Registration Policy

updated 8/19/2022

For further questions about Stagebridge’s registration policies or the Performing Arts Institute, contact staff at info@stagebridge.org.

Class Registration & Payment

Registration: All class registrations must be made at www.stagebridge.org/fall-classes during the open registration period. All registrations are processed in the order they are received.

Students will receive an email confirmation after submitting their registration form. Stagebridge does not honor registration requests made before the open registration period or left as phone messages, unless specified or announced.

If additional assistance is needed, contact Stagebridge staff as soon as possible at info@stagebridge.org or (510) 210-3773.

Waitlists: Students who register for a class that is at full capacity will be placed on a waitlist. Staff will reach out to waitlisted students if a spot becomes available. Similar to registrations, waitlisted students are accepted in the order their registrations are received.

Payment: Registered students must submit full payment by Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

If a student does not submit payment, the student will not be admitted into class, and enrollment will be nullified. Exceptions may be granted due to special circumstances; however, previous arrangements must be made with staff via info@stagebridge.org or (510) 210-3773. 

Digital payments and checks are accepted, and digital payments are preferred. Stagebridge uses a secure portal for all debit and credit card transactions. Stagebridge will send an invoice with a secure payment link following the registration. If you prefer to pay by check, checks must be made payable to “Stagebridge” and be mailed to or dropped off at 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612. 

For information on financial assistance and payment plans, contact info@stagebridge.org or (510) 210-3773.

Withdrawals & Reimbursements: For students who must withdraw from winter classes, withdrawals must be made by Friday, January 9, 2026. Students who have paid for the class can divert their tuition to any following session or can request a full refund. Class withdrawals made after this deadline will not be refunded, and tuition credit cannot be offered. 

If Stagebridge staff cancels a class for any reason, students who have paid for the class can divert their tuition to any following session or can request a full refund.

Stagebridge staff have final authority in refunds and reimbursements. 

Withdrawal requests must be sent to Stagebridge staff at info@stagebridge.org or (510) 210-3773. 

Class Cancellation: Stagebridge reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment is insufficient or for any other administrative reason. If a class is canceled, students who have paid can divert their tuition to any following session or can request a full refund.

Donations: We welcome all donations to Stagebridge! Contributions can be made digitally or by check.

• Checks: Please make payable to Stagebridge and mail or drop off at:
  2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
  Include “Donation” in the memo line. If tuition is included in the same check, please specify the donation amount separately.

• Online: Visit www.stagebridge.org/donate-now to give securely.

Thank you for helping us bring creativity, connection, and lifelong learning to older adults in our community!

Additional Assistance & Questions: For general information, questions regarding registration, or to announce class withdrawal, students are encouraged to contact staff at info@stagebridge.org or by calling the Stagebridge office at 510-210-3773.

Financial Assistance

Stagebridge offers limited financial assistance for its winter classes, dependent on the availability of funds. Financial assistance priority will be given to new students and/or students who have not previously received financial assistance.

Financial Assistance
Stagebridge staff review and approve all financial assistance requests. Applications are accepted until the last day of the month prior to the next month start of each session (two weeks before classes). Students will be notified of their award status one week prior to the start of class instruction.

Liability: By acknowledging that they have read our registration policy, students release Stagebridge from any liability in the case of injury or other harm incurred during class time, performances, or related activities. Students are required to acknowledge that they have read the registration policy during the class registration process.

Recording: Video or audio recording (including taping, recording, photographing, screen capturing, and other methods of capture) by participants for purposes other than instruction is prohibited without prior consent from the instructor. 

Media Release: By registering for the Stagebridge winter classes 2026, students grant permission to Stagebridge to record in-class work or other items, hereinafter referred to as “Materials.” These materials may be used for Stagebridge’s website, newsletters, social media accounts, and any and all published materials. 

Students also release Stagebridge, representatives, employees, managers, members, officers, parent companies, subsidiaries, and directors all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with any use of said “Materials,” including, without limitation, all claims for invasion of privacy, infringement of my right of publicity, defamation and any other personal and/or property rights.