Project V — with V for “vacation” — is a participation project by OPENDOEK for children and young people who cannot go on holiday. Through theatre workshops, we introduce young people in vulnerable situations to the joy of theatre.
Project V gives children the chance to take part in free theatre workshops during the summer holidays. Under the guidance of professional makers, from improvisation theatre to slam poetry. Project V is not a traditional summer camp, but a joyful theatre experience with moments spread throughout the entire summer.
Many holiday projects for this vulnerable target group are short lived. Think of discounted rates for a football camp or a horse riding camp. A great moment in their holiday, but during the other seven weeks boredom sets in, and summer learning loss appears. Children forget a lot of what they learned at school.
That is why Project V chooses an approach in which participants come together once a week during the summer holidays. In this way, they remain engaged, stimulated and connected throughout the summer.
Our colleagues from the television program DOEK! visited the rehearsals and showcase moments. They spoke with the people behind Project V.
