Basic Acting Course at the Cottbus State Theater: Theater practice with charm and depth

Basic Acting Course 18+: The stage becomes a space for experience

The Basic Acting Course at the rehearsal center of the Cottbus State Theater opens on May 19, 2026, a space for body, voice, and improvisation. The format is aimed at those aged 18 and over who want to understand theater not just as spectators but as an immediate stage experience. The course is free of charge and can only be attended with prior registration. The official announcement highlights improvisation, presence, and body and voice work as key focuses; each session can be attended individually. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/junges-staatstheater/selber-machen-freizeit/artikel-grundkurs-schauspiel.html))

Improvisation as the first movement

Here, theater does not start with the curtain, but with the first breath in the space. Those attending the basic course work with spontaneous reactions, attention, and that awareness that carries every good scene. The Young State Theater Cottbus sees itself as a place where people of all ages can experience theater interactively and create it themselves. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/junges-staatstheater.html?utm_source=openai))

Presence, Body, and Voice

The intensity of this offering lies in its reduction: no elaborate equipment, no pedestal of vanity, but concentrated acting art in close proximity. The rehearsal center at Lausitzer Straße 31 in Cottbus will become a laboratory for expression, rhythm, and posture. Comfortable clothing and clean flat shoes are part of the practical side of this evening; so is the openness to engage in theatrical exercises. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/junges-staatstheater/selber-machen-freizeit/artikel-grundkurs-schauspiel.html))

A house with theater tradition

The Cottbus State Theater is one of the most influential stages in Brandenburg and represents a lively, experimental relationship with the audience. The location combines historical theater tradition with the present and mediation: Especially the Young State Theater shows how strongly the house relies on participation, workshop character, and direct encounters. For the basic acting course, this creates a credible artistic atmosphere with pedagogical depth. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/kultur-und-tourismus/buehnen-ensemble-und-festivals/staatstheater/))

Visit, access, and barrier-free planning

Those attending the course will reach the rehearsal center in the area of the Cottbus State Theater; the administration specifies Lausitzer Straße 33 for the house, while the meeting point for the course is located at Lausitzer Straße 31 according to the event page. The venues of the house are barrier-free with few exceptions, and for visitor services, it applies: Pre-registration ensures clear processes. The entrance usually opens an hour before the event starts; the coat check fee is included in the ticket price, and participation in this format is free of charge. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/junges-staatstheater/selber-machen-freizeit/artikel-grundkurs-schauspiel.html))

On May 19, 2026, interested parties can expect a concentrated evening that does not set distance but focuses on encounter. Anyone interested in acting, body work, and a relaxed theater atmosphere will experience a lively introduction to the art of playing here. Register now and discover your stage presence. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/junges-staatstheater/selber-machen-freizeit/artikel-grundkurs-schauspiel.html))

Official channels of the Cottbus State Theater:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staatstheatercottbus/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StaatstheaterCottbus/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaatstheaterCottbus
• Website: https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/

Sources:

• Cottbus State Theater - Basic Acting Course 18+
• Cottbus State Theater - Young State Theater
• Cottbus State Theater - Venues and Accessibility
• Cottbus State Theater - Contact and Directions
• City of Cottbus - Cottbus State Theater
• Facebook - Cottbus State Theater
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