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Adult Classes

Adult Classes

Adult Academy of the Classics
A nurturing environment for students of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to engage with various aspects of theatre and performance.
Welcome to Theatricum’s Adult Academy of the Classics!

Whether you are a seasoned professional with decades of training under your belt, revisiting the stage after a hiatus, or looking to begin your creative journey with the strongest possible foundation in the classics, Theatricum offers classes that will inspire the next evolution of your craft. The Academy of the Classics provides a supportive environment for adults of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to develop skills in various aspects of theatre and performance.

Theatricum’s unique approach to elevated language, rhetoric, and vocal technique is unparalleled, and is just as relevant to the performance of Shakespeare as it is to booking that next TV audition. Classes in improvisation, movement, text analysis, and scene work encourage creative collaboration and adaptability, useful skills on the stage and off. All classes, including our renowned Shakespeare Intensive, are taught by professionals in their field, steeped in the rich heritage of classical techniques that make the Academy of the Classics without comparison.

Theatricum’s Adult Academy of the Classics meets artists wherever they are on their creative journey to establish firm footing rooted in classical techniques. Maybe you just booked your dream role, or you are fresh out of drama school and looking to continue your training at the highest possible level. Perhaps you are looking to become a stronger public speaker. Theatricum offers programs where ALL of these groups can study and learn together. Diversity of background, age, and experience are cornerstones of Theatricum’s values as an organization, and have proven to be powerful tools in the development of artists in our programs.

We hope that you will join us for an Adult Academy of the Classics class, workshop, professional development program, or intensive—we know that you will leave inspired!

Spring Playwriting Bernardo Cubría
Beginning on Feb 16

Unleash your creativity and break free from self-doubt in this playwriting class with wordsmith of stage and screen,

Improv with Dylan Booth
Beginning: Feb 24th

Practice saying “Yes, and…” come play with actor, writer, and Upright Citizens Brigade comedy virtuoso, Dylan Booth.

Spring Shakespeare Intensive
Beginning: March 30th, 2026

Immerse yourself in a deep dive with experts in the study of: Text, Rhetoric, Elizabethan Life/History/Music/Dance, Voice & Speech

Vocal Improv with Ashley Maher

Workshops on
March 11 and  April 9th
Discover freedom and spontaneity in your voice using rhythm, harmony, and melody to improvise, and leave this workshop feeling more confident and connected to your creative voice

 

                            

Schedule a 60-minute session with our expert teaching artists and experienced professional actors

 

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A Midsummer Night's Dream fairies and Bottom with donkey head at Theatricum Botanicum outdoor Shakespeare theater in Los Angeles.

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