"We must all do theatre to find out who we are, and to discover who we could become."
Augusto Boal
Brazilian Theatre Practitioner
The Academy of Acting
At Elisa Academy you learn the craft skills of the acting and theater world: you learn to act, the correct use of your own voice, you learn how to use your body as an instrument to play a role, you learn the power of stage presence, write own lyrics, you learn how to make your own pieces and you will play in different performances.
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CHILDREN CLASSES
Children between 5 and 10 years learn about theater and theatrical expression. This implies learning to present oneself, develop talents, and much more.
TEENAGER CLASSES
Youngsters aged 11 and 17 learn to become acquainted with theater, acting, and making their own plays. This implies stimulating their imagination, learn and dare to present with confidence, and much more.
HIP-HOP AND AFRO DANCE CLASS
Youngsters aged 9 to 16 explore Hip-Hop and Afro dance, building dance techniques, body control, self-confidence, and stage performance. They also have the opportunity to experiment with various styles. No prior dance experience required.
ONE ON ONE
Personalized coaching in acting, public speaking, audition techniques, presentation skills, and more – tailored to your specific needs and available upon request.
THEATER WORKSHOP IN SCHOOLS
Our theater workshops in schools are offered exclusively on request. We design every workshop based on your needs, goals, and themes. Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll create a tailored experience for your students.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
Cultivating tomorrow’s Theater Talent
Elisa Academy inspires and trains young and adult people from Curaçao in acting and theater-making, with a focus on creativity, multidisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on training. We prepare students for a career in theater by allowing them to work with professionals and helping them discover their own unique voice.
Our vision is to position Elisa Academy as the leading center for theater education in the Caribbean, where young people are mentored in their development as theater makers. We aim to strengthen performance art in Curaçao and contribute to the growth of local productions and actors.
Our Teachers
Get to know a little about the people behind Elisa Academy
Richailine Elisa
Founder & Teacher
Greysha Niebe
Teacher
Giliante Crispulo
Teacher
Latest news
Upcoming performances, projects and key milestones.
Debut EA Dance Group
Our young dancers gave their very first performance in front of a large audience at Wilhelminaplein.
Kinder Koningsdag
This marks our fourth year organising King’s Day activities at Wilhelminaplein— bringing fun, creativity, and celebration for children and the whole family.
TULA: E prèis di libertat
A powerful theater production of Fundashon Museo Tula exploring the leadership story of Tula, the enslaved man who led the Curaçao slave revolt of 1863. A symbol of courage and resistance —but at what cost?
EA at Art Week Otrobanda
What an honor to portray the powerful stories of Otrobanda’s residents this week.
The audience had no idea the stories were performed by our actors — that’s how authentic the experience felt.
HAIRSPRAY MUSICAL
We did it — our biggest production of the year! With a cast of 30 passionate performers, our Hairspray musical has been a celebration of talent, teamwork, and pure theatre magic. We couldn’t be prouder of this unforgettable journey.
EA FIRST YEARS PRESENTATION
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Bookings
Theatrical plays that resonate with enduring quality, artistic brilliance, and community connection
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Elisa Academy
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