Introducing the senior community singing troupe that celebrates the joy of music and camaraderie! 🎶

Our Silver Singers are a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for fun, heartwarming music. Our inclusive and supportive environment is designed to bring out your Inner Songbird! The Silver Singers rehearse weekly while performing at various local senior communities around Carlsbad, sharing the gift of music and creating unforgettable moments for both performers and audiences alike!

The Silver Singers is led by instructor Beatrice Mojtahed (Crosbie).

Our Silver Singers are graciously sponsored by the Sahm Foundation.

Monday Night Live! returns with instructor Emily Friesen (supported and trained by Samantha Ginn) and musical inspiration from new instructor MG Green (recently seen in the La Havana Madrid onstage band)!!

This sketch comedy experience is tailored for teens and young adults with neurodiversity and is a fun and community building event for all! Originally developed by NVA alumni Samantha Ginn, this one-of-a-kind program allows students to explore themes they love (anime, musicals, and more!) through various acting forms—stand-up, scene work, show hosting, movement, music, and beyond!

Under the guidance of experienced teaching artists Emily and MG, students will gain confidence, collaboration skills, and new acting techniques in a fun, supportive environment. And of course, we’ll wrap it all up with our own live comedy sketch show—because what’s Monday Night Live! without a grand finale?

About the Instructor, Emily Friesen:

Emily Friesen is thrilled to be joining Monday Night Live! Graduating with a degree in Musical Theater, she has worked and performed all over the world including specialized classical acting training in London. She currently teaches theater to adults with neurodiversity at Teri Campus of Life where she helps lead the Teri Players as well as creating sensory theater experiences. She believes in endless creativity and finds joy in discovering new things with her students.

About the Instructor, MG Green:

MG Green (they/them) is thrilled to join Monday Night Live! Their career as a writer, performer and musician started in Chicago after graduating from Lake Forest College, and they have been blessed to continue that journey in their natal county of San Diego as an actor musician with Moxie Theatre (Man and Moon), Diversionary Theatre (TLDR; Thelma Louise Dyke Remix), and as a musician with Junior Theatre (Mean Girls). They would like to extend endless gratitude to their family and chosen family for their grace and support in this musical journey of life. www.banyanboii.com

Learn improv from an expert instructor who has taught all types & levels of improv! Whether you have never done improv or are a seasoned veteran of the art, Patrick can instruct and extend your understanding of comedy improvisation. Patrick has studied with many different schools of thought (UCB/iO/Annoyance/Second City) as well as created unique exercises and forms of his own. *All skill levels welcome! (Beginner to Expert)

*AGES 18+*

$15 Drop in Rate

*New to the class? Use the code “NEWIMPROV” for $5 off your first class.

This focused, invite-only lab is for improvisers ready to build full-length improvised plays. Over seven weeks at New Village Arts, you’ll train in protagonist-driven storytelling, multi-thread plots, genre work, and sustained character arcs. Led by Patrick McInnis, the lab functions like a rehearsal process with repeated longform runs, side-coaching, and detailed notes. The ensemble culminates in a public narrative performance at New Village Arts.

NOTE: This class is by invitation or instructor approval. Please email Patrick McInnis patrick@CoastalSanDiegoLife.com to inquire.

January 17 – March 7 (No class on February 14) | 9:00-11:00am

$225 per participant*

Through fun, engaging exercises and classic improv games, students will learn the essential tools of improvisation — including listening, collaboration, spontaneity, and making confident choices in the moment. The emphasis is on play, connection, and skill-building, not performance pressure or being “funny.”

This class creates a supportive, encouraging environment where students can experiment, grow, and enjoy the creative process. No acting background required — just curiosity and a willingness to play.

The class is taught by Patrick McInnis, an experienced improv instructor who specializes in helping students build confidence, creativity, and strong foundational skills.

January 17 – March 7 (No class on February 14) | 11:15am-1:15pm

$225 per participant*

About the Instructor, Patrick McInnis:

Through teaching and performance, Patrick McInnis has shared his love of improv with students and audiences across the US. His team The Third Thought has performed regularly in national festivals, and he has built vibrant improv communities in Boulder, Colorado, Tampa/St. Petersburg and now here in Carlsbad. Learners from elementary schools through assisted living facilities have played and learned with Patrick. His teaching engagements include American Stage Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, and the University of Southern California.  His corporate training clients include organizations from small to large, including iRobot and Johnson & Johnson. He is delighted to have the opportunity to bring improv to New Village Arts.

Enjoy the vibrant world of visual arts with Monica Martin! From relaxed Paint & Sip evenings where creativity flows as freely as the wine, to the delicate strokes of watercolor classes that bring landscapes to life, Monica’s teaching knows no bounds. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just dipping your brush into the palette for the first time, Monica’s classes promise inspiration, fun, and a journey through the colorful tapestry of artistic expression.

About Monica Martin:

I’m often asked, why do you always paint flowers? My answer is simple. They bring joy to others. Through the use of color, I can paint anything I can imagine. Sometime realistic, but often completely whimsical, my style has become my signature. For the past 11 years, I’ve had the opportunity to share my art nationwide.