Cast
Sjors Aartsen as Allen Ginsberg
Sjors has acted in over 20 plays and also has experience with writing and directing. The theatre appeals to his fascination with human flaws and raw emotions, expressed in the often flawed characters he portrays. Besides acting Sjors enjoys politics, reading and various forms of social interaction. Playing the role of Allan Ginsberg, one of the founding fathers of the Beatnik generation, and at the same time one of the most conflicted characters in this play. A peaceful, almost unnoticable man himself, his poems are remarabkly 'out there'. Confrontationalist as he is, he was kicked out of Columbia for his 'obscene' writings.
Sjors has acted in over 20 plays and also has experience with writing and directing. The theatre appeals to his fascination with human flaws and raw emotions, expressed in the often flawed characters he portrays. Besides acting Sjors enjoys politics, reading and various forms of social interaction. Playing the role of Allan Ginsberg, one of the founding fathers of the Beatnik generation, and at the same time one of the most conflicted characters in this play. A peaceful, almost unnoticable man himself, his poems are remarabkly 'out there'. Confrontationalist as he is, he was kicked out of Columbia for his 'obscene' writings.
George Van Eesteren as Gregory Corso
George has enjoyed acting for as long as he can remember and engages in any opportunity to portray a new role. He firmly believes that acting is a powerful mechanism of personal expression and growth, and that through portraying a character and setting you can find out more about yourself (yes, he has some OTT views and moments). After a two year break from drama since starting his studies at Leiden University, he is ready to take the stage once again. He is thrilled to be able to participate in Dig It, and delights from the chance to portray a character with a background that is the complete opposite of his own. Along with acting, George enjoys running, practicing martial arts, travelling and exploring, reading, and is keenly interested in politics and history.
George has enjoyed acting for as long as he can remember and engages in any opportunity to portray a new role. He firmly believes that acting is a powerful mechanism of personal expression and growth, and that through portraying a character and setting you can find out more about yourself (yes, he has some OTT views and moments). After a two year break from drama since starting his studies at Leiden University, he is ready to take the stage once again. He is thrilled to be able to participate in Dig It, and delights from the chance to portray a character with a background that is the complete opposite of his own. Along with acting, George enjoys running, practicing martial arts, travelling and exploring, reading, and is keenly interested in politics and history.
Hoba Gull as Neal Cassady
Hoba Gull has been doing theatre for over eight years. She enjoys Shakespeare plays in particular, with her last play being a fifties interpretation of Twelfth Night, or What You Will. Being a part of Dig it is like a dream come true, because On the Road has been one of her favorite books for years. Besides theatre, she has proven to be incredibly skilled at breaking and entering, drinking coffee and sleeping.
Hoba Gull has been doing theatre for over eight years. She enjoys Shakespeare plays in particular, with her last play being a fifties interpretation of Twelfth Night, or What You Will. Being a part of Dig it is like a dream come true, because On the Road has been one of her favorite books for years. Besides theatre, she has proven to be incredibly skilled at breaking and entering, drinking coffee and sleeping.
Bob Van de Mortel as The Journalist
Hello ladies and gentleman. My name is Bob van de Mortel, coming to you live from a small village in the centre of the Netherlands called Putten. Here, 19 years ago, the wondrous event of my birth occured. Since then quite some roles in local theatre productions have been acted out by me. Ranging from philosophical pierrot, to gracious female conductor, and unexperienced mafiosi. This fall, in the prommising play Dig it! I will perform the role of 'the Journalist'. Although I tend to be somewhat of a square character I will try to enlighten you about the peculiarities of the Beatnik generation, and even go undercover as a true Beatnik. I look forward to sharing my reports with you, the audience.
Back uptown to CBS News!
Hello ladies and gentleman. My name is Bob van de Mortel, coming to you live from a small village in the centre of the Netherlands called Putten. Here, 19 years ago, the wondrous event of my birth occured. Since then quite some roles in local theatre productions have been acted out by me. Ranging from philosophical pierrot, to gracious female conductor, and unexperienced mafiosi. This fall, in the prommising play Dig it! I will perform the role of 'the Journalist'. Although I tend to be somewhat of a square character I will try to enlighten you about the peculiarities of the Beatnik generation, and even go undercover as a true Beatnik. I look forward to sharing my reports with you, the audience.
Back uptown to CBS News!
Jasmijn Obispo as The Patient
Jasmijn Obispo has always loved acting. In her younger years she completed a London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts examination, confirming her excitement for performance. On several occasions she was cast as male roles including the Artful Dodger in Oliver Twist. This gave her the opportunity to do what she loves about acting, stepping out of herself and becoming someone completely different. Apart from acting she has always enjoyed singing in Choirs. In 2011 she went on a Choir tour of Boston and New York, performed in the Amsterdam Conservatory in 2010 and competed in Choir competitions in Wales in 2010 and 2009. She loves to move! When she heard she had been casted as ‘The Patient’ the irony that she had previously played the role of ‘the Doctor’ in a modern adaptation of Macbeth did amuse her slightly.
Jasmijn Obispo has always loved acting. In her younger years she completed a London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts examination, confirming her excitement for performance. On several occasions she was cast as male roles including the Artful Dodger in Oliver Twist. This gave her the opportunity to do what she loves about acting, stepping out of herself and becoming someone completely different. Apart from acting she has always enjoyed singing in Choirs. In 2011 she went on a Choir tour of Boston and New York, performed in the Amsterdam Conservatory in 2010 and competed in Choir competitions in Wales in 2010 and 2009. She loves to move! When she heard she had been casted as ‘The Patient’ the irony that she had previously played the role of ‘the Doctor’ in a modern adaptation of Macbeth did amuse her slightly.
Martijn Otten as Jack Kerouac
Martijn Otten is one of the founders of the Beyond Arts Committee at Leiden University College. In his second year of studies, he became the Chair of the Beyond Arts Committee, producing the first LUC-play – Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap in which he also acted as Christopher Wren. Martijn has been in love with acting and singing for a long time; being trained in classical singing and performing in several performances in the Netherlands. This summer, Martijn began his Masters in Economics in Utrecht, but chose to stay active in theatre. “I love acting, so I'm very excited that I can help with this beautiful play. Jack Kerouac is the most challenging part I have ever played, since it is the first time that the character I play actually existed and thus you try to do justice to one of the most provoking authors of the twentieth century.”
Martijn Otten is one of the founders of the Beyond Arts Committee at Leiden University College. In his second year of studies, he became the Chair of the Beyond Arts Committee, producing the first LUC-play – Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap in which he also acted as Christopher Wren. Martijn has been in love with acting and singing for a long time; being trained in classical singing and performing in several performances in the Netherlands. This summer, Martijn began his Masters in Economics in Utrecht, but chose to stay active in theatre. “I love acting, so I'm very excited that I can help with this beautiful play. Jack Kerouac is the most challenging part I have ever played, since it is the first time that the character I play actually existed and thus you try to do justice to one of the most provoking authors of the twentieth century.”
Camille Steens as The Psychoanalyst
Camille spent two years in theatre school at the Drama and Contemporary Music Theatre in Amsterdam. Ranging from comic to tragic and from musical to physical, her favourite experience on stage was when she performed in Chekov’s comic one act “The Bear”, a crazy funny play about miscommunication and a lack of self-knowledge. Camille would like to be able to say that her love of theatre started after she saw a mind-blowing performance of Shakespeare’s “King Lear”, however it didn’t. It started with “The Sound of Music”. Best movie. Ever.
Camille spent two years in theatre school at the Drama and Contemporary Music Theatre in Amsterdam. Ranging from comic to tragic and from musical to physical, her favourite experience on stage was when she performed in Chekov’s comic one act “The Bear”, a crazy funny play about miscommunication and a lack of self-knowledge. Camille would like to be able to say that her love of theatre started after she saw a mind-blowing performance of Shakespeare’s “King Lear”, however it didn’t. It started with “The Sound of Music”. Best movie. Ever.
Mauricio de Vries as Mr. Geets Romo
Now before Mauricio starts this, he just wants to say that he doesn’t expect you to believe any of it, because as it turns out, he don’t even believe it himself... One fateful rainy day he, a happy go lucky, hardworking teen, just trying to find a place in this world, was walking along when a mysterious 20 something year old Canadian hippy (you know, the artsy fartsy type) asked him to audition for a play. Feeling up for a challenge and wanting to return to acting for a while now, he took up the offer. He thought it was just going to be a regular experience, learning some lines, bonding with some people, reciting some lines, receiving some flowers. Little did he know he had just sold his soul to the devil. This young innocent boy was chosen to play Geets Romo, the man, the legend, the hipster god. He felt an instant attraction to the character and unbeknownst to him, Mr. Romo was slowly taking over his soul, possessing him more and more as each day went by. Without ever being a method actor, Mauricio started developing a freakish obsession with jazz, hard liquor, poetry, and whacky clothing. Before he knew it, he had dreadlocks and worked in a cafe serving chi soy lattes to members of bands with impossibly obscure names. Geets’ possession of this poor child’s soul has even allowed him to grow facial hair, a feat doctors had previously concluded was medically impossible.
Now before Mauricio starts this, he just wants to say that he doesn’t expect you to believe any of it, because as it turns out, he don’t even believe it himself... One fateful rainy day he, a happy go lucky, hardworking teen, just trying to find a place in this world, was walking along when a mysterious 20 something year old Canadian hippy (you know, the artsy fartsy type) asked him to audition for a play. Feeling up for a challenge and wanting to return to acting for a while now, he took up the offer. He thought it was just going to be a regular experience, learning some lines, bonding with some people, reciting some lines, receiving some flowers. Little did he know he had just sold his soul to the devil. This young innocent boy was chosen to play Geets Romo, the man, the legend, the hipster god. He felt an instant attraction to the character and unbeknownst to him, Mr. Romo was slowly taking over his soul, possessing him more and more as each day went by. Without ever being a method actor, Mauricio started developing a freakish obsession with jazz, hard liquor, poetry, and whacky clothing. Before he knew it, he had dreadlocks and worked in a cafe serving chi soy lattes to members of bands with impossibly obscure names. Geets’ possession of this poor child’s soul has even allowed him to grow facial hair, a feat doctors had previously concluded was medically impossible.