In 1611 he became a member of the rederijkerskamer d'Eglantier, where he was an active member and became friends with Roemer Visscher and P.C.Hooft.
În 1611 devine membru al societății dramatice rederijkerskamer, (Camerele retoricii), devenind prieten cu Roemer Visscher and P.C.Hooft.