Annechien Koerselman (1976) graduated at the Academy of Dramatic Arts Maastricht, specialization stage direction.
Since she has worked as a stage director in Drama, Music Theatre and Opera in the Netherlands and abroad.
Furthermore, she writes scripts, adapts novels for the stage and translates plays.
Sometimes she also designs the light and/or set and/or costumes and/or video for the performances she stages.
With some regularity Annechien is also providing various organizations artistic and productional advice, commissioned by them
she writes applications for cultural subvention and is working as a dramaturge at several (music)theatre- and dance productions.
Last of all, she teaches as freelance drama teacher within her workingfield.
Wishful Singing and VOCES8 Scholars join forces and together they bring the most beautiful pearls of Gregorian chant into the spotlight. During the Gregorian Treasures concerts, as a visitor one is, as it were, immersed in a bath of sound and discovers the magic of the mystical. Annechien provides stage directional advice and designs the light. More information: GREGORIAN TREASURES
Illustration © Good Focussed / Adaptation © Annechien Koerselman
Erich Kästner wrote a novel in 1949 that seems more topical than ever: Die Konferenz der Tiere. Based on this, Annechien develops a musical theater performance in which animals teach humanity a lesson in how they can give the world its future back. This theatrical concert will premiere with 3 actors and the Munich Philharmonic in June 2024. Annechien is responsible for the concept, libretto, stage direction and light design. More information: ANIMALS UNITED
Poster © Bob Slinger / Photo © Sven Scholten
Salve and Poppy is imaginative music theater about the work in the former Zwitsal factory in Apeldoorn. Hidden behind the packing department with baby products, there is a chemical department. The poppy oasis that Lena finds here, takes her and her silent love Arthur away from the monotonous work to an enchanting thousand and one nights world. But those dream flights are not without consequences. Annechien is responsible for the concept, the text and stage direction. Premiere September 07, 2024 in Theater Orpheus Apeldoorn (NL). More information: SALVE and POPPY
Shockwave is topical music theater about what happens when the climate becomes so confused that you are forced to leave everything behind. This happens to young Janna, who misses the boat and is left behind on an island that is about to be swallowed up by the waves. This fascinating performance for 1 actress, 5 musicians and an imaginary rabbit will premiere in June 2024. Annechien develops the concept, and is the playwright and stage director of the show. More information: SHOCKWAVE
At the request of vocal ensemble The Gents, Annechien will do the final staging for it's new program The Sound of Light. A concert in which not only the origin of light is sung, but also what light does to people will be reflected on. Premiere October 08, 2023. More information:THE SOUND OF LIGHT.
In 2017 the successful performance Die Verblecherbande (The Brassgang) by the Austrian brassquintet Sonus Brass premiered. This musical theater production in which not a word is spoken, and music and acting are the only universal language, is touring across Europe. Annechien was responsible for the idea, the script, the stage direction and the light. More information: THE BRASSGANG.
The secret Book of Caioni is an interactive quest for an ancient musical treasure: the most beautiful music collected by the monk Caioni in the 17th century, from Monteverdi and di Lasso till exciting Romanian dances. To reveal the Caioni codex, there are musical riddles to be solved and codes to be cracked. Annechien is stage director and designs the video. Premiere February 13, 2023 in Almere (NL). More info: THE SECRET BOOK OF CAIONI
So it is possible [...] making fascinating theater, suitable for both children and adults. The combination of acting, vocals, music and text in the little ugly duck - a loose adaptation of the story by Hans Andersen, conceived and directed by Annechien Koerselman -led to a strong and creative performance lasting 75 minutes which was really telling something.
Rein Swart
Very special is that all players are both beautifully singing, making music in a marvelous way and are acting stronly at the same time. An incredible achievement of stage director Annechien Koerselman and all performers. Dijkdrift is an extremely original opera production.
Scenes, Jos Schuring
Annechien Koerselman created a convincing performance and delivers again a testament to her talent as a stage director.
De Theatermaker, Constant Meijers
Stage director Annechien Koerselman has created with modest means a wonderful theatrical performance.
Haarlems Dagblad, Winand van de Kamp
Moving solos, numerous choirs, good dramatic structure and exciting sequences skillfully coordinated by stage director Annechien Koerselman
Süddeutsche Zeitung, Wolfgang Schreiber
In this way, Koerselman makes out of a sinister book sparkling theater. Without losing Ben Jellouns spirit. Cleverly done.
AD, Maja Landeweer
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