One night of theatre and poetry

College of the Arts (COTA) Theatre School and Township Productions have started a collaborative and experimental initiative called the Collaborative Theatre Project (CTP). As part of the monthly theatre performances, the CTP will present a one-man play and a poetry production at the COTA Theatre School from 6 to 8 of June. The Hi, I am Joe act is about how rehabilitation centres for alcoholics give support to their clients but never prepare the families to deal with the broader problem. At times alcoholics do not understand their impact on the immediate family. The play explores the experience of a family member in such a situation. The play is written and directed by Keamogetsi Joseph Molapong and features Denzel “NSK” Naobeb. This will be the first production for 2018 which will be followed by regular productions at the same venue. To date, the CTP successfully produced and staged five theatre productions at the COTA Theatre School. The CTP aims to stage 12 theatre performances during June 2018 and May 2019. Another project to run during the same period is a poetry production called Under Construction. It features three poets - Cecilia Oletu, Snowflake and Rebel Rouser Bubblehead who will each present three of their works, with Molapong directing these pieces into a 30-minute poetry production. These projects attempt to create a platform for artists and creators of theatre to create and stage productions through their own efforts and desires. The project also aims to collaborate with partners who are in a position to provide technical and tactical advice and support to further enhance the broader vision of the CTP. For many years performing arts, and theatre in particular, have been facilitated on the premise of the availability of funds. This has led to dependency on funds for a creative process to take place and this has resulted in the eventual dormancy of theatre activities. CTP is therefore aiming to challenge the current status quo and reverse the dependency syndrome of funds before creativity. The events will take place from 6 to 8 June at the COTA Theatre School in Robert Mugabe Avenue from 19:00. Entrance fee is N$80.Staff Reporter

One night of theatre and poetry

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-18

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