NextStage Productions
Classes and Workshops

Whether novice or professional, the following classes will lead you to the next level of arts enjoyment and communication. Creative expression improves the quality of life when we share with others in our community.  NSP classes provide a safe environment to explore, build confidence and challenge ourselves.

NextStage Classes for 2025

NSP Vocal Technique Bootcamp: Bring the Mature Voice to Peak Performance

This series of classes is designed to assist mature singers in bringing singing and speaking voices back to a more youthful clarity, flexibility and strength and applying that training to singing at performance level. Students will learn specific exercises for achieving each goal: breath support, rhythm/tempo flexibility, diction and articulation. 

The final two sessions we polish student chosen songs as we prepare for performance. 

Come enjoy the fun. Let your talent shine!

Kathryn Adkins, Instructor

Bio: Kathryn Adkins has over 30 years’ experience teaching voice, acting and directing. She has performed in Europe and for diverse companies including Opera Theater of St. Louis, Santa Cruz Symphony and Cabrillo Stage. She sings with the eclectic music trio, Key of Three. 

A member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing, she is passionate about voice health and strength at any age. 

Parts A, B, C, D Total Bootcamp/Performance package – $150.00
(A total of 13 hours of instruction, plus performance. Only $11.54/hr.)

Individual Classes:

Part A Breath Control, Strength and Vowels for Tone

Wednesdays 2:00-3:30pm February 12, 19 

MidTown Community Center 115 S. Morrissey Ave. Santa Cruz 95062

Cost: $45.00

Part B Diction and Articulation for Clarity, Pitch Accuracy and Speed/Tempo

MidTown Community Center 115 S. Morrissey Ave. Santa Cruz 95062

Wednesday 2:00-3:30pm Feb. 26, March 5

Cost: $45.00

Part C and D – Performance Package - $60.00

Part C Solos and Small Ensemble

Wednesday 2:00-3:30 March 12,19

MidTown Community Center 115 S. Morrissey Ave. Santa Cruz 95062

Bring a prepared solo song of your choice. You may bring a karaoke track accompaniment. 

Part D Singers Build the Show

Create a mini-Musical Review. Wear clothes to move in. Bring a prepared solo song with karaoke track accompaniment. (Optional) We will be using microphones.

Saturday March 22 1:00-3:00pm

Sunday March 23 1:00-3:00 Performance 2:00-3:00  (Donation at the door.)

Market Street Theater 222 Market Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Parts A, B, C, D Total Bootcamp/Performance Package- $150

Note that our ticketing provider Lookout Tickets will add a 4% service surcharge to class fees.

For more information, email info@nextstagesanta.org or call 408-357-0640 (Voice Mail).