DARK rehearsal series for actors
Work together with other participants to prepare for the DARK Halloween Festival in Eindhoven. During this series of rehearsals, you’ll develop characters, scenes, and performances that will be part of the festival.

- Starting date
- End date
- Time
- Price
- Free
- Location
- CKE
DARK is Eindhoven’s Halloween festival. One night a year, the station area transforms into a mysterious world filled with theater, music, dance, art, and unexpected encounters. Behind the festival is a large group of participants who work together for months to create the city’s spookiest night.
During this rehearsal series for individual participants, you’ll work on the creative aspects of the festival under the guidance of professional artists. Together with other participants, you’ll spend three sessions developing characters, performances, movement, audience interaction, and other elements that will come to life during DARK.
Whether you have theater experience or are participating in a cultural project for the first time, everyone is welcome. The rehearsals offer an opportunity to develop new skills, meet other participants, and create something special for the city together.
Practical Information
Series A
Thursday, September 24, October 8, and October 15 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Series B
Saturday, September 26, October 10, and October 17 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Activities for DARK participants
Whether you’re participating in DARK as an individual or as a group, you’ll be working together with other creators, performers, and volunteers toward the Halloween Festival on October 31. Here’s what’s on the schedule:
- Kick-off
September 14 - Workshop and rehearsal series A
September 24, October 8, and October 15 - Workshop and rehearsal series B
September 26, October 10, and October 17 - Makeup workshops
Various dates in October (dates to follow) - Dress Rehearsal
October 30 - DARK Halloween Festival Eindhoven + Afterparty
October 31
Please note: Depending on your role within DARK, you’ll participate in different activities. You’ll find more information about this in the registration form or will receive it after registering.
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