Black Box Theatre interior at the COTA Theatre School

About the COTA Theatre School

Program Overview

The COTA Theatre School is a vibrant and specialized arm of the College of the Arts, offering diploma and certificate programs dedicated to the fields of drama and theatre. Our programs are crafted to meet the needs of aspiring actors, directors, stage managers, and theatre technicians, with an emphasis on hands-on, practical training and creative exploration.

Our curriculum integrates theoretical learning with real-world performance opportunities, enabling students to hone their craft in both classroom settings and live stage environments. Whether your passion lies in acting, directing, stage management, or set design, the COTA Theatre School offers the resources, expertise, and support needed to help you thrive in a dynamic and competitive industry.

Practical theatre training

Students learn through rehearsal, performance, voice, body, theory, direction, production and technical theatre practice.

Black Box learning environment

The Theatre School connects classroom learning with live theatre spaces, production work and public creative activity.

Namibian theatre legacy

The school supports theatre education while preserving and extending the memory of Namibian theatre practitioners.