Hi, I'm De Ann de Gruijter. I'm a Toronto-based theatre artist with over two decades of experience in acting, directing, and producing across children's theatre and mainstage productions. I love guiding young performers and building playful, meaningful work. Beyond performing, I direct and teach at YPT Theatre School and lead De Groovy Entertainment, producing engaging shows and events. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, mentoring emerging artists, and bringing bold stories to life for diverse audiences.

De Ann de Gruijter

Hi, I'm De Ann de Gruijter. I'm a Toronto-based theatre artist with over two decades of experience in acting, directing, and producing across children's theatre and mainstage productions. I love guiding young performers and building playful, meaningful work. Beyond performing, I direct and teach at YPT Theatre School and lead De Groovy Entertainment, producing engaging shows and events. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, mentoring emerging artists, and bringing bold stories to life for diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m De Ann de Gruijter. I’m a Toronto-based theatre artist with over two decades of experience in acting, directing, and producing across children’s theatre and mainstage productions. I love guiding young performers and building playful, meaningful work.

Beyond performing, I direct and teach at YPT Theatre School and lead De Groovy Entertainment, producing engaging shows and events. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams, mentoring emerging artists, and bringing bold stories to life for diverse audiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

Dutch
Advanced

Work Experience

Artistic Director / Producer at De Groovy Entertainment
April 1, 2000 - Present
Founding artistic director/producer; overseeing the development and production of theatre and live events.

Education

MFA Theatre Performance and Teaching at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Diploma Theatre Performance at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Expressive Art Facilitator Certification at Haliburton School of the Arts, Fleming College
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Qualifications

MFA Theatre Performance and Teaching
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Diploma Theatre Performance
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Expressive Art Facilitator Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization