Stagebridge

Stagebridge is a unique and special institution. It brings joy to the lives of seniors and their families and friends through the creative arts. There are classes in acting, singing, storytelling and more. Staff and clientele are diverse, interesting and welcoming.

Love the classes for older adults here. The teachers shine bright, too.

Stage bridge is an incredible Institution in Oakland. It's for folks who are 50 years plus and there are classes in all areas of the Arts. Different kinds of singing and dancing and Stage performance are among them particularly wonderful are the variety of excellent teachers who all come from the Bay Area and represent some enthusiastic delightful talent that the Bay Area is so famous for.

My wife and I for instance are enjoying a Broadway singing song and dance class. We've been doing it for a few years and have put on some wonderful shows including Chorus line.

A wonderful place for people 50 and older to take classes in the Performing Arts. Acting, musical theater, storytelling, singing, tap dancing, improvisation, and more!

Great place for seniors to take classes and theatre related activities- all sorts.

A fabulous place to explore, learn, grow. Talented students and really talented teachers, who will take you at whatever level you are and help you improve - singing, acting, playwriting, improv, storytelling. Put your fears and insecurities aside. This is a really welcoming, safe place to try something new, something you may have thought you could never do. Visit a class for free and see what it's all about.

I found Stagebridge five years ago when my next-door neighbor invited me to go to summer camp. I spent the most fun, intense, exhausting week of my adult life and have been hooked ever since. Stagebridge offers classes in the performing arts to adults over 50 (and their friends) Every day, and has recently added evening classes as well for those who still have to work;-( Before finding Stagebridge I was an early retiree, relocated from across the Bay, and at a real loss for fulfilling activities and good friends.

My life has been transformed in the most positive of ways since going to camp that first summer and then taking classes during the year. I got to fulfill a lifelong dream of performing West Side Story! I can't say enough good things about the wonderful people who teach at Stagebridge and the wonderful students who attend classes there. You could be one of them! Check out the website for upcoming classes soon to be available for the winter session.

I'll third a rec for Counter Attack! I was delighted by the story of the longtime waitress vs. the young whippersnapper. I laughed a lot and came away with a better appreciation of the folks who bring food to my table at the various restaurants I've Yelped about. Watching the enactment of a diner's rush hour left me exhausted (in a good way). The music doesn't hurt either. This is the last weekend. Check it out.

Counter Attack adapted from Candacy Taylor's book Counter Culture: The American Coffee Shop Waitress by the oh so talented local treasure Joan Holden is an hysterically funny theatrical event! Joan Mankin RULES! She is so very funny! Her facial expressions and body language say far more than words ever could. The play's language is witty and tight. Holden continues to delight! Sarah Mitchell outdoes herself as the young waitress learning the ropes from the more experienced. (Kudos for the casting!) The 'crowd' of customers contributes to the comedic experience! Sharon Lockwood directed this excellent night of theatre! Stagebridge is a fantastic theatre company dedicated to dramatically demonstrating that life does not stop or become less interesting when one ages! Everyone should see this show! Gather your friends! Bring your parents! Do not miss this show!