Register your shining star for a musical theater show class at Crystal Theatre this Fall!
A variety of classes for students in Preschool - High School
All classes and shows take place at Crystal Theatre at Ben Franklin Center 66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854
Sundays
Broadway Finishing School (For Students in 7th - 12th grade)
Sundays 7pm - 9pm
Take this new and exciting workshop class geared to give you the tools to take your next audition by storm. Focus on polishing your next audition package and learn what it takes to become a star! Class will include a resume workshop to clean up or create a professional resume and new headshots. There will be a showcase performance concluding the class for you to strut your stuff. Taught by Joe Santaniello of Santaniello Vocal Studios. Starts Sunday, September 23, 2018. Tuition: $325.00
Mondays
Three Piggy Opera (For Students 4 years old - Kindergarten)
Mondays 4pm - 5pm
Join us in this musical version of the famous Pig story everyone knows!
The pig families want to build new houses. After visiting town, each family purchases different materials(Straw, Sticks & Bricks) from three musical Sellers. Enter the Big Bad Wolves, who want to nice pork dinner! Will the wolves catch the pigs? Will the Sellers help the pigs? Find out in this fun-filled musical! Taught by certified elementary ed teacher & director of more than 50 shows, Samantha Kulish-Fargione. Starts Monday September 17, 2018. Tuition: $310.00
Hansel & Gretel (For Students in 1st - 4th grade)
Mondays 5:15pm - 6:45pm
The perennial favorite fairy-tale comes to life with additional characters and music adapted from the famous opera for children, composed by Humperdinck. Hansel and Gretel and their friends have no fear of playing in the woods despite rumors of witches who have been spotted flying about. When their mother sends them in search of berries for dinner they lose track of time and find themselves alone. Angels come to watch over them after the sandmen put them to sleep and the beautiful dew-fairies awaken them in the morning. They find a magical house covered in candy and cannot resist the temptation to eat just a little. The witches who live there capture them and place them under a spell saving them for a later dinner while they go off to party with their fellow witches. The clever Hansel and Gretel come up with a rescue plan with the help of some neighboring mice and birds and save themselves and their friends who have been turned into magical gingerbread children! Taught by certified elementary ed teacher& director of more than 50 shows, Samantha Kulish-Fargione, with musical direction and vocal training by Crystal Theatre Artistic Director, Cheryl Kemeny. Starts Monday, September 17, 2018. Tuition: $340.00
Tuesdays
Three Piggy Opera (For Students 4 years old - Kindergarten)
Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm
Join us in this musical version of the famous Pig story everyone knows!
The pig families want to build new houses. After visiting town, each family purchases different materials(Straw, Sticks & Bricks) from three musical Sellers. Enter the Big Bad Wolves, who want to nice pork dinner! Will the wolves catch the pigs? Will the Sellers help the pigs? Find out in this fun-filled musical! Taught by certified elementary ed teacher & director of more than 50 shows, Samantha Kulish-Fargione. Starts Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Tuition: $310.00
Hansel & Gretel (For Students in 1st - 4th grade)
Tuesdays 5:15pm - 6:45pm
The perennial favorite fairy-tale comes to life with additional characters and music adapted from the famous opera for children, composed by Humperdinck. Hansel and Gretel and their friends have no fear of playing in the woods despite rumors of witches who have been spotted flying about. When their mother sends them in search of berries for dinner they lose track of time and find themselves alone. Angels come to watch over them after the sandmen put them to sleep and the beautiful dew-fairies awaken them in the morning. They find a magical house covered in candy and cannot resist the temptation to eat just a little. The witches who live there capture them and place them under a spell saving them for a later dinner while they go off to party with their fellow witches. The clever Hansel and Gretel come up with a rescue plan with the help of some neighboring mice and birds and save themselves and their friends who have been turned into magical gingerbread children! Taught by certified elementary ed teacher& director of more than 50 shows, Samantha Kulish-Fargione, with musical direction and vocal training by Crystal Theatre Artistic Director, Cheryl Kemeny. Starts Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Tuition: $340.00
Wednesdays
Goose Alley Gang (For Students in 4th - 8th grade)
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 7:30pm
The days of the Little Rascals are brought back to life in Joan McFarland’s classic musical comedy set in the Depression era 1930’s. The gang sets out to save the home of their orphan pals Mickey and Gus who live with their Grandmother, Nona Fiorello. The government lady wants to take the children away. To make matters worse, a family of rich snobby kids—the Dinke’s—have lost money in the crash and they join the gang at school. Mayhem and hijinks erupt as the Dinke’s try to thwart the gang’s money making attempts. They are caught out by their “Grandpere” who has taken a liking to Nona. Co-directed & choreographed by Crystal Theatre Artistic Director, Cheryl Kemeny and Abby Gaines. Musical Direction by Cheryl Kemeny. Starts Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Tuition: $375.00
Thursdays
Goose Alley Gang (For Students in 4th - 8th grade)
Thursdays 4:30pm - 7:30pm
The days of the Little Rascals are brought back to life in Joan McFarland’s classic musical comedy set in the Depression era 1930’s. The gang sets out to save the home of their orphan pals Mickey and Gus who live with their Grandmother, Nona Fiorello. The government lady wants to take the children away. To make matters worse, a family of rich snobby kids—the Dinke’s—have lost money in the crash and they join the gang at school. Mayhem and hijinks erupt as the Dinke’s try to thwart the gang’s money making attempts. They are caught out by their “Grandpere” who has taken a liking to Nona. Co-directed & choreographed by Crystal Theatre Artistic Director, Cheryl Kemeny and Abby Gaines. Musical Direction by Cheryl Kemeny. Starts Thursday, September 20, 2018. Tuition: $375.00
Saturdays
Growth Spurt (For Students in 4th - 6th grade)
Saturdays 10:00am - 11:30am
Join shy Maria, energetic Lizzy, not quite sure of herself Lea, along with Quinn--their smart and friendly guide, as they make their way through the magical town of Renclee. With the aid of quirky Aunty Whiz, the Lanks, Alchemist Nolken, and Ms. Tuttle, they attempt to rid both worlds of Vandiyil and Zeal’s harm. Along the way, they help Maria learn to grow up and stand up to her grouchy sister and to the rest of the world. "Growth Spurt" combines adventure, fun, comedy, and magic in this musical with book, music, and lyrics by Katie Romano and Laszlo Balazs. Directed/musically directed by Crystal Theatre Artistic Director, Cheryl Kemeny. Assisted by Crystal Theatre vice-president and Rowayton Elementary School Music teacher, Alexandrea Kemeny. Starts Saturday, September 29, 2018. Tuition: $340.00
Revolution, Norwalk: 1777 (For Students in 8th - 12th grade)
Saturdays 12:00pm - 3:00pm ( with many additional rehearsals)
This freshly revised historical musical written by Mariner Pezza with music and lyrics by Cheryl Kemeny is set in Norwalk during the war for independence from England. Intrigue, smuggling, romantic triangles, kidnapping, spies and conflicting politics abound in this challenging tale that not only explores our local and national history but delves into the controversial practices of indentured servitude and slavery that existed even in the northern colonies at the time. There are plentiful singing and acting parts to stretch and challenge those young actors seeking to hone their skills through performance. Directors/teachers include Samantha Kulish-Fargione (who also happens to be the educational director for the Norwalk Historical Society), choreographer Char Fromentin (owner/artistic director of Dance Dimensions Studios in Norwalk) and Crystal Theatre Artistic director Cheryl Kemeny as musical director. *Starts Friday, September 14th 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Tuition: $375.00