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| History | |||||||
| Crystal Theatre, Inc. is an independent,
non-profit performing arts school. The theatre school became non-profit
in 1992(state) and 1993(federal). It was founded in 1987 by Cheryl Kemeny, David L. Jackins, Alexandrea Kemeny, and Mariner Pezza. Crystal Theatre was originally under the auspices of the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department. | |||||||
| 1995 | |||||||
Our activities since 1995 have witnessed a great expansion. That year saw 2 world premiere musicals: "Aesop's Fables", written by Cheryl Kemeny and "A Tale of Three Wishes", written by Robert Puleo. Crystal Opera/Crystal Theatre co-produced: "Hansel & Gretel" involving 45 children (the full Humperdinck version with high school opera class students taking all roles and adults performing Mother, Father & Witch; This show toured elementary schools). Also produced were "Kabuki Gift", "Free To Be You & Me", "Meet Me In St. Louis" and "The Impresario". The "Crystal Show Chorus" performed throughout the year, including a benefit for the Norwalk Emergency Shelter, with the Yale Opera & Fairfield County Chorale in "Carmen" at the Norwalk Concert Hall and various City events. "Louder Than Words" (which was also performed at the New England Theatre Convention in Maine) kicked off the fall season and was performed by our high school group." Land of the Midnight Sun" (Cheryl Kemeny) received its world premiere performed by middle school students. | |||||||
| 1996 | |||||||
| "Ellis Island" (Cheryl Kemeny) was presented by the middle school group and received the Moss Hart Award/Youth Division. The high school opera class premiered "Isle of Puck" written by the class with music by student Darren Ford. Darren won 4th Place in the Young Composers National Competition with this his first effort. The opera company presented "The Magic Flute" (Mozart, children in roles of 3 Spirits and slaves). Also produced were shows for 2nd-5th grade students including "Alice In Wonderland" and "Trolls". November saw the world premiere of "Invaders!" by Robert Puleo, "The Snow Queen" by Cheryl Kemeny, "Butterscotch Happening" a composite piece and the opera company production of "Amahl & the Night Visitors" including children from our classes. | |||||||
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