Event & Class Calendar
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
Monday Class Performance
Monday, December 1 · 11:15 AM · Angel Room
Catch our Monday Class as they take the stage in the Angel Room for the Stagebridge Fall Class Showcase! This late-morning performance is a chance to see what they’ve been creating all session—stories, scenes, and moments full of heart, humor, and surprise. Come cheer them on and celebrate the magic of learning, growing, and performing at any age.
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Tap Dancing for Everyone
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
Musical Theatre Ensemble
Musical Theatre Ensemble with Kim Saunders & Tania Johnson
Tuesday, December 2 · 11:00 AM · Reidenbach Hall
Raise the curtain and the energy—our Musical Theatre Ensemble is ready to shine! Under the direction of Kim Saunders and Tania Johnson, this dynamic group will bring songs and scenes to life with heart, humor, and plenty of razzle-dazzle. Expect classic tunes, theatrical flair, and moments that might just have you humming along. Join us in Reidenbach Hall to celebrate voices, stories, and the joy of performing together.
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
Tuesday Class Performance
Tuesday, December 1 · 11:15 AM · Downtown Oakland Senior Center
Catch our Tuesday Class as they take the stage in the Angel Room for the Stagebridge Fall Class Showcase! This late-morning performance is a chance to see what they’ve been creating all session—stories, scenes, and moments full of heart, humor, and surprise. Come cheer them on and celebrate the magic of learning, growing, and performing at any age.
Shakespeare Scene Study: Raise the Bard
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
Applied Clowning: Humor in Motion
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
Introduction to Acting and Theater
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
Going to the Well: Discovering, Crafting, and Telling Stories from Your Life
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
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Improv 1 – Laugh Lab
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
Storytelling PLUS! Blending Performing Arts Disciplines
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
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Storytelling PLUS! Blending Performing Arts Disciplines
Storytelling PLUS! with Wayne Harris
Thursday, December 4 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary (Front)
Step into the storytelling spotlight with Wayne Harris and the Storytelling PLUS! ensemble as they share crafted tales filled with heart, humor, and unmistakable Stagebridge spirit. From polished narratives to surprising twists, this showcase highlights the power of personal story and the art of performance. Come be moved, amused, and reminded why stories connect us all.
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
Thursday Class Performance
Thursday, December 4 · 11:15 AM · Angel Room
Catch our Thursday Class as they take the stage in the Angel Room for the Stagebridge Fall Class Showcase! This late-morning performance is a chance to see what they’ve been creating all session—stories, scenes, and moments full of heart, humor, and surprise. Come cheer them on and celebrate the magic of learning, growing, and performing at any age.
NEW CLASS! Improv 2 – Text in Motion
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
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Introduction to Acting and Theater
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
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Improv 1 – Laugh Lab
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
NEW CLASS! Improv 2 – Text in Motion
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
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Improv with Radhika Rao
Improv 1: Laugh Lab
Thursday, December 18 · 11:00 AM · New Oakland Room
Get ready to giggle, gasp, and maybe snort-laugh—Improv 1 is taking over the New Oakland Room for their Fall Class Showcase! Join the Laugh Lab crew as they leap into scenes fueled by quick wit, big choices, and zero fear of the ridiculous. It’s spontaneous, it’s lively, and it’s your perfect mid-morning mood boost. Come support these bold improvisers as they turn “yes, and…” into pure joy.
Text in Motion
Improv 2: Text in Motion
Thursday, December 18 · 1:00 PM · North Berkeley Senior Center
Watch text spring to life as Improv 2 takes the stage for their Fall Class Showcase! This crew transforms words into action—stretching stories, bending characters, and building whole worlds out of a single spark. Expect bold choices, sharp instincts, and plenty of delightful surprises. Come cheer them on as they turn imagination into motion and motion into magic.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Wayne Harris' DRAPETOMANIA
Wayne Harris' DRAPETOMANIA
In 2012, Wayne Harris was invited by the U.S. State Department to travel to Palestine to do Storytelling workshops and perform a piece about Martin Luther King. Feeling at times a tool of the Government, spreading a story of peace to oppressed people, he falls into an unexpected journey…and maybe the joke’s on Uncle Sam.
Tellabration!™ 2025
Tellabration!™ 2025
The Annual Worldwide Celebration of Storytelling
A Virtual Storytelling Event via Zoom
Sponsored by National Storytelling Network (NSN) & Storytelling Association of California (SAC)
With tellers from the Contra Costa Tale Spinners (CCTS) from Contra Costa, and Storytellers of San Diego (SSD)
Contra Costa Tale Spinners: Liz Nichols, Rose Owens, Lance McVay
Storytellers of San Diego: Linda Brown, Patchwork Players (Patti Christensen & James Nelson-Lucas), Mindy Donner
Emceed by Dana Sherry and Liz Nichols from CCTS, and Mindy Donner from SSD
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Storytelling PLUS! Blending Performing Arts Disciplines
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
Going to the Well: Discovering, Crafting, and Telling Stories from Your Life
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
Introduction to Acting and Theater
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
Applied Clowning: Humor in Motion
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
Shakespeare Scene Study: Raise the Bard
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
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Tap Dancing for Everyone
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
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Sunday in the Park with George
Now through November 17, 2025 — Shotgun Players, Berkeley
Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning musical masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, brought to life by Shotgun Players. This dazzling exploration of art, love, and legacy features Stagebridge’s own Matthew Standley in the cast.
Wayne Harris' DRAPETOMANIA
Wayne Harris' DRAPETOMANIA
In 2012, Wayne Harris was invited by the U.S. State Department to travel to Palestine to do Storytelling workshops and perform a piece about Martin Luther King. Feeling at times a tool of the Government, spreading a story of peace to oppressed people, he falls into an unexpected journey…and maybe the joke’s on Uncle Sam.
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Storytelling PLUS! Blending Performing Arts Disciplines
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
Going to the Well: Discovering, Crafting, and Telling Stories from Your Life
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
Going to the Well: Discovering, Crafting, and Telling Stories from Your Life
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
Applied Clowning: Humor in Motion
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
Shakespeare Scene Study: Raise the Bard
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
Tap Dancing for Everyone
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
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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
Singing with Scrumbly: Find Your Voice
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