CASTING CALL: NITE riders

The NITE riders will intern for an entire season in productions, research projects, and workshops led by and with the NITE team. On top of that, they’ll have the chance to produce their own graduation performance. 

For the 2026/2027 season, we’re looking for four students who will be in their 4th year of theater school. 

The NITE riders season includes: the experimental project Fall Failing, a deep-dive research with Joelina Spieß, workshops by the NITE ensemble (featuring Sarah Janneh, Bien de Moor, Nimuë Walraven, Olaf Ait Tami and Bram van der Heijden), creating your own graduation piece and discovering how NITE gets s**t done! 

The program kicks off in November 2026 and runs until July 2027. 

Who are we looking for?

 You’d be a great fit for the NITE riders if: 
– you’ll be a 4th-year acting or performance student in 2026/2027 
– you have musical talent 
– you’re available from November 2026 to July 2027 
– you can actively contribute to creative processes 
– you’re ready to perform in a directed project 

How to apply

If you’ll be in your 4th year during the 2026/2027 season and want to join the NITE riders, send your CV and motivation letter to company dramaturg Friederike Schubert at niteriders@nite.nl by 12 January 2026.
– First round: online introduction
– Second round: in person on 7 February 2026 in Groningen (by invitation only) 

For questions, you can also contact Friederike at the same email address. 

Are you currently in your 3rd year?

Are you now in your 3rd year and interested in joining NITE riders in a later season? Feel free to already send your CV and motivation letter to Friederike Schubert via niteriders@nite.nl. 

NITE pays interns a compensation in accordance with the Theater & Dance CAO guidelines.