Junges Theater Bonn

What Junges Theater Bonn does

Junges Theater Bonn (JTB) is a private non-profit children's and youth theater founded in 1991 in Bonn, Germany, and led by Intendant Moritz Seibert since 2002. The organization produces and stages theatrical plays and musicals — primarily adaptations of celebrated children's and young-adult literature (works by Cornelia Funke, Michael Ende, Morton Rhue, Sven Nordqvist) — for audiences aged approximately 5 to 18. It serves three core customer segments: families with children attending weekend/evening productions, regional school classes (Bonn and Rhein-Sieg-Kreis) booking matinees for curriculum-aligned theater experiences, and aspiring young actors enrolled in its JTB>Werkstatt acting school.

JTB operates from its own main venue at Hermannstr. 50 in Bonn-Beuel and from the Thalia Kuppelsaal studio stage through a strategic partnership with Theater Bonn. An active repertoire of 20+ productions at any time runs across the main stage, the Thalia studio, the open-air Kulturgarten am PostTower lakeside stage (450–950 capacity, in cooperation with BonnLive and DHL Group), and schools. The 'Online-Theater' division streams pre-recorded productions (Die Surfguards, TKKG, Das letzte Aufgebot) for media-pedagogical classroom use. The underlying technology is conventional: a TYPO3 CMS-based website with an integrated TYPO3 ticket reservation extension, supplemented by external ticketing integrations with Vivenu and Bonn-Live. The theater's differentiated capabilities are creative and pedagogical rather than technological — notably the structured progression pathway from beginner Schnupperworkshops through the Nachwuchsensemble to the professional Schauspielensemble, formalized theater-pedagogical Materialmappen (downloadable resource kits) aligned with school curricula, and the recent acquisition of world premiere rights for 'Die Schule der magischen Tiere'.

JTB's revenue model is a multi-stream mix. Transactional revenue comes from ticket sales (tiered adult and Ermäßigt/reduced pricing for children, students, trainees), gift voucher sales, and guest performance licensing (Gastspielangebot). Recurring subscription-style revenue flows from the JTB>Werkstatt acting school (Grundkurse, Projektkurse, Summerschool, Musicalkurse, adult courses). A material share of operating support comes from institutional sponsors and grants: Deutsche Telekom, Sparkasse KölnBonn, DHL Group, EHM Kanzlei, Henneker Zillinger Ingenieure, Stiftung der VR-Bank Bonn/Rhein-Sieg, and Beethovenfest Bonn, supplemented by a Förderverein donor association. Free school programs (e.g., Das letzte Aufgebot) are funded by specific donations. Geographic focus is regional — Bonn and the broader Rhein-Sieg region — with limited guest-performance touring to other German venues.

Name

Junges Theater Bonn

Legal name

Junges Theater Bonn

Website

https://jt-bonn.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Junges Theater Bonn is a non-profit children's and youth theater in Bonn, Germany, producing literary adaptations and musicals for ages 5–18. It serves families, regional school classes, and acting students via live venues, an acting school, school outreach, and online theater.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's and Youth Theater

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH), Media Arts & Performance (Film, Stagecraft, Lighting, Sound) (EDAMAAAJ), Virtual Training, Workshops & Masterclasses (Interactive Sessions) (MPAGAOAJ), Theatre Services & Design (Scenic/Costume/Props/Stage Management) (MPAGABAO)

Keywords

• Children's theater productions
• Youth theater performances
• Acting school workshops
• Theater pedagogy schools
• Live entertainment families

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn-beuel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales (Theatervorstellungen): Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for live theater performances at the JTB's own venue and at the Thalia Kuppelsaal (studio stage). Standard adult pricing and reduced pricing for children, students, trainees. School group bookings processed through dedicated reservation forms. Additional revenue from special outdoor events (Kulturgarten am Post Tower) sold through external ticketing platforms (Bonn-Live).
2. Schauspielschule / JTB>Werkstatt Courses: Revenue from acting and theater workshops and courses for children, youth, and adults. Offerings include Schnupperworkshops (taster workshops), Grundkurse (beginner courses), Projektkurse (project courses), Summerschool, Musicalkurse, and adult courses. 'Dein Sprungbrett' is a specific program offering a bridge into the professional ensemble.
3. Sponsoring und Fördermittel: Institutional support from sponsors including Deutsche Telekom, Sparkasse KölnBonn, DHL Group, EHM Kanzlei, Henneker Zillinger Ingenieure, and others. The NRW-Wandler award (2020, 'Ausgewählter Ort im Land der Ideen') recognizes innovation. The production of 'Die Welle' is supported by Stiftung der VR-Bank Bonn/Rhein-Sieg.
4. Gastspielangebot (Guest Performance Services): JTB offers its productions for guest performances at external venues. The 'Gastspielangebot' page indicates that productions can be toured to other venues, creating additional revenue from licensing/staging fees.
5. Geschenkgutscheine (Gift Vouchers): Sale of gift vouchers for theater tickets and acting courses, a supplementary revenue stream with seasonal peaks (Christmas, birthdays).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Junges Theater Bonn (JTB) is a children's and youth theater that produces and performs live theatrical adaptations of beloved children's and youth literature for audiences aged 5–14, alongside an acting school (JTB>Werkstatt), theater-pedagogical programs for schools (JTB@School), and a digital Online-Theater line for media literacy education. The theater operates its own main venue on Hermannstraße in Bonn and the Thalia Kuppelsaal studio stage through partnership with Theater Bonn, with additional outdoor summer performances at the Kulturgarten am PostTower.

Product overview

Junges Theater Bonn (JTB) operates as a children's and youth theater with a multi-faceted offering centered on live theatrical productions. The core product consists of theatrical plays and musicals performed at their home venue and the Thalia Kuppelsaal, featuring adaptations of classic literature (Michael Ende's 'Die unendliche Geschichte', Cornelia Funke's 'Herr der Diebe') and contemporary works. An Online-Spielplan (Online Theater) division provides digital streaming productions, notably 'Die Surfguards' and 'TKKG - Gefangen in der Vergangenheit' focused on media pedagogy. The JTB>Werkstatt serves as the educational arm, offering Schauspielschule (acting school) courses including Schnupperworkshops, Grundkurse, Projektkurse, Summerschool, and Musicalkurse for children, youth, and adults. Theaterpädagogik (theater pedagogy) services include JTB@School programs bringing theater experiences to schools. The company also operates a ticket reservation system for performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JTB>Werkstatt: Acting school and workshop program offering drama courses for children, youth, and adults
• JTB@School
• Online-Theater

Quantifiable outcome

• Die Schule der magischen Tiere received world premiere rights (Uraufführung) for Tristan Berger's stage adaptation — indicating JTB's strong industry standing in children's theater.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Theater Bonn (Theater der Stadt Bonn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater Bonn is JTB's primary institutional partner (Kooperationspartner). JTB uses the Thalia Kuppelsaal (studio stage) within the Theater Bonn complex for 'JTB IM THALIA' productions. The partnership extends to co-productions and the joint musical initiative (e.g., 'Spring Awakening' with Theater Bonn in 2025).
• BonnLivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBonnLive is the initiator and coordinator of the 'Kulturgarten am Post Tower – Seebühne' open-air summer series. JTB participates as one of the featured cultural institutions, performing at the lakeside stage in the Rheinaue from August-September 2026.
• DHL Group (Deutsche Post DHL Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHL Group provides the site at the Post Tower (Gelände am Post Tower) for the Kulturgarten summer series. The partnership enables the unique open-air lakeside stage (Seebühne) location in the Rheinaue.
• Beethovenfest BonnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeethovenfest Bonn is a co-programming partner of the Kulturgarten am PostTower summer series, providing programming to the Seebühne alongside JTB and other cultural institutions.
• Springmaus & RheinEventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpringmaus (improvisation theater) and RheinEvents are cultural partners in the Kulturgarten am PostTower program alongside JTB, representing the breadth of Bonn's cultural scene in the open-air summer series.
• ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People)minorOthersJTB is affiliated with ASSITEJ, the global association for theater for children and young audiences, as indicated by the ASSITEJ banner on the website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Theater Bonn (Theater der Stadt Bonn): Established municipal theater and JTB's primary institutional partner. Comparable in regional German theater market; broader programming portfolio but includes the Thalia Kuppelsaal where JTB performs.
• Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe: State theater with a dedicated Junges Staatstheater program serving children and youth. Comparable as a regional German theater with youth programming, though larger scale and state-funded.
• Deutsches Theater München: Munich-based theater that has hosted JTB guest performances. Comparable as a regional German theater with family and youth programming, broader portfolio than JTB's specialist children's focus.

Regional players

• Stadttheater Bremerhaven: Regional municipal theater in northern Germany; Larissa Jung (JTB press/Thalia manager) previously worked there. Comparable in scale and regional German theater context but with a broader programming mandate.

Direct peers

• Junges Schauspielhaus Düsseldorf: The youth program of Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus produces theater for young audiences with curriculum-aligned programming and educational outreach. Directly comparable in offering, regional German market, and pedagogical focus.
• GRIPS Theater Berlin: Berlin-based children's and youth theater with a long-standing repertoire of socially engaged productions for young audiences. Most directly comparable peer to JTB in mission, audience, and theater-pedagogical integration.
• Theater an der Glocksee Hannover: Independent children's and youth theater in Hannover with a comparable repertoire of contemporary and literature-based productions for young audiences and a similar theater-pedagogical program.

Others

• ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People): Global industry association for children's and youth theater of which JTB is a member. Network and convening function for the specialized children's theater sector in which JTB operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Junges-Theater-Bonn-205457179489529
• Xx.com/JTBonn

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