Jappe Claes is an illustrious Flemish actor, whose distinguished career has primarily taken place within the Netherlands, boasting a remarkable tenure of 13 consecutive years, spanning from 1996 to 2009, during which time he maintained a close professional association with the esteemed De Trust and de Theatercompagnie.
Throughout this pivotal period, Claes dedicated himself to the meticulous refinement of his acting craft, steadily cultivating his artistic prowess to the point where he became an indispensable component of the ensemble. Concomitantly, Claes expanded his creative horizons by delving into the realm of education, assuming the dual roles of artistic director and instructor of the esteemed directing course at the Amsterdam School of the Arts, a renowned institution that has long been synonymous with excellence in the arts.
Claes's illustrious tenure, spanning a remarkable twelve-year period from 2003 to 2014, presented a unique opportunity for him to disseminate his profound understanding and mastery to the forthcoming generation of theatre practitioners.
Throughout this distinguished appointment, Claes's expertise was sought after and respected by his peers, as he imparted his knowledge and insights to the next wave of talented individuals destined to shape the future of the theatrical world.
In addition to this esteemed position, Claes's impressive career was further bolstered by his membership in the acting company at Het Nationale Toneel, a renowned Dutch theatre organization, from 2011 to 2017.
