Uit haar scriptie:
This design is one solution to two problem statements. The first is within the social context of theatre. It is a new kind of theatre with the aim to attract a broad audience to a unique theatre experience. Previous examples, such as the Dutch musical “Soldaat van Oranje” with its rotating auditiorium, prove that these kinds of spectacular shows attract many people. Not only the usual theatre visitors, but even more people get in touch with the world of theatre. This is financially good for theatres in the Netherlands in general. The toolkit, as developed during the research phase, can be applied to many more theatres in the future, to give them something extra that adds value to the cultural experience.
This new experiment in the theatre typology not only gives a new experience to the visitor, of an open-air theatre in the old harbours of Amsterdam, but also a new method of making theatre for directors and theatre companies. It provides the artistic freedom to help the art of theatre develop and make the creators explore all the possibilities of telling a story.
Not only is it valuable for the world of theatre, it also is a cultural catalyst for the urban regeneration of the Marineterrein. People who will visit the theatre and come to the Marineterrein maybe for the first time. At the same time, it is a perfect showcase for the intended innovation island. It shows that the Marineterrein is a place for experimenting and exploring innovative ideas.
My project is a design for the Marineterrein and the city of Amsterdam, adding a new typology to the many theatres in the city with new means to create innovative theatre shows. The result is a win-win situation: it aims to attract a broader audience to theatre shows and at the same time it will get people to the Marineterrein and make it more known to the residents and visitors of Amsterdam, so people can see the beauty of this place. The floating theatre will take the area out of its isolation.
The result is an innovative concept for a theatre, floating and flexible: a true experiment in theatre typology.
