Janine Brogt is a dramaturg and playwright. She studied English literature and Theater Studies at the University of Amsterdam. From 1977 to 1985, she served as the resident dramaturg for Zuidelijk Toneel Globe, and from 1987 to 2001, she held the same position at ITA Ensemble (the former Toneelgroep Amsterdam). As a freelance dramaturg, she has collaborated with various companies, including Dutch National Ballet, Orkater, Het Nationale Theater and Dutch National Opera. In addition to her work as a dramaturg, she is also a translator and librettist.