Lukas Schmidt is a dutch theater maker and educator focused on 'issue-based' work. He is inspired by what identity means to us and how we can come closer to each other through acts of empathy. In his artworks and educational projects, he researches with various groups - such as schools, neighborhoods and municipalities - social issues and identity conflicts. He investigates these with them based on personal stories. These have a reflective power to him: they evoke recognition, empathy and insight about ourselves and others. He sees theater as a pedagogy enabling us to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us. 

In 2018, he graduated from the ArtEZ art academy in Arnhem as a theater maker and educator and in 2024 he obtained his master's degree in Education from ArtEZ as well. Since then, he has created numerous artworks and educational projects at schools, NGOs and the major theaters, both in the Netherlands and internationally.

In addition to creating performances and education, he educates in theater making, writing and acting at various organizations, festivals, museums and theaters. In addition, he educates in  identity and personal development studies. He has a first-degree teaching qualification and seven years of classroom experience.

More information about my work experience can be found in my cv