To Engage, Educate and Enrich the lives of Active Adults 50+
and their communities through Creative Arts Experiences.

We transform lives through creative expression for self-discovery, connection, and empowerment. We facilitate transformation by amplifying the innate social-emotional benefits of the arts.
By offering easily accessible learning programs we provide opportunities for community engagement and a legacy of improved health and happiness. Our theatre arts programs range from empowering students through storytelling, to helping seniors reclaim their dignity with creative expression. Our health and wellness programs offer hope and opportunity to people living with Parkinson’s.

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NextStage Productions is a 501c3 charitable non-profit organization that uses the creative and expressive arts to bring positive energy to the way people view or experience aging.
This incredible organization, completely staffed by volunteers, has been in existence for eleven years now, and it is donors that keep our programs thriving. Donors are the main support for the shows and productions that enrich the lives of so many seniors. It is donors who support the many public entertainment and education events that we bring to the community. It is donors that support the health and wellness of seniors living with Parkinsons by helping to fund the Taiko Drumming program.

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Readers Theater Tryouts

NextStage’s Sixth Annual Readers Theater will be holding Try-outs for their upcoming 2026 short play festival.

Date: Tuesday, January 6, 1-3pm
Where: Seacliff Mobile Home Park Community Center (directly in front of you as you drive into the park. Parking on either side of the building)

Please bring your 2026 calendars with you because we need to know when you will NOT be available end of March and all of April for performances.

Singer / Songwriter Showcase

NextStage Productions Presents a Singer-Songwriters Showcase Extravaganza featuring Debbie Nargi-Brown, Dan Frachette, Rachel Goodman, Mark Bradlyn, Glen MacPherson and Nancy Cassidy.

January 31 4:00pm

418 PROJECT, 155 River St. Santa Cruz

$20 suggested donation at the door or in advance at Eventbrite (service fees will be added).

Paid parking available at city parking lot next door.