EBCT presents Jackie and the Beanstalk

Get your tickets https://www.firehousearts.org/calendar-event/ebct-jackie-and-the-beanstalk/

Bring your grandkids, family, and friends to see “JACKIE AND THE BEANSTALK, and the Giant, and the Goose, and the Really Truly-Uly Rotten Day!” It’s East Bay Children’s Theatre’s (EBCT’s) fabulous production of Ron Lytle’s classic tale—only this time there’s a fresh new gender swap. Yes! Jackie is a girl! Learn more at:

www.ebctonline.org

Come take a trip up a giant beanstalk, and into a world of music, comedy, and magic with a wacky cast of characters including the troubled Jackie, a vainglorious cow called Rita, an overworked and underpaid golden goose (Lucy), a diminutive giant with an ENORMOUS Napoleon complex, and Stagebridge’s own TERRY PINK ALEXANDER playing Jackie’s distraught momma.

 In this updated version of the story, an adult cast of professional singers, dancers, and actors will delight children and adults alike with its upbeat attitude, clever comedy, and Broadway-style songs.  Do NOT miss it!

EBCT, founded in 1933, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to bring live musical theatre to economically disadvantaged, Title 1 elementary schools throughout the East Bay.  The program is completely FREE to the schools and students the organization serves. EBCT’s public performances raise funds to support the school program.

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES

Come in costume, and have your picture taken ONSTAGE with the cast following any of the public shows.EBCT will be performing JACKIE AND THE BEANSTALK. Tickets are available $15-$25.

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Downtown Oakland Senior Center

Instructor: Daphne Wong

Learn the basics of tap in a fun, welcoming class for all experience levels. Build rhythm, coordination, and confidence while working toward a short showcase routine. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are recommended.

Reidenbach Hall

Stage

Instructor: Kim Saunders

Challenge yourself with some of Shakespeare’s most compelling scenes. This class is designed for intermediate and advanced actors seeking to deepen their understanding and performance of the Bard’s work, though curious newcomers are also welcome.

Angel Room

Instructor: Laura Marlin

New to acting or ready to return after a break? This welcoming 10-week course introduces the essentials through ensemble games, partner scenes, character exploration, and text work—all in a fun, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, sharpen your voice and body awareness, and enjoy the thrill of discovering your stage presence. The class culminates in a script-in-hand sharing for friends and family.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Sara Toby Moore

Uncover the joy of physical expression as you learn to see the world through clown goggles. Add mime skills, comic timing, sound creation, and character-creation to your storytelling for enchantment and joy. A lighthearted and freeing experience for all levels.

Angel Room

Instructor: Joel ben Izzy

Join master storyteller Joel ben Izzy for a workshop that taps into your life experiences to find the stories worth telling. With thoughtful prompts and peer feedback, you'll craft meaningful, authentic narratives. Open to both new and experienced storytellers.

Angel Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Wayne Harris

This dynamic class blends traditional storytelling with movement, music, and rhythm. Explore how to bring your stories to life using creative tools such as dance, drumming, or song. Designed for all levels, this course emphasizes personal expression and audience connection in a supportive setting.

New Community Room

Instructor: Radhika Rao
Enjoy the spontaneity and fun of improv through games, group work, and scene creation. Designed for all levels, this class encourages laughter, creativity, and community.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Radhika Rao
Take your improv skills further using inspiration from text—poems, news stories, even labels! Designed for students with previous improv experience, this course explores long-form storytelling in a fresh, playful way.

New Oakland Room

EBCT presents Jackie and the Beanstalk

Get your tickets https://ebct.stellartickets.com/events/jackie-and-the-beanstalk/occurrences/55c0202a-a4a6-41fa-82e0-f5d4926108b9

Bring your grandkids, family, and friends to see “JACKIE AND THE BEANSTALK, and the Giant, and the Goose, and the Really Truly-Uly Rotten Day!” It’s East Bay Children’s Theatre’s (EBCT’s) fabulous production of Ron Lytle’s classic tale—only this time there’s a fresh new gender swap. Yes! Jackie is a girl! Learn more at:

www.ebctonline.org

Come take a trip up a giant beanstalk, and into a world of music, comedy, and magic with a wacky cast of characters including the troubled Jackie, a vainglorious cow called Rita, an overworked and underpaid golden goose (Lucy), a diminutive giant with an ENORMOUS Napoleon complex, and Stagebridge’s own TERRY PINK ALEXANDER playing Jackie’s distraught momma.

 In this updated version of the story, an adult cast of professional singers, dancers, and actors will delight children and adults alike with its upbeat attitude, clever comedy, and Broadway-style songs.  Do NOT miss it!

EBCT, founded in 1933, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to bring live musical theatre to economically disadvantaged, Title 1 elementary schools throughout the East Bay.  The program is completely FREE to the schools and students the organization serves. EBCT’s public performances raise funds to support the school program.

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES

Come in costume, and have your picture taken ONSTAGE with the cast following any of the public shows.EBCT will be performing JACKIE AND THE BEANSTALK. Tickets are available $15-$25.

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Daphne Wong

Learn the basics of tap in a fun, welcoming class for all experience levels. Build rhythm, coordination, and confidence while working toward a short showcase routine. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are recommended.

Reidenbach Hall

Stage

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Downtown Oakland Senior Center

Instructor: Kim Saunders

Challenge yourself with some of Shakespeare’s most compelling scenes. This class is designed for intermediate and advanced actors seeking to deepen their understanding and performance of the Bard’s work, though curious newcomers are also welcome.

Angel Room

In the cozy cabaret of The Marsh in Berkeley, five Stagebridge Storytellers brought an array of entertaining stories to the crowd. The Marsh’s monthly Tell it on Tuesday program, helmed by long-term producers Rebecca Fisher and Bridget Frederick, hosts an annual show co-produced by The Marsh and Stagebridge every October. Wayne Harris (independent actor, playwright, director, and producer) and Barbara Johnson (Stagebridge Staff) worked together to produce the October 28th program that featured Storytelling students who were auditioned and selected for this year’s show.

For the show at The Marsh, Wayne generously offered coaching to all of the Tellers. In addition, some of the Tellers polished their stories in Joel ben Izzy’s Story Lab, a performance-enhancing storytelling class at Stagebridge. Wayne served as master of ceremonies, offering delightful introductions of each Storyteller, all in rhyme! As an additional treat, showcasing his talent as a blues singer, Wayne was accompanied by the featured musical guest, pianist Jordan Feinstein, on several of Wayne’s original songs at the top of the show.

Samir Saad, Melinda Ginne, Cynthia Cudaback, Linda Wright, and Eleanor Clement Glass were this year’s featured Storytellers. Samir led with a touching reminiscence of leaving a high-powered corporate job in New York for a more fulfilling career as a special education teacher in Oakland. In this role, he touched the life of a little boy named Albert. Melinda’s personal story was about her budding career as a gero-psychologist that began with a humorous, though humiliating, first client encounter and ended with a poignant experience with a client who prospered by her counsel. Having looked for a sign that she was ready to retire, this last encounter brought her career full circle. Cynthia masterfully wove three Native American Trickster folktales together for an energetic and animated adaptation of a pourquoi story about the trickster, Raven, that explains how the ocean’s tides came to be.

After the intermission, Linda embodied Fannie Lou Hamer, an African-American civil rights activist, in her historical story. Fannie Lou grew up as a poor sharecropper picking cotton as a child in Mississippi. She learned to fight, the hard way, for the right to vote, ultimately inspiring thousands of people in the struggle for voting rights. Eleanor colorfully and lovingly

brought her Filipino mother into the room with her family story of how her mother engaged her four children in a game involving multi-colored post-its and lots of fun, which helped them to distribute her belongings and stay a close-knit family even after her passing.

The enthusiastic audience demonstrated their enjoyment and appreciation of the stories throughout the evening!

Instructor: Sara Toby Moore

Uncover the joy of physical expression as you learn to see the world through clown goggles. Add mime skills, comic timing, sound creation, and character-creation to your storytelling for enchantment and joy. A lighthearted and freeing experience for all levels.

Angel Room

Instructor: Laura Marlin

New to acting or ready to return after a break? This welcoming 10-week course introduces the essentials through ensemble games, partner scenes, character exploration, and text work—all in a fun, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, sharpen your voice and body awareness, and enjoy the thrill of discovering your stage presence. The class culminates in a script-in-hand sharing for friends and family.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Wayne Harris

This dynamic class blends traditional storytelling with movement, music, and rhythm. Explore how to bring your stories to life using creative tools such as dance, drumming, or song. Designed for all levels, this course emphasizes personal expression and audience connection in a supportive setting.

New Community Room

Instructor: Radhika Rao
Enjoy the spontaneity and fun of improv through games, group work, and scene creation. Designed for all levels, this class encourages laughter, creativity, and community.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Radhika Rao
Take your improv skills further using inspiration from text—poems, news stories, even labels! Designed for students with previous improv experience, this course explores long-form storytelling in a fresh, playful way.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Mischied, Mayhem & Magic

A showcase of talented Storytellers

Get your tickets at https://www.asst.art/event-details/mischief-mayhem-magic

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Downtown Oakland Senior Center

Instructor: Daphne Wong

Learn the basics of tap in a fun, welcoming class for all experience levels. Build rhythm, coordination, and confidence while working toward a short showcase routine. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are recommended.

Reidenbach Hall

Stage

Instructor: Kim Saunders

Challenge yourself with some of Shakespeare’s most compelling scenes. This class is designed for intermediate and advanced actors seeking to deepen their understanding and performance of the Bard’s work, though curious newcomers are also welcome.

Angel Room

Instructor: Laura Marlin

New to acting or ready to return after a break? This welcoming 10-week course introduces the essentials through ensemble games, partner scenes, character exploration, and text work—all in a fun, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, sharpen your voice and body awareness, and enjoy the thrill of discovering your stage presence. The class culminates in a script-in-hand sharing for friends and family.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Sara Toby Moore

Uncover the joy of physical expression as you learn to see the world through clown goggles. Add mime skills, comic timing, sound creation, and character-creation to your storytelling for enchantment and joy. A lighthearted and freeing experience for all levels.

Angel Room

Instructor: Joel ben Izzy

Join master storyteller Joel ben Izzy for a workshop that taps into your life experiences to find the stories worth telling. With thoughtful prompts and peer feedback, you'll craft meaningful, authentic narratives. Open to both new and experienced storytellers.

Angel Room

Instructor: Wayne Harris

This dynamic class blends traditional storytelling with movement, music, and rhythm. Explore how to bring your stories to life using creative tools such as dance, drumming, or song. Designed for all levels, this course emphasizes personal expression and audience connection in a supportive setting.

New Community Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Downtown Oakland Senior Center

Instructor: Daphne Wong

Learn the basics of tap in a fun, welcoming class for all experience levels. Build rhythm, coordination, and confidence while working toward a short showcase routine. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are recommended.

Reidenbach Hall

Stage

Instructor: Kim Saunders

Challenge yourself with some of Shakespeare’s most compelling scenes. This class is designed for intermediate and advanced actors seeking to deepen their understanding and performance of the Bard’s work, though curious newcomers are also welcome.

Angel Room

Instructor: Sara Toby Moore

Uncover the joy of physical expression as you learn to see the world through clown goggles. Add mime skills, comic timing, sound creation, and character-creation to your storytelling for enchantment and joy. A lighthearted and freeing experience for all levels.

Angel Room

Instructor: Joel ben Izzy

Join master storyteller Joel ben Izzy for a workshop that taps into your life experiences to find the stories worth telling. With thoughtful prompts and peer feedback, you'll craft meaningful, authentic narratives. Open to both new and experienced storytellers.

Angel Room

Instructor: Joel ben Izzy

Join master storyteller Joel ben Izzy for a workshop that taps into your life experiences to find the stories worth telling. With thoughtful prompts and peer feedback, you'll craft meaningful, authentic narratives. Open to both new and experienced storytellers.

Angel Room

Instructor: Wayne Harris

This dynamic class blends traditional storytelling with movement, music, and rhythm. Explore how to bring your stories to life using creative tools such as dance, drumming, or song. Designed for all levels, this course emphasizes personal expression and audience connection in a supportive setting.

New Community Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Daphne Wong

Learn the basics of tap in a fun, welcoming class for all experience levels. Build rhythm, coordination, and confidence while working toward a short showcase routine. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are recommended.

Reidenbach Hall

Stage

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Downtown Oakland Senior Center

Instructor: Kim Saunders

Challenge yourself with some of Shakespeare’s most compelling scenes. This class is designed for intermediate and advanced actors seeking to deepen their understanding and performance of the Bard’s work, though curious newcomers are also welcome.

Angel Room

Instructor: Sara Toby Moore

Uncover the joy of physical expression as you learn to see the world through clown goggles. Add mime skills, comic timing, sound creation, and character-creation to your storytelling for enchantment and joy. A lighthearted and freeing experience for all levels.

Angel Room

Instructor: Laura Marlin

New to acting or ready to return after a break? This welcoming 10-week course introduces the essentials through ensemble games, partner scenes, character exploration, and text work—all in a fun, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, sharpen your voice and body awareness, and enjoy the thrill of discovering your stage presence. The class culminates in a script-in-hand sharing for friends and family.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Joel ben Izzy

Join master storyteller Joel ben Izzy for a workshop that taps into your life experiences to find the stories worth telling. With thoughtful prompts and peer feedback, you'll craft meaningful, authentic narratives. Open to both new and experienced storytellers.

Angel Room

Instructor: Wayne Harris

This dynamic class blends traditional storytelling with movement, music, and rhythm. Explore how to bring your stories to life using creative tools such as dance, drumming, or song. Designed for all levels, this course emphasizes personal expression and audience connection in a supportive setting.

New Community Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Downtown Oakland Senior Center

Instructor: Daphne Wong

Learn the basics of tap in a fun, welcoming class for all experience levels. Build rhythm, coordination, and confidence while working toward a short showcase routine. Tap shoes or hard-soled shoes are recommended.

Reidenbach Hall

Stage

Instructor: Kim Saunders

Challenge yourself with some of Shakespeare’s most compelling scenes. This class is designed for intermediate and advanced actors seeking to deepen their understanding and performance of the Bard’s work, though curious newcomers are also welcome.

Angel Room

Instructor: Sara Toby Moore

Uncover the joy of physical expression as you learn to see the world through clown goggles. Add mime skills, comic timing, sound creation, and character-creation to your storytelling for enchantment and joy. A lighthearted and freeing experience for all levels.

Angel Room

Instructor: Laura Marlin

New to acting or ready to return after a break? This welcoming 10-week course introduces the essentials through ensemble games, partner scenes, character exploration, and text work—all in a fun, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, sharpen your voice and body awareness, and enjoy the thrill of discovering your stage presence. The class culminates in a script-in-hand sharing for friends and family.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Joel ben Izzy

Join master storyteller Joel ben Izzy for a workshop that taps into your life experiences to find the stories worth telling. With thoughtful prompts and peer feedback, you'll craft meaningful, authentic narratives. Open to both new and experienced storytellers.

Angel Room

Instructor: Radhika Rao
Enjoy the spontaneity and fun of improv through games, group work, and scene creation. Designed for all levels, this class encourages laughter, creativity, and community.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Wayne Harris

This dynamic class blends traditional storytelling with movement, music, and rhythm. Explore how to bring your stories to life using creative tools such as dance, drumming, or song. Designed for all levels, this course emphasizes personal expression and audience connection in a supportive setting.

New Community Room

Instructor: Scrumbly Koldewyn

Whether you're new to singing or have years of experience, this class provides a fun and supportive environment to explore your voice. Individualized coaching on solos and duets of your favorite songs, group camaraderie, and a final recorded showcase make this class a highlight of the week.

Angel Room

Instructor: Radhika Rao
Take your improv skills further using inspiration from text—poems, news stories, even labels! Designed for students with previous improv experience, this course explores long-form storytelling in a fresh, playful way.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Laura Marlin

New to acting or ready to return after a break? This welcoming 10-week course introduces the essentials through ensemble games, partner scenes, character exploration, and text work—all in a fun, low-pressure environment. Build confidence, sharpen your voice and body awareness, and enjoy the thrill of discovering your stage presence. The class culminates in a script-in-hand sharing for friends and family.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Radhika Rao
Enjoy the spontaneity and fun of improv through games, group work, and scene creation. Designed for all levels, this class encourages laughter, creativity, and community.

New Oakland Room

Instructor: Radhika Rao
Take your improv skills further using inspiration from text—poems, news stories, even labels! Designed for students with previous improv experience, this course explores long-form storytelling in a fresh, playful way.

New Oakland Room