{"id":78,"date":"2026-04-18T19:41:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2026-05-19T20:55:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:55:45","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-8f761849 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 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#\">History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\"><strong>A Brief History of Stichting DO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 wp-block-paragraph\" 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\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stichting Do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burgemeester Van Tienhovengracht 33 H 1064BD Amsterdam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KVK<\/strong> 41185232<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RSIN<\/strong> 800889253<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#\">Board<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4139cb83a311c0a8573816180751c52d wp-block-paragraph\">Iris Casteren van Cattenburch &#8211; secretaris<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8374c0e15b74caf5d70110d17377eb2 wp-block-paragraph\">Pascal Reinders &#8211; voorzitter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f7e64e8d221445890f0ebf3f1b44c0cc wp-block-paragraph\">Kees Wieringa &#8211; penningmeester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\"><strong>The Role of the Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\">Overseeing the various branches such as <strong>DO Records<\/strong> and <strong>DO Music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensuring the foundation\u2019s activities align with its original goals of <strong>social engagement and innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing the communication and public relations strategy, which is a high priority for the foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The board members are unpaid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beleidsplan Stichting DO 2026-2030:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beleidsplan-Stichting-DO-2026-2030.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:360px\" aria-label=\"Insluiting van Beleidsplan Stichting DO 2026-2030.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-08c5dfde-3842-4762-b6f2-e7665ddeb601\" href=\"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beleidsplan-Stichting-DO-2026-2030.pdf\">Beleidsplan Stichting DO 2026-2030<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dofoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Beleidsplan-Stichting-DO-2026-2030.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-08c5dfde-3842-4762-b6f2-e7665ddeb601\">Downloaden<\/a><\/div>\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 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#\">Advisors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\"><strong>Advisory &amp; Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 wp-block-paragraph\" 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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