{"id":78,"date":"2026-04-18T19:41:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2026-04-18T20:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T20:03:22","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/?page_id=78","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-1024x923.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-1024x923.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-1536x1385.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-2048x1846.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-2000x1803.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-1000x901.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-1800x1623.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-621x560.jpg 621w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelly-foto-2Kusten-600x541.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#\">History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\"><strong>A Brief History of Stichting DO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in <strong>1987<\/strong>, Stichting DO was established by theater maker <strong>Moos d\u2019Herripon<\/strong> and musician <strong>Kees Wieringa<\/strong>. Their mission was to break away from their traditional backgrounds (dance and music) to create a new, multidisciplinary form of musical theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key highlights of their journey include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1996\u20132001:<\/strong> This pivotal period defined DO\u2019s identity through <strong>boldness, innovation, and social engagement<\/strong>, moving from loose activities to a centralized artistic hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Impact:<\/strong> The foundation became known for its perfect timing with reality. Notable examples include the production <strong><em>Atlas<\/em><\/strong>, which coincided with global tensions in Iraq, and the launch of <strong><em>DO Records<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media Recognition:<\/strong> Their exploration of spirituality in music (DO Music) even earned them a dedicated special on national television (VPRO).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\">Over the decades, Stichting DO evolved into a platform where art acts as a <strong>social commentary<\/strong>, constantly blurring the lines between disciplines to provoke public debate and reflection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PS5_laag-e1776542578983.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6652037617554859;width:239px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PS5_laag-e1776542578983.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PS5_laag-e1776542578983-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PS5_laag-e1776542578983-479x560.jpg 479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d2bd6ac8ecc642c335099bc14a131db2\"><a href=\"#\">Board<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20b56324f358e5f0828a11dfd924b0f3\">Iris Casteren van Cattenburch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea690c2416dd653c78285671f2ab2e50\">Pascal Reinders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eec544c76fe076da74087b6e6b8e4720\">Kees Wieringa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\"><strong>The Role of the Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The board of Stichting DO supports the organization&#8217;s mission to remain <strong>artistically independent<\/strong>. Their primary responsibilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\">Overseeing the various branches such as <strong>DO Records<\/strong> and <strong>DO Music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring the foundation\u2019s activities align with its original goals of <strong>social engagement and innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing the communication and public relations strategy, which is a high priority for the foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/themes\/inspiro\/assets\/images\/video-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#\">Advisors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\"><strong>Advisory &amp; Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure a clear and objective perspective on societal developments, Stichting DO works with a network of <strong>advisors and partners<\/strong> across various sectors. These advisors help the foundation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Navigate Trends:<\/strong> Identify &#8220;accent shifts&#8221; in culture and economy to stay relevant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Disciplinary Strategy:<\/strong> Provide expertise that bridges the gap between dance, music, and social commentary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Outreach:<\/strong> Assist in tapping into the right publicity channels to ensure their small-scale projects achieve high public impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\">By collaborating with external experts, the foundation ensures that its work\u2014ranging from historical pieces like <em>Atlas<\/em> to modern spirituality projects\u2014remains both artistically bold and socially grounded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>History A Brief History of Stichting DO Founded in 1987, Stichting DO was established by theater maker Moos d\u2019Herripon and musician Kees Wieringa. Their mission was to break away from their traditional backgrounds (dance and music) to create a new, multidisciplinary form of musical theater. 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