The Antaeus Academy Announces Its Spring 2011 Session Auditions January 15th And 16th

By appointment only:  please email headshot/resume and cover letter to academy@antaeus.org to schedule your audition.

The Antaeus Academy focuses on all aspects of classical theater skills, technique and experience. From basic to advanced levels, classes are taught by an ev er-changing roster of some of the finest actors, directors and acting teachers in the country. Experienced actors reinvigorate and reconnect with their craft. Early-career artists learn from seasoned professionals in classes, readings, workshops and productions.  All are encouraged to audition:  previous classical theater training not required.

Classical Styles

Scene work from the classics, focusing on:
Chekhov/Strindberg/Ibsen, American Classics, and Restoration

A series of master classes in classical scene work moderated by various Antaeus members, as well as other acclaimed professional directors and actors. The workshop culminates in a presentation of scene work for Antaeus Company members and invited guests.

Past moderators include: Annette Bening, Gil Cates, Stephen Collins, Brian Cox, Bart DeLorenzo, Nike Doukas, Olympia Dukakis, Sheldon Epps, Brendon Fox, Arye Gross, Michael Hackett, Gregory Itzin, Jessica Kubzansky, Jonathan Lynn, Dakin Matthews, Alfred Molina, Jeffrey Nordling, Austin Pendleton, Diane Rodriguez, Armin Shimerman, Stephanie Shroyer, French Stewart, Elizabeth Swain, & Stephen Wadsworth.

Tuesdays, 7 – 11pm beginning February 8th
Class fee: $600 for 14 week session, $550 early bird discount.
Class size: 24 – 26 ~ Open to actors age 18 – 35

CS Fundamentals

Scene work from the classics, focusing on:
Shakespeare, The Greeks

Our newest class offering, designed to help upcoming professional actors gain experience and skills in performing the classics.  Through text analysis, monologue and scene work , study will focus intensively on two styles/authors per session, allowing actors intensive exploration in the fundamentals of classical theater.

Tuesdays, 7 – 11pm beginning February 1st
Class fee: $600 for 12 week session, $550 early bird discount.
Class size: 24 – 26 ~ Open to actors age 18 – 35

Shakespeare Workout

Experience the challenges and rewards of playing  Shakespeare in sessions moderated by a rotating group of L.A.’s top actors, directors and acting teachers.

An ongoing, year-round program, Shakespeare Workout features a different guest moderator every month. The workout covers an array of all things Shakespeare: text analysis, poetry and prose, historical study, vocal and physical technique; featuring monologue and scene work throughout. Actors new to the workshop commit to an initial 12-week session.

Tuesdays, 1:30 – 5pm, beginning February 1st
Class fee:  $570 for initial 12 week session, $500 early bird discount.

Class size: 16 – 20 actors per class ~ Open to actors of all ages