Children's-jury-Prize 2023

At the Krokusfestival in Hasselt, a children's jury voted for their favorite theater performance. EXIT is the winner of this edition.

Children's-jury-Prize 2023
Children's-jury-Prize 2023
Children's-jury-Prize 2023

The nine children of the Krokusfestival children's jury has chosen EXIT as the best performance of this edition. The festival focuses on a young audience, which is why the jury consists of a number of children who judge all the performances together with a coach. The children applied at the cultural center of Hasselt to be part of the jury. They watched each performance and coach Els Roosbroeck helps them.

"We discuss the costumes, the story, the music, the lighting, etc. They are also allowed to give tips to the directors. Based on all that information, judging takes place and a winner is chosen," says Els.

The festival tries to introduce young children to different art forms and themes in a fun way. "They come in contact with subjects at a young age that are not always so obvious. It makes them more resilient. As a coach, I was sometimes amazed at how much children understand... More than we think," says Els.

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