NextStage Productions upcoming Holiday Show:

“Elves Just Wanna Have Fun”

Join us for a fun opportunity to develop and showcase your solo and group singing skills in an educational and supportive environment, designed for adults 50+. Music selections include Broadway, Film and Pop. Rehearsals begin September 11 and culminate in a touring show to multiple locations throughout Santa Cruz County in early December. We can't wait to work with you!

Instructors: Kathryn Adkins, Camille Couture

August 21-12:30-2:00pm
Information and Vocal Placement Meeting

Please come prepared to sing one of your favorite songs! Bring track accompaniment or sing acapella.

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
9850 Monroe Ave. Aptos, CA 95003

Contact 408 357-0640; Email- info@nextstagesantacruz.org

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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NSP Holiday Show Information Meeting

NextStage Productions upcoming Holiday Show, “Elves Just Wanna Have Fun”. Join us for a fun opportunity to develop and showcase your solo and group singing skills in an educational and supportive environment, designed for adults 50+. Music selections include Broadway, Film and Pop. Rehearsals begin September 11 and culminate in a touring show to multiple locations throughout Santa Cruz County in early December. We can't wait to work with you!

Instructors: Kathryn Adkins, Camille Couture

August 21-Information and Vocal placement Meeting. Please come prepared to sing one of your favorite songs! Track accompaniment or acapella.

Andrew Presbyterian Church Aptos

12:30-2:00p

9850 Monroe Ave. Aptos, CA 95003

Contact 408 357-0640; Email- info@nextstagesantacruz.org

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Taiko for People with Parkinson's

NextStage sponsors a Taiko Drumming Class in conjunction with Watsonville Taiko and EASE PD (exercise, activity, support and education for Parkinson’s Disease) for people living with Parkinson’s. These classes, which are offered with full scholarships to students have been a great success for those residing in the Santa Cruz area.

Our next 9-week session of Taiko Drumming begins July 20 at 10am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Melrose Avenue, Santa Cruz.

For more information or to register, email Risa at:
risa@nextstagesantacruz.org

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NextStage Membership Renewal

SORRY WE ARE HAVING SOME TECHNICAL PROBLEMS TAKING MEMBERSHIPS ON THE WEBSITE - WILL SEND AN UPDATE TO OUR MAILING LIST WHEN THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED.

Meanwhile you could mail your membership check for $25 to:
NextStage Productions, PO Box 1955, Capitola, CA 95010

Its time to renew your NextStage Productions Membership!

Remember, NextStage membership follows our fiscal year, which is July 1 2025 - June 30, 2026. Membership is just $25 and supports all of our programs in Education, Enrichment, and Engagement.

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Thank you for your continued support!

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