Open call for young performers

Louder Together: Join the creation of our opening performance

Are you between 14 and 25? Open-minded, curious, and ready to experiment on stage? Are you eager to create something powerful together with others? This is your moment.

What's it about?

From August 10 to 21, 2026, you’ll join a group of around 20 young performers for an intensive theatre and dance journey, led by choreographer and theatre-maker Hippolyte Bohouo. Together, you’ll explore, experiment, and create - culminating in the opening performance of Louder Together, an international youth performing arts festival in Antwerp.

Why?

• Discover your voice and the power of your body – and learn how to use both.
• Connect and collaborate with other passionate young people
• Perform for an international audience on a major stage in Antwerp

Who are we looking for?

• Young people aged 14 to 25.
• Anyone with an interest in theatre, dance, music, sports, or any creative practice – or simply the curiosity to try.
• Open, curious and motivated, ready to dive into an intensive 10-day process.
• No experience needed: whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping on stage for the first time, your motivation is what counts.

How does it work?

• • When? August 10–21, 2026 (10 days)
  • Where? Antwerp.
  • How to apply? Fill in the application form, tell us who you are and why you want to take part. We'll meet for the first time on June 27 to get to know each other.

More than a performance

This is more than just a show - it’s an immersive experience. You’ll learn to collaborate, discover your strengths, and develop your own artistic voice.

You’ll also get full access to the festival for 10 days, including performances and activities. You’ll meet young people and theatre-makers from all over the world. Experience or no experience, everything is possible — together, we’ll create a performance that vibrates with energy and gives young people a voice.

We work through improvisation, co-creation, and trust. Every session is a safe space to experiment, take risks, and grow. On the final day, we present a performance full of energy, emotion, and connection.

Want to know more?

Check out the Louder Together website and follow us on social media. Questions? Email us at info@loudertogether.art or reach out via the application form?

Who is Hippolyte Bohouo?

Hippolyte Bohouo is a Belgian-Ivorian choreographer and theatre-maker whose work explores themes of identity, connection, and social justice. After graduating from the School of Theatre and Dance in Abidjan, he collaborated with renowned choreographers such as Kamel Ouali and Georges Momboye before settling in Belgium in 2010.

His performances — including Pourquoi ne parles-tu pas (2014), Tour d’ivoire (2016), and Miettes de vie (2021, École des Sables) — blend dance, theatre, and urgent storytelling. Hippolyte enjoys working with young people, as seen in projects like EDERED (2024), where he co-created powerful and inclusive performances. His approach is open, connective, and socially engaged, aiming to give every voice a stage.