In order to assess whether you have sufficient aptitude and development potential for the profession, there is a mandatory selection course. This takes place each year before the start of the respective academic year.
The selection course consists of four parts. If you are placed, you will receive full details about each part by email.
In our selection course, your talent for creativity, (self)reflection and collaboration will be stimulated as much as possible. The pivotal question is: Can your theatrical talents truly blossom at Toneelacademie Maastricht?
The course offers space to show yourself as an actor, performer, director or designer (specifically in part 2). You will also work intensively together in multiple groups on various assignments. Teams of inspiring professional teachers will meaningfully assist and guide you throughout the course.
Duration
One day
Dates
Monday, January 19, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Content
In part 1, you begin with Showcase 1; you present a self-created work (home assignment). Afterwards, you will work in small groups. During the day, you will receive feedback from instructors. At the end of the working day, the group work will be reviewed and discussed by the entire group and the instructors.
Home assignment
For Showcase 1, you prepare a self-created work.
Result
After this first part, you will receive the written result by email confirming whether you have been admitted to part 2. If you are not admitted to part 2, you have the option to request feedback by phone.
Duration
Two consecutive days
Dates
Thursday, January 29 + Friday, January 30, 2026
Saturday, January 31 + Sunday, February 1, 2026
Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Content
In part 2, you work over two days (with 5 sessions) in the direction of your choice, together with other candidates who have chosen the same path. You will spend these days mostly acting or performing, directing, or designing. This part challenges you in your own interests and strengths.
The starting point is Showcase 2, in which you present a work you have prepared at home (home assignment). Afterward, you follow a workshop programme tailored to all acting, directing, and/or design participants. The workshop contents will be announced on site. Any assignments will be prepared and carried out during the sessions. We expect that you will also be available in the evening of the first day to work on an assignment.
Home assignment
For Showcase 2, you prepare one work at home, based on a text fragment provided by us.
Result
After this second part, you will receive the written result by email confirming whether you have been admitted to part 3. If you are not admitted to part 3, you have the option to request feedback by phone.
Duration
Two consecutive days
Dates
Monday, February 9 + Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, February 11 + Wednesday, February 12, 2026
Content
Part 3 is a deepening of parts 1 and 2. Come unprepared. The rest will follow naturally. The focus during these days is on artistic collaboration and exploration. All participants in part 3 will conclude and debrief together.
Home assignment
There is no home assignment for part 3.
Result
After this third part, you will receive the written result by email confirming whether you have been admitted to part 4. If you are not admitted to part 4, you have the option to request feedback by phone.
Duration
One day
Date
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Content
If you are eligible and admitted to the program, there will be a day during which the academy holds a conversation with the candidate about motivation, opportunities, and expectations.
Part 4 is not a selection round. However, without participation in this conversation, we cannot finalize your admission. After part 4, your enrolment will be confirmed in writing by both you and us.
