GLADIUS® was created in 1997 by Steven Dietrich to assemble the talents of the premier live-action performers in Hollywood and Las Vegas.

Inspired by the interest of audiences in grand-scale, genre-based shows, GLADIUS® was officially formed in 1998 and headquartered in Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world.

The GLADIUS® concept was unique and set new standards for genre-based live-action shows. Visually extreme performances featuring fantastic costuming and adrenaline pumping performances are the trademark of a GLADIUS® show.