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CapStage Academy
The Capital Stage Academy is an opportunity for local and visiting theatre professionals to share their skills with the Sacramento community. All levels of experience and interest are welcome (adults 18 and over). Develop your skills and expand your performing arts network with Capital Stage professionals. Learn more about our Teaching Artists.
UPCOMING CLASSES:
FALL 2026
Stage Combat with Jarod Wiggins
Class Description: Join local fight choreographer Jarod Wiggins as they give you a deep dive into the fundamentals of stage combat. Explore the movements and mechanics of violence, how they can safely be portrayed on stage, and how to use these techniques to enhance our storytelling. Experiment with how choreography can be applied to a variety of scenes and the differences between comedic and dramatic fights. Build up to scene work and learn how a fight can reveal just as much of a character as a monologue. Learn more about our Teaching Artists.
Class Location: All classes will take place at CLARA (E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts, 2420 N Street, Sacramento) in Studio 130
Class Times: (8 weeks) Mondays, September 21 – November 9, 2026, from 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition: $300
FALL 2026
Shakespeare for Actors with Elyse Sharp
Class Description: Shakespeare’s plays are some of the most powerful and enduring works in the theatrical canon, but for many actors, the language can feel intimidating. In this 8-week class, you’ll learn how to make sense of Shakespeare’s language and bring his characters to life in a way that feels natural, grounded, and fun. Taught by award-winning Shakespeare scholar and professional actor, Elyse Sharp, who has helped thousands of people get past the intimidation and into the text, this course offers practical techniques you can apply right away in rehearsals, auditions, and performance, whether you’re new to Shakespeare or looking to sharpen your skills. This class will help you improve your understanding of Shakespeare’s text, strengthen your classical acting skills, and build confidence performing heightened language. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in Shakespearean performance and the confidence to tackle his works in auditions, rehearsals, and performance. Learn more about our Teaching Artists.
Class Location: All classes will take place at CLARA (E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts, 2420 N Street, Sacramento) in Studio 130
Class Times: (8 weeks) Tuesdays, September 22 – November 17, 2026, from 6:30-8:30 pm (No class Nov. 10)
Tuition: $300
Questions or Concerns?
Contact Education Manager, Logan Germano Heller at lheller@capstage.org.