Theater na de DaM

the 1st edition of Theater na de Dam Jong in Rijswijk ‘Open Ogen’, was written/directed by me, leading ten young performers through World War II history, creating a theatre route created with project leader Laura van der Leeuw and De Rijswijkse Schouwburg.

Boys Won’t Be Boys

in the Rijswijk Edition of Boys Won’t be Boys, a show revolving around masculinity, gender, and acceptance, I performed my own song, alongside creator/Host Rikkert van Huisstede.

With Marco Lopes, Hakan Gök, Tijl Bolhuis, Marcin Karwinski, Darren Sanders, and Rick van der Rest

Disney’s AIDA

with writing partner Ryan van der Heijden, we translated Tim Rice’s new lyrics for Disney’s AIDA, along with the entirely new scenes written by David Henry Hwang, updating and reviewing Martine Bijl’s work. This version starred Gaia Aikman and April Darby.

Disney’s AIDA was directed by Schele Willams, produced by the Disney Theatrical Group, and ran in the Circustheatre in Scheveningen. Interviews: 1, 2, 3

“I am fortunate to have had shows produced around the world. Working with Orihana may be my best experience having one of my pieces translated.

An accomplished dramatist in her own right, she brings her considerable craft to meticulously serve the original author’s vision and intentions. I hope we will work together again!.”

— David Henry Hwang

Hide my Love - Pride Amsterdam

‘Hide My Love’ is a song written for Paul Morris , the Pride Anthem of Amsterdam Pride, 2022. For this song, I wrote the lyrics and collaborated with Morris on the melodies. Song produced by Talksick.

The ‘Jij Komt Terecht' Project is dedicated to Mikel van Dijk, who took his own life. These translations are the last thing he ever worked on.

These Translations were made by us, the 14 song album, starring wonderful musical theatre performers, was directed by me. Our Translations were also featured in Elindo Avastia’s ‘Musical Online’ Concert.

Het Jij Komt Terecht Project

Trying to Fly

‘Trying to Fly’ is a song written by Orihana Calcines, arranged by Drew Krasner, and conducted by Carlo Balemans.

Super Freek

‘Super Freek’ is a rap video with lyrics, edit, direction, and vocals by me, starring actor Freek Kunz. It won The Hague Film Festival’s ‘Audience Award’.