Amsterdam Nieuw-West , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Ariana Nozeman

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023

1. Ariana Nozeman Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dochter van de toneelspeler en toneeldichter Adriaan van den Bergh, die met een reizend gezelschap door Europa trok. Zij was de eerste beroeps-toneelspeelster bij de Amsterdamse Schouwburg en maakte haar debuut in 1655 in het treurspel 'Onvergetelijke Ariana'. Tot haar komst werden de vrouwenrollen op het toneel meestal door mannen - in travestie - gespeeld.

(English translation:)

Daughter of the actor and play poet Adriaan van den Bergh, who traveled through Europe with a traveling company. She was the first professional stage actress at the Amsterdamse Schouwburg and made her debut in 1655 in the tragedy 'Unforgettable Ariana'. Until her arrival, women's roles on stage were usually played by men - in cross-dressing.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1655.

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52° 21.322′ N, 4° 49.93′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Marker is at the intersection of Ariana Nozemanstraat and Jacques Veltmanstraat, on the left when traveling west on Ariana Nozemanstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jacques Veltmanstraat 8, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1065 TS, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louis Jacques Veltman (within shouting distance of this marker); Ward Bingley (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Andries Snoek (about 210 meters away); Jan Punt (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Louis Bouwmeester (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Theodorus Majofski (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Thomas van Erpe (approx. half a kilometer away); Jan Toorop (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

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1. Ariana Nozeman (Wikipedia).

Overview: Ariana Nozeman (alt: A(d)riana Noseman/Nooseman): born Ariana van den Bergh (1626/1628 in Middelburg – December 7, 1661 in Amsterdam), was the first woman to play a leading role in a public play in The Netherlands. She made her debut on stage on April 19, 1655, at the Amsterdam Schouwburg (Amsterdam Theater) in a play by Jan Jacobsz. Schipper which incidentally bore her name ‘Onvergelijkelijke
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023

2. Ariana Nozeman Marker - wide view
Ariana’ (‘Incomparable Ariana’)

(Submitted on June 1, 2023.)

2. …The First Dutch Actress… (Today in Theatre History). Full title: Today in Theatre History: THE FIRST DUTCH ACTRESS TAKES THE STAGE… OR MAYBE NOT–June 13, 1655. Examines the question of whether/how she was the first Dutch actress, and questions whether the date was June 13, 1655. (Submitted on June 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.