By Noreen Santaluce
Are you over 50 and have talent (hidden or otherwise) in the entertainment field?
Or, do you want to sharpen your skills and show case your abilities in singing, dancing or acting? If so, you should check into the new organization in this area called Stagebridge.
Lynn Knudsen is responsible for starting this Santa Cruz group after her positive experience in a Performing Arts Summer Camp offered by the original Stagebridge in Oakland. Her thought was “Santa Cruz could use a group like this.”
Drawing on her background in New York musical theater, she promptly organized Santa Cruz Stagebridge and has set up a program of performing arts classes at Cabrillo College that will run from June 20 to June 26. There will be classes and work shops in singing, dancing, acting, improvisation, Zumba, story telling and musical theater led by experts in these fields.
To quote Lynn Knudsen, “If you are over 50 and want to fulfill a dream of performing or renew your abilities while having fun with a great group of people, this is your opportunity.”
Members of the present group, which is affiliated with the Oakland Stagebridge, are already giving performances billed as “Hats Off To Broadway” in local venues. An open-to-the-public show is planned for Saturday, May 18 at the Soquel Congregational Church followed by a salad luncheon. No charge. Donations accepted.
To register for Cabrillo classes, call 479-6331. For further information, call Lynn Knudsen at 477-0127.
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