experience is our goal.

Black Cat Theatre is an unique place in Amsterdam, specially for the smallest children. Our shows are suitable for children from 1 year old. There is a spacious foyer where children can play with unique toys and food and beverages can be consumed. The theatre is easily accessible by public transportation and parking in front of the theatre is free in the weekend and 2,80/hr on weekdays.

Who are we

Agnieszka Czekierda – Actress and artistic director of Black Cat Theatre. Founder and director of the Polish childrens theatre: Teatr Malego Widza; with more than 1300 shows per year and more than 300.000 visitors a famous concept in Warschau and vicinities.

Wilfred van Dongen – Corporate leader of Black Cat Theatre. Successful program manager in IT. After working in corporate environments for years it was time for a new challenge in 2019. “Giving people a wonderful unforgettable experience is far more beautiful than a faster, more efficient internet connection”

The Team

Laura Lotti – Musician / Harpist – Plays for various organisations, composes her own albums and film music. Plays at Black Cat Theatre in the shows Four Seasons, Meadow, and Mèh.

Marjolein van Haren – Dancer / Actress / Singer – Known for the musicals Beat It!, Jersey Boys, Peter Pan, plays at Black Cat Theater in the shows Butterfly Garden and Meadow.

Anne Katic – Actress – Known from roles played for Vis à Vis, amongst others, plays at Black Cat Theatre in the shows Four Seasons and Mèh.

Iris Waardenburg – Also works as a stilt walker, plays at Black Cat Theater in the shows The Rainbow, Butterfly Garden, Four Seasons, Mèh, Meadow, and the workshops The Sea and Miracles of the Year. She also works at the Black Cat Theatre as a daily operations manager.

Inge van Dongen – Works at the Black Cat Theatre as an all-round theater employee.

Demi van Dongen – Works at the Black Cat Theatre as an all-round theater employee.

Sofia Martin Shinoda – DJ – Works at the Black Cat Theatre as an all-round theater employee.

Melania Delli Compagni – Dancer / Choreographer / Cultural curator – Known from Cinedans and Movements Class, works at the Black Cat Theatre as an all-round theater employee.

Sohyun Park – Visual Artist – Known from the ASKEW exhibition, works at the Black Cat Theatre as an all-round theater employee.

Previous Team Members

Michael de Roos – Actor – Known from roles in “Spiderman Far From Home” and “Goede Tijden Slechte Tijden“, played at Black Cat Theatre in the show Ahoi.

Wouter van Oord – Actor – Known from roles in the musicals “Warhorse“, “De Tweeling” and “Ciske de Rat“, played at Black Cat Theatre in the show Ahoi.

Ivana Bratovanova – Played at Black Cat Theatre in the show Meadow and the workshop The Sea. She also worked at the Black Cat Theater as an all-round theater employee.

Diego van Dongen – Worked at the Black Cat Theatre as an all-round theater employee.