Winter 2026 | Stagebridge Class Registration | January 12 - April 15
You’re never too old to learn performing arts skills! Come to Stagebridge this Winter and learn in a supportive community with others. Make new friends and surprise yourself and others with new-found joy!
Basics & Contact Information
Students, new or returning, must complete all of the following. For additional assistance or questions, please visit our FAQ page at stagebridge.org/pai-faq, email our staff at register@stagebridge.org, or call our customer service line at (510) 210-3773.
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Stagebridge is a community for lifelong learners over the age of 50 years. Are you a lifelong learner over the age of 50 years?
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Class Registration
For further information regarding course offerings, please refer to our course catalog at: www.stagebridge.org/pai-catalog. Please note that classes that are cancelled or cannot take any more students on the waitlist may be removed from the list below.
Choose your classes by clicking the box to the left of your selection(s). Class times are displayed in Pacific Daylight Time (PT). All classes meet in-person at the First Congregational Church of Oakland (2501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612), unless otherwise specified.
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Music & Singing
Singing with Scrumbly/Mondays/Scrumbly Koldewyn
Mondays, 10a–12p · Stagebridge, Angel Room
$
350.00
Singing with Scrumbly/Tuesdays/Scrumbly Koldewyn
Tuesdays, 10a–12p · Downtown Oakland Senior Center (Free with DOSC Membership)
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Free
Singing with Scrumbly/Wednesdays/Scrumbly Koldewyn
Wednesdays, 1p–3p · Stagebridge, Angel Room
$
350.00
Singing with Scrumbly/Thursdays/Scrumbly Koldewyn
Thursdays, 10a–12p · Stagebridge, Angel Room
$
350.00
The Origins of Folk Music Paul Daniels & Brian Young
January 15 – February 12 Thursdays, 1p–3p · Angel Room Trace folk traditions from ancient roots to modern revival. Learn, sing, and create folk-inspired pieces while honoring Joe & Eddie’s legacy.
$
150.00
Theatre & Performance
Improv/Let's Laugh/Radhika Rao
January 29 – March 26 Thursdays · New Oakland Room Morning Session: 10a–12p · Let’s Laugh! — improv games and play, no experience needed.
$
250.00
Improv/Rainbow of Desire/Radhika Rao
January 29 – March 26 Thursdays · New Oakland Room Afternoon Session: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. · Rainbow of Desire — Augusto Boal’s advanced technique. Prior improv experience required
$
250.00
Acting/Cindy Goldfield
January 27 – March 31 Tuesdays, 10a–12p · Angel Room Work with scenes from Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information, plus monologues and other plays. Explore themes of love, communication, and technology.
$
350.00
Musical Theatre/Kim Saunders & Tania Johnson
January 20 – March 24 Tuesdays, 10a–12p · Choir Room Step into Into the Woods Sr. with acting, singing, and dancing. Learn solos, group numbers, choreography, and staging.
$
350.00
Humor in Motion/Toby Moore
February 4 – April 15 (skip 3/18) Wednesdays, 10a–12p · Angel Room Explore clowning and physical theatre. Build comic routines, share stories, and embrace silliness in a fun, creative environment.
$
350.00
Radio Drama/M Graham Smith
January 29 – April 2 Thursdays, 1p–3p · New Community Room/Reidenbach Hall Step into the Golden Age of radio. Rehearse classic dramas, use sound effects, and collaborate with a professional sound designer for a final performance.
$
350.00
Storytelling & Writing
Storytelling/ Joel Ben Izzy
January 26 – April 6 (skip 2/16, 3/16, 3/23) Mondays, 1p–3:30p · Angel Room Craft authentic narratives from life experiences with prompts, peer feedback, and guidance from a master storyteller. Note: Interested students are encouraged to join Introduction to Storytelling in order to prepare stories for public performance.
$
250.00
Storytelling Plus/Wayne Harris
January 22 – March 19 (+ extra class Mar 17/19) Thursdays, 1p–3:30p · Choir Room Blend storytelling with movement, music, and rhythm. Explore dance, drumming, and song to bring stories to life.
$
350.00
Just One More Story: Telling to Children/Willy Claflin
January 28 – April 1 Wednesdays, 1p–3p · New Community Room Learn how to tell stories to children of all ages. Gain repertoire, songs, props, and strategies for school and family settings.
$
350.00
Donations
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Donations are strongly encouraged to support Stagebridge's programs and commitment to providing free events for the public.
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Choose your payment option below and Stagebridge staff will follow up with instructions or a digital invoice to pay online.
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