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Downtown Glendale 路 Classical and verse

Antaeus Academy

The classical training arm of Glendale's Antaeus Theatre Company: Shakespeare, heightened-language scene study, voice, and movement taught by company members, with dated 2026 classes and published tuition.

NeighborhoodDowntown Glendale
TechniquesClassical and verse
Price band$$

Antaeus is LA's classical ensemble company, and its Academy is where the city's actors go to sharpen verse, rhetoric, and heightened text with people who perform it professionally. Classes run at the company's Kiki and David Gindler Performing Arts Center in downtown Glendale.

The 2026 catalog published dated sessions from June through November: Shakespeare monologue and scene study (six three-hour sessions at a published $425), scene study built on Stoppard, a class on Shakespeare's rhetoric, movement for the classical actor, a six-month Voice Gym practice, and masterclasses with company members including Broadway veteran Harry Groener and a virtual Shakespeare intensive with Armin Shimerman. Sessions typically meet weekly on weekday evenings for four to six weeks.

Enrollment is open to professional actors at every stage, no audition, with full tuition due at registration and a clear published refund window. Under-18s require moderator approval. For television actors who keep hearing that prestige casting wants classical chops, this is the most direct, credentialed place in the directory to build them without enrolling in a conservatory.

Techniques taught

  • Classical and verse: Shakespeare, heightened text, and classical style, taught as living performance craft.

Class types

Enrollment and schedule

No audition is required. Open enrollment for professional actors at all stages; some classes ask prep (e.g., a blank-verse monologue for Shakespeare class); full tuition due to secure spot. Schedule: Mostly weekly 3-hour weekday evening sessions (e.g., Wed/Thu 6-9pm); 2026 classes run Jun-Nov. Duration: 4-6 weekly sessions typical; masterclasses 1-2 days; 'Voice Gym' is a 6-month practice (Jun 29-Nov 23, 2026).

Published pricing

ProgramPublished priceSource, as of
Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Study: From Page to Stage (six 3-hr sessions, Jul 9-Aug 13, 2026)$425source 路 2026-07-16
ACADEMY 2026: The Art of Voice (four 3-hr sessions, Apr 22-May 13, 2026)$285source 路 2026-07-16

Prices are the school's own published rates on the dates shown. We never estimate prices. Always confirm before enrolling.

Instructors

  • Elizabeth Swain, Instructor. Director/actor, Antaeus member; Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Study (Jul-Aug 2026)
  • Jules Willcox, Instructor. Voice coach, certified breathwork instructor, MFA UCLA; The Art of Voice (spring 2026)
  • Armin Shimerman, Masterclass instructor. Virtual Shakespeare masterclass Aug 1-2, 2026 (Zoom)
  • Harry Groener, Masterclass instructor. Company member, Broadway veteran; 'Making a Song Your Own' Jun 3-4, 2026
  • Rob Nagle, Masterclass instructor. Company member; 'Getting to Know All My Sons' masterclass 2026

Location

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Questions actors ask

Where is Antaeus Academy located?
110 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205 (Downtown Glendale).
What acting technique does Antaeus Academy teach?
Classical and verse.
Is Antaeus Academy suitable for beginners?
Yes. The school lists beginner-level entry points.
How much do classes at Antaeus Academy cost?
Published prices as of 2026-07-16: Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Study: From Page to Stage (six 3-hr sessions, Jul 9-Aug 13, 2026): $425; ACADEMY 2026: The Art of Voice (four 3-hr sessions, Apr 22-May 13, 2026): $285. Confirm current rates with the school.
Does Antaeus Academy offer online classes?
Yes, alongside in-person training.
Does Antaeus Academy teach children or teenagers?
Adults-focused; under-18s admitted only with class moderator approval (contact academy@antaeus.org)
Is admission to Antaeus Academy by audition?
No audition is required. Open enrollment for professional actors at all stages; some classes ask prep (e.g., a blank-verse monologue for Shakespeare class); full tuition due to secure spot.
Who teaches at Antaeus Academy?
Elizabeth Swain, Jules Willcox, Armin Shimerman, Harry Groener, Rob Nagle.
When was this information last verified?
2026-07-16, from the sources listed on this page. Spotted something out of date? Use the correction link on this page.

Sources and verification

Researched 2026-07-16, last verified 2026-07-16. Facts above come only from these sources. Anything we could not confirm is simply not shown. Report incorrect information or claim this listing if you represent the school.

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