[1] It has two stages, the Großer Saal and the Black Box (in the former Thürmer-Saal), as well as classrooms and rehearsal and meeting rooms.

[2] Now part of the Folkwang University of the Arts, the drama school is a member of the Ständige Konferenz Schauspielausbildung.

The curriculum is planned for eight semesters, four of them for fundamental training of voice, speech, and body movement.

Students take part in a production of Schauspielhaus Bochum during their third year in order to achieve insight into theatre practise.

They also receive courses in acting in front of a camera, in collaboration with the broadcaster Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln.