BegInPlayers presents Fresh Ink
Six Plays, Three Nights, One Soul-Stirring Escape
Experience an eclectic journey through the human condition. From sharp-witted comedy to the quiet ache of longing, these six original short plays weave together a tapestry of intrigue and reflection that will stay with you long after the final curtain.
When?
Friday, May 8th, 2026 - 19:30 (doors open at 19:00) - sold out
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 - 14:30 (doors open at 14:00)
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 - 19:30 (doors open at 19:00) - sold out
Sunday, May 10th, 2026 - 14:30 (doors open at 14:00)
In case tickets are sold out, contact finance@inplayers.org to be added on the waiting list.
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Where?
Mike’s Badhuistheater, Boerhaaveplein 28, 1091 AT Amsterdam
Tickets
general ticket price €20 (+ ticket fee)
InPlayer Member price €15 (+ ticket fee)
Programme
The Plays
Kitten Chops by Jonathan Cooper
As Maria and Joe share memories of when they met, anticipation and reality collide in a chilling tale of unfulfilled expectations.
Directed by Kati Schulze and acted by Ajdina Kreslin (Maria) and Alex Baum (Joe). Mentored by George Hansel.
The Last Train by Alex Baum
An older gentleman waits with a station agent for the very last train that will ever arrive on a line that has filled his life with memories, until his daughter arrives with news from the present.
Directed by Ina Klaric and acted by Ken Kitchen (Older Man), Rudi Araujo (Agent), and Zeynep Akdogan (Daughter). Mentored by Mike Manicardi.
Little Monsters by Matthew Olson-Roy
A young gay couple considers fostering two brothers, but a supernatural surprise leaves them wondering if they have what it takes to be parents to two very special children.
Directed by Sam Aronson and acted by David Fisher (Nate), Bjorn Hubert-Wallander (Mark), and Louise O’Meara (Rachel). Phone voice by Becky Blomgren. Props acting by Anastasia Vorobiei. Props and set construction assistance by Jai Vellala Wilson. Photography for drag photos: Marina Marinkovic. Costume and make-up for drag photos: Heather Skandal (@heatherskandal). Mentored by Christine Blakeley.
Sunday Morning by Jeremy Keighley
When Gaby and Daniel reconnect later in life, they confront their own pasts and the possibilities for the future.
Directed by Di Ratushnyy and acted by Rosan Tan (Gaby), Terezia Urdona (Barbara), and Ryan Dunn (Daniel). Mentored by Becky Blomgren.
Pyaar vs Parivaar by Niharika Iyengar
When a young couple decides to tell the parents about their wedding plans despite their different religions, lies and hidden agendas collide as the bride-to-be and her mother fight for their right to choose the groom.
Directed by Heriana Kola with Assistant Director Simona Beltrami. Acted by Deeksha Bhaskar (Gina), Shreyas Bettadapura Raghavendra (Irfan), Anjali Mahadevia (Aarti), Mohit Adhikari (Omesh), and Daoud Banat (Aman). Mentored by Jon Calado.
Time Will Tattle by Grace Xu
The future hangs in the balance as a man prepares to propose to a woman at a restaurant, but seated nearby two time travelling observers with advance knowledge of his plans and a famous singer with her own agenda do what they can to influence the outcome.
Directed by Sven Yaffe and acted by Adam Lawrence (Man), Naz Yucel (Woman), Delphine Ural (Van Cleef), Alcina Summers (Nina), Ryan Dunn (Jason the Bodyguard), Andrea Bravo (Waitress), Regina Kohl (Agent 23), and Marco Bizzarro (Agent 176). Mentored by Denis Burke.
The Production
Production Manager: Sean Olson-Roy
Production Manager Mentor: Ente Breed
Stage Manager: Magda Spyridon
Stage Manager Mentor: Rae Gerritsen
Assistant Stage Manager: Willem Gerritsen
Technical Director: Sheila Bosco
Light & Sound Assistants: Ceci Rihet and Daniela Carvalho