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

Theodorus Majofski

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023

1. Theodorus Majofski Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Theodorus Johannes Majofski 1770-1836

Hij was een Nederlands toneelspeler, zanger en directeur. Reeds op jonge leeftijd sloot hij zich aan bij rondreizende gezelschappen. Zijn toneeldebuut in Amsterdam vond in 1791 plaats in de Amsterdamsche Schouwburg aan het Leidseplein. Een jaar later sloot hij zich aan bij het door zijn vriend Andries Snoek opgerichte gezelschap Nederduitsche Tooneelisten.

(English translation:)

He was a Dutch actor, singer and director. Already at a young age he was employed by traveling acting companies. His stage debut in Amsterdam took place in 1791 in the Amsterdamsche Schouwburg on the Leidseplein. A year later he joined the Nederduitsche Tooneelisten company founded by his friend Andries Snoek.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. 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 February 22, 1836.

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52° 21.164′ N, 4° 49.883′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Marker is at the intersection of Theodorus Majofskistraat and Louis Bouwmeesterstraat, on the right when traveling north on Theodorus Majofskistraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Theodorus Majofskistraat 47III, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1065 LG, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louis Bouwmeester (within shouting distance of this marker); Andries Snoek (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ward Bingley (about 180 meters away); Jan Punt (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Louis Jacques Veltman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ariana Nozeman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Emilie Knappert (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Thomas van Erpe (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Theo Majofski (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Overview (in translation): Theodorus Johannes (Theo) Majofski (Leiden, July 16, 1771 – Amsterdam, February 22, 1836) was a Dutch stage actor, singer and theater director. With Andries Snoek, Helena Snoek, Anna Maria Snoek, Geertruida Jacoba Hilverdink, Johanna Cornelia Wattier and Ward Bingley, he was one of the most famous actors of the classicist theater, which flourished during this
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 6, 2023

2. Theodorus Majofski Marker - wide view
period. In addition, he is the ancestor of an extensive theater family.

Legacy: Theo Majofski, together with Andries Snoek, was seen as the best actor of his time. He received critical acclaim during his lifetime for his natural playing in both comedies and tragedies. There was also criticism because he sometimes interpreted roles as he saw fit. He was immensely popular, not only because of his acting but also because he was always cheerful and warm-hearted. A lovable man…

(Submitted on June 6, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.