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FC Buzz Weekend: Norwalk Film Festival, Puss in Boots in Bridgeport and More!

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>FC Buzz Weekend January 10-12, 2025</strong></p><p>HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/through-a-different-set-of-eyes-art-exhibition---opening-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition - Opening Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>Wilton Library</strong></p><p>Friday Jan 10, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm</p><p>Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who have submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/documentary-screening-i-hope-this-helps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Documentary Screening: I Hope This Helps!</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Conservatory Black Box</strong></p><p>Friday Jan 10, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>The film is written &amp; directed by Daniel Freed and is Executive Produced by Matthew Modine and Adam Rackoff. "I Hope This Helps" was awarded Best Feature Documentary at TIFF and will screen in Norwalk as part of our kick off celebration. After the screening, the filmmakers will join for a special Q&amp;A to discuss the film and the state of our industry &amp; AI. And don’t miss the Opening Night Party from 8pm - 10pm.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/best-of-the-eagles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Best of the Eagles</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts</strong></p><p>Friday Jan 10, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>BOTE is the most exact interpretation of the music of the Eagles in America, bar none! Each member mirrors his counterpart in the Eagles instrumentally and vocally. However, this is no simple copy band or impersonator act, but rather a group of excellent musicians who expertly and authentically re-create the songs, the music, the vocals, and the magical aura of one of America’s greatest rock bands. After selling out many venues in the region including the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, BOTE looks forward to sharing a great night of Eagles hits.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/5th-annual-norwalk-film-festival-214ea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>5th Annual Norwalk Film Festival</strong></a></p><p><strong>District Music Hall</strong></p><p>Friday Jan 10, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Enjoy a multitude of screenings, insightful filmmaker Q&amp;A’s, and panel discussions. It all starts Friday evening with an opening night party, January 10th at 6pm – all are welcome! Films will be screened Saturday, January 11th and Sunday, January 12th at The District Music Hall. Filmmaker Q&amp;A and panels will be held, conveniently, next door at Space67Studios.</p><p><a href="https://www.norwalkfilmfestival.org/2025-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>SEED&amp;SPARK WORKSHOP: Crowdfunding to Gain Independence</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts</strong></p><p>Saturday, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, offers <strong>. </strong>Learn crowdfunding and building your audience from one of its earliest and most important pioneers. Emily Best is the founder and CEO of Seed&amp;Spark, a platform that makes entertainment more diverse, inclusive, connected and essential. Seed&amp;Spark’s platform and national education program have helped thousands of bold storytellers raise millions to bring to life entirely new stories, and Seed&amp;Spark delivers those stories into workplaces for employee training, engagement, and intelligence through an enterprise SaaS platform Film Forward.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/meet-the-author-an-afternoon-with-guy-trebay-and-chris-frantz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Meet the Author: An Afternoon with Guy Trebay and Chris Frantz</strong></a></p><p><strong>Pequot Library</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 11, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Guy Trebay has chronicled culture, both high and low, for decades, writing for The New Yorker, the Village Voice, Interview, Esquire, and Artforum. He has served as a style reporter and critic for The New York Times for the last two decades.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/documentary-screening-ratified" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Ratified</strong></a></p><p><strong>District Music Hall</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 11, 2025, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>In partnership with Fund for Women &amp; Girls at Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Norwalk Film Festival presents @ratifythefilm. Ratified follows a multi-racial, multi-generational coalition of activists and politicians taking up the mantle of the 100 year struggle to enshrine the Equal Rights Amendment in the US Constitution by pushing Virginia to become the 38th and final state needed to ratify the ERA.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/sun-kings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Sun Kings. Relive a magical time in music history with “SUN KINGS – A BEATLES TRIBUTE.”</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 11, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, welcomes Sit back, relax, and enjoy the music created by one of the most influential bands of our time. You’ll hear many of their No. 1 hits as well as some of their lesser known tunes – all performed with an attention to detail duplicating their tight harmonies, fancy guitar work, and solid backbeat. In other words, that signature Beatles sound!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/puss-in-boots-9ad05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Puss in Boots</strong></a></p><p><strong>Downtown Cabaret Theatre</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 11, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a purr-fectly exciting adventure as DCT brings the timeless tale of Puss in Boots to life like never before! Get ready to meet the coolest cat in town—Puss in Boots! With a twinkle in his eye and style for miles, this cunning feline is ready to charm audiences of all ages with his quick wit, killer fashion sense, and oh-so-savvy schemes. Join Puss in Boots on a wild ride as he outsmarts everyone in his path, from bumbling ogres to tricky trolls. But watch out, because this clever kitty might just find himself in some hairy situations along the way!</p><p>Sunday Jan 12, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, <strong>Space67Studios</strong> hosts <strong>The Work - A Filmmaking Workshop</strong>. Part of the Norwalk Film Festival, "The Work" is an intensive four-part series workshop focusing on the day-to-day practice of filmmaking – all of it gleaned from seasoned professionals who roll up their sleeves to develop story, direct a casting, get the shots and master post.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-work---filmmaking-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-work---filmmaking-workshop</a></p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

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Four Fairfield County Bank Employees Earn Licenses for Life Insurance, Annuities

<h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Four Fairfield County Bank Employees Earn Licenses as Life Insurance and Fixed Annuity Producers</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yonatan Carrillo, Business Services Specialist at the Darien Branch; Diana Kessler, AVP, Assistant Branch Manager at Ridgefield’s 150 Danbury Road Branch; Jairo Rosas, Assistant Branch Manager at Danbury’s Mill Plain Road Branch; and Alison Wood, Assistant Branch Manager in Wilton, have successfully completed the exam required to become licensed to sell fixed annuities and life insurance as Osaic Institutions Insurance Agents.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To earn their licenses, these employees undertook rigorous coursework and passed the required exam. Licensed Insurance Producers must also engage in continuing education to maintain their accreditation, ensuring they can provide clients with the most up-to-date information and superior service.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Gaining my Insurance Producer license is not only an exciting step for myself professionally, but it broadens what I’m able to offer my clients,” said Diana Kessler, AVP, Assistant Branch Manager. “I now have a deeper understanding of a client’s entire financial landscape, and I’m thrilled to be able to play a larger role in helping them achieve their goals!”</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fairfield County Bank now provides clients with the opportunity to access life insurance and fixed annuities in conjunction with traditional banking services. This integrated approach simplifies financial planning and saves time. By offering life insurance and fixed annuities, the Bank helps clients protect their loved ones and plan for the future, whether through life insurance policies or creating guaranteed income streams for retirement.“We are so excited for the latest additions to our Licensed Bank Employee team,” said Elyssia Poland, AVP, Fairfield County Financial Services* Compliance and Operations Manager. “Yonatan, Diana, Jairo, and Alison all worked diligently to prepare for the exam, and I am very proud of their success. We’re thrilled to support our Bank partners as they expand their offerings to clients.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Several Licensed Bank Employees are now available across the Bank’s footprint. To find the branch nearest you, please visit:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/branch-locations.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/branch-locations.html</a></p>

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New Executive Director Appointed to Lead Malta House

<p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">NORWALK, Conn. --</strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.maltahouse.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Malta House</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">, a non-profit organization committed to&nbsp;</span>providing support services and independent living skills to pregnant and parenting mothers and their children,&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">announced today the appointment of Michelle Saldivar as Executive Director. Saldivar replaces retiring director Lisa&nbsp;</span>Casagrande&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Koeppel whose leadership was instrumental in team building and the development of Malta House’s Nursery program to support moms and their babies.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Saldivar will lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, working closely with the Board in implementing strategic initiatives that will advance the 27-year-old organization’s mission and long-term vision.&nbsp;&nbsp;She will oversee fundraising efforts, program development, financial operations, facility management, human resources, and community outreach, all aimed at empowering moms to thrive.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Saldivar brings over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector with various organizations where her responsibilities spanned strategic planning, fundraising initiatives, talent development, marketing, and resource and event management. Most recently, she served as Marketing &amp; Communications Director at Literacy How, a Trumbull-based organization focused on closing the opportunity gap in reading. Through her innovative programs, Saldivar played a key role in advancing Literacy How’s mission to improve literacy outcomes for underserved communities.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">During her seven years at Stamford-based Building One Community, Saldivar held a variety of roles, including overseeing citizenship programs, literacy initiatives, workforce development, COVID-19 response efforts, and fundraising campaigns. Her work had a measurable impact on supporting immigrant communities in Fairfield County, empowering individuals and families to achieve economic mobility and social integration.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p>“Michelle’s successful record in non-profits committed to supporting underserved populations makes her an excellent fit for delivering on our mission and long-term strategic vision for transforming the lives of pregnant and parenting mothers and their children,” says Michael O’Rourke, acting Chair of Malta House’s Board of Directors. “Her experience in vocational training and literacy will be especially valuable in educating moms on workforce readiness.”</p><p>“It is a privilege and a career highlight to join the leadership team at Malta House,” says Saldivar. “I look forward to leveraging my skills in non-profit management to help further Malta House’s important work, and to ensure that it remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for the mothers and children we serve.”A resident of Darien, Saldivar has a B.A. in Economics and International Studies from Stonehill College where she graduated with highest honors.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>

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Greater Norwalk Chamber Welcomes Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque to the Community

<p>The Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce celebrated a flavorful addition to the local dining scene with the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque. Chamber ambassadors and attendees enjoyed a showcase of the restaurant’s specialties, featuring their signature slow-smoked barbeque dishes.</p><p>Mighty Quinn’s brings a unique approach to BBQ, drawing inspiration from classic styles while crafting a flavor distinctly their own. The restaurant prides itself on using high-quality, all-natural ingredients, wood-smoking their meats to perfection, and adding just the right balance of seasoning to create a memorable dining experience.</p><p>The Chamber shared their enthusiasm on social media:</p><p>“We were treated to an incredible spread of their BBQ specialties, and let us tell you—it’s a must-try! Mighty Quinn’s is on a mission to bring BBQ to life with a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Welcome to the Norwalk community, Mighty Quinn’s! We’re thrilled to have you and can’t wait for everyone to enjoy your incredible flavors.”</p><p>Mighty Quinn’s is more than just a barbeque spot; it’s a celebration of BBQ culture done right. Whether you’re a fan of tender brisket, smoky pulled pork, or other delicious favorites, this new addition to the Norwalk food scene is a must-visit.</p><p>Learn more about Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque and explore their menu at <a href="https://www.mightyquinnsbbq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mighty Quinn’s BBQ</a>.</p>

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Why Small Businesses Matter in Norwalk: Closet & Storage Concepts

<h2><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Why Small Businesses Matter</strong></h2><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Shop small, do big things for your community</em></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Meet Victoria L. Shea, Designer at</strong><a href="https://www.closetandstorageconcepts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"><strong> Closet &amp; Storage Concepts</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">What is your best-selling product/service?</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Closets! We serve the greater Fairfield County area as well as Westchester County, where we design and install a multitude of closets – ranging from simple reach-in’s, to massive walk-ins. We have a variety of color/material options to choose from, and manufacture all of our projects in our own production warehouse. We also specialize in any type of storage solution – whether that be pantries, laundry rooms, garages, or offices – no project is too big or small!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Aside from Home Depot, Lowe’s and Ring’s End, we work with multiple local builders, as well as interior designers across Fairfield/Westchester Counties. We offer a discount to those in the building/design industry, and it has allowed their clients to obtain more of our products/services at a very economical price.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Have you ever “reimagined” your small business?</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">We are always on the hunt to see how we can grow our business. While we are a small business, we are franchising and have showrooms in a few states up and down the east coast, and one showroom located in Arizona. Our goal is to spread nationally, with showrooms located across the country, and dive into the commercial world (in addition to residences we already serve), as we believe that a good design goes beyond decoration – enhancing the way people live and interact with their surroundings.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Learn more, and view project photos: </span><a href="https://www.closetandstorageconcepts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.closetandstorageconcepts.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Follow along on social media:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClosetAndStorageConceptsCT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Facebook</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/closetandstorageconceptsclt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Instagram</a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">HamletHub thanks</strong><a href="http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"><strong>Fairfield County Bank </strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!</strong></p><p><br></p>

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Join the Norwalk Health Department Emergency Response Team

<p><strong>Make a Difference While Giving Back to Your Community</strong></p><p><strong>NORWALK, Conn.</strong> – The Norwalk Health Department (NHD) Emergency Response Team (ERT) plays a vital role in public health emergency preparedness and community wellness efforts, and now <em>you</em> can be part of this impactful team!</p><p>The NHD is seeking adults (18+) who live or work in the Norwalk area to volunteer for the ERT. This team includes both medical and non-medical professionals who generously donate their time and expertise to:</p><ul><li>Prepare for and respond to emergencies.</li><li>Promote healthy living year-round.</li></ul><h3>Why Join the Emergency Response Team?</h3><p>ERT volunteers help expand the capabilities of the Health Department staff by:</p><ul><li>Spreading preparedness messages within the community.</li><li>Assisting with public health programs and events.</li><li>The Health Department provides training and insurance, while volunteers bring their unique skills and dedication.</li></ul><h3>Winter 2025 Training Session</h3><ul><li><strong>Orientation:</strong> Late January 2025.</li><li><strong>Training Dates:</strong> Four mandatory sessions on consecutive Wednesdays (February 5, 12, 19, and 26), from 7–9 PM.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Norwalk Health Department, 137 East Avenue.</li></ul><h3>Ready to Sign Up?</h3><p>Advanced registration is required. Contact NHD to register or learn more:</p><ul><li>Call: (203) 854-7979</li><li>Email: dana.ross@norwalkct.gov</li></ul><p>Join a team of over 150 dedicated volunteers already making an impact. Find out if the ERT is the right fit for you!</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.norwalkhealth.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.norwalkhealth.com</strong></a> for additional details.</p>

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Thrown Stone Theatre Company's Seventh Season at Crystal Theatre, South Norwalk

<p>Thrown Stone Theatre Company's its seventh season, at the Crystal Theatre in South Norwalk. Featuring the world premieres of&nbsp;<strong><em>Fools’ Paradise</em></strong>&nbsp;by Jonathan Winn and&nbsp;<strong><em>The Good District</em></strong>&nbsp;by Tony Meneses, the 2025 season explores themes of personal transformation, resilience, and the courage it takes to live with purpose.</p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nWJeAOTpIII?showinfo=0"></iframe><p><br></p><p>“The courage to live purposefully feels more urgent than ever,” said Jonathan Winn, Co-Artistic Director of Thrown Stone, “and theatre — especially new work — is uniquely equipped to ask the hard questions about who we are and who we want to be.”</p><p>Thrown Stone audiences will remember<a href="https://thrownstone.org/person/tony-meneses/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>&nbsp;Tony Meneses</strong></a>&nbsp;as the author of&nbsp;<em>The&nbsp;Caterers</em>, which performed at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in&nbsp;<a href="https://thrownstone.org/about/production-history/suburbs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong><em>The Suburbs</em></strong></a>&nbsp;season in 2021. His celebrated works include&nbsp;<em>Guadalupe in the Guest Room, twenty50, The Hombres,</em>&nbsp;and many more.</p><p>“I’m thrilled to work with Thrown Stone again,” said Tony,&nbsp;“the first company to instill faith in me that theatre would survive the pandemic! I have such fond memories creating new work with this new work devoted company, and can’t wait to do it again. Especially with&nbsp;<em>The Good District</em>, a play all about making something wondrous, even in the most unexpected and challenging of circumstances.”</p><p>After 25 dynamic years as a performer, director, and producer,&nbsp;<a href="https://thrownstone.org/person/jonathan-winn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Jonathan Winn</strong></a>&nbsp;brings his creative vision to playwriting with&nbsp;<em>Fools’ Paradise</em>.</p><p>“Jonathan took a much-needed vacation last spring, and he came back with this satire that is both sharp and deeply moving” said Co-Artistic Director&nbsp;<a href="https://thrownstone.org/person/jason-peck" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Jason Peck</strong></a>. “It hilariously and poignantly examines how privilege can leave us surprisingly ill-equipped to survive, blending absurdity and social commentary into a story that cuts straight to the bone. I can’t wait to share it with our audience.”</p><p>2025 also marks Thrown Stone’s first year-round calendar, made possible by its newly announced residency at the 232-seat&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crystaltheatre.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Crystal Theatre</strong></a>&nbsp;in South Norwalk. Known for its deep roots in the community, the Crystal Theatre has been a beloved cultural institution in the region for over three decades.</p><h2>Fools’ Paradise</h2><p>by Jonathan Winn</p><h4>World Premiere&nbsp;May 1-10, 2025</h4><p><em>Two couples embark on the getaway of a lifetime at an opulent Caribbean resort, when a sudden emergency derails their plans. As the situation unfolds, rifts in worldview threaten their bonds of friendship, their self-conception, and ultimately, their survival.</em></p><ul><li><strong>Previews:</strong>&nbsp;May 1-2, 2025 at 8pm</li><li><strong>Press Opening:</strong>&nbsp;May 3, 2025 at 8pm</li><li><strong>Closes</strong>&nbsp;May 10, 2025</li></ul><h2>The Good District</h2><p><br></p><h4>by Tony MenesesWorld Premiere&nbsp;November 6-16, 2025</h4><p><em>A fractured family squats in a wealthy beachfront home to give 13-year-old Alisha a chance at a better life in an elite school. As Alisha’s academic success stirs suspicion among her teachers and peers, the family’s precarious situation begins to unravel.</em></p><ul><li><strong>Previews:</strong>&nbsp;November 6-7, 2025 at 8pm</li><li><strong>Press Opening:</strong>&nbsp;November 8, 2025 at 8pm</li><li><strong>Closes</strong>&nbsp;November 16, 2025</li></ul><p>Tickets</p><p>For the first time, Thrown Stone will offer reserved seating. Single tickets go on sale on February 1, 2025.</p><p>Passes and Membership</p><p>Also for the first time this season, Thrown Stone will offer&nbsp;<a href="https://thrownstone.org/passes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Flex Passes</strong></a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://thrownstone.org/passes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong>Memberships</strong></a>, offering&nbsp;<strong>discounts</strong>, flexibility, and&nbsp;<strong>early ticket access</strong>.&nbsp;<em>Available&nbsp;now.</em></p><p><strong>Commissions and New Play Development</strong></p><p>Thrown Stone continues its role as the only professional theatre in Connecticut exclusively dedicated to new work from commission to development to production. 2025 activities include:</p><ul><li><strong>A New Commission.&nbsp;</strong>Following the success of our commission of&nbsp;<a href="https://thrownstone.org/about/production-history/seven-cousins-for-a-horse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);"><strong><em>Seven Cousins for a Horse</em></strong></a>&nbsp;by Tammy Ryan, we will commission one new work in 2025.</li><li><strong>Developmental Workshop.</strong>&nbsp;We will continue our developmental activity in 2025 with a groundbreaking workshop in May.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Connecticut Short Play Festival</strong>. Debuting in 2025, this short play festival is a celebration of the new, the unusual, and the inquisitive.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><em>Details on these exciting programs to be announced in early 2025.</em></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Location</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">The Crystal Theatre</span></p><p><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qyEFsTE4bzMmDzLC8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151); background-color: transparent;">66 Bayview Avenue</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Norwalk, CT 06850</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Acknowledgments</strong></p><p><em style="background-color: transparent;">With support from the Burry Fredrik Foundation.</em></p>

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