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Crystal Theatre Class Listings Fall 2013

Monday Classes

Stone Soup  

Kindergarden, 1st Grade

Mondays 4:00-5:00pm

For Students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Students will have tons of fun working on this exciting musical based on the classic storybook. A group of hungry soldiers visit a local village looking for a simple meal. When the villagers, who barely have enough food of their own, deny them a meal, the soldiers come up with a plan to not only feed themselves but the entire village! Students learn the basics of singing and acting and have the added payoff of a musical show on the big stage in this fun, low-stress class. Students receive learning CD’s of all the music and dialogue so they can practice at home. Taught by certified elementary ed teacher& director of more than 30 shows, Samantha Kulish and assisted by Debra Poruban, a pre-school teacher with more than 20 years experience. Join the fun as we “rock out” with “Stone Soup”!


All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854

  • No Class 9/2, 10/14 & 12/2

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal Monday, December 16th 4:00-5:30pm

Show Date: Saturday, December 21st at 2:30pm (Actors call: 1:30pm)


Tuition: $295

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Babes in Toyland  

2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

Mondays 5:15 -6:45pm

2nd grade - 4th grade

As Santa's helpers, which consist of not only elves but fairy tale and Mother Goose characters, are working hard on making toys for the up-coming holiday season, mean old Mr. Barnaby and his rats are making mischief in and around Toyland. When Bo Peep finds out that her flock of sheep is missing, Santa's helpers do everything they can to rescue her sheep and stop Barnaby and his rats from almost ruining Christmas! Students also learn basic acting and singing skills, developing their voices and their stage presence. Students receive scripts and learning CD’s of all the music so they can practice at home. Taught by certified elementary ed teacher and director of more than 30 shows, Samantha Kulish and assisted by Debra Poruban, a pre-school teacher with more than 20 years experience.


All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854

  • No Class 9/2 & 10/14

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsals Monday, December 2nd from 4:00-7:30pm and Friday, December 6th 4:00-5:30pm

Show Date: Saturday, December 7th at 1:00pm. (Actors arrive at 11:30am)


Tuition: $325

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Tuesday Classes

Stone Soup  

Kindergarden, 1st Grade

Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm

For Students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Students will have tons of fun working on this exciting musical based on the classic storybook. A group of hungry soldiers visit a local village looking for a simple meal. When the villagers, who barely have enough food of their own, deny them a meal, the soldiers come up with a plan to not only feed themselves but the entire village! Students learn the basics of singing and acting and have the added payoff of a musical show on the big stage in this fun, low-stress class. Students receive learning CD’s of all the music and dialogue so they can practice at home. Taught by certified elementary ed teacher& director of more than 30 shows, Samantha Kulish and assisted by Debra Poruban, a pre-school teacher with more than 20 years experience. Join the fun as we “rock out” with “Stone Soup”!


All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854

  • No Class 9/3, 10/15 & 12/3

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal Tuesday, December 17th 4:00-5:30pm

Show Date: Saturday, December 21st at 5:00pm (Actors call: 4:00pm)


Tuition: $295

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Babes in Toyland  

2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

Tuesdays 5:15 - 6:45pm

2nd grade - 4th grade

As Santa's helpers, which consist of not only elves but fairy tale and Mother Goose characters, are working hard on making toys for the up-coming holiday season, mean old Mr. Barnaby and his rats are making mischief in and around Toyland. When Bo Peep finds out that her flock of sheep is missing, Santa's helpers do everything they can to rescue her sheep and stop Barnaby and his rats from almost ruining Christmas! Students also learn basic acting and singing skills, developing their voices and their stage presence. Students receive scripts and learning CD’s of all the music so they can practice at home. Taught by certified elementary ed teacher and director of more than 30 shows, Samantha Kulish and assisted by Debra Poruban, a pre-school teacher with more than 20 years experience.


All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854

  • No Class 9/3 & 10/15

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsals Tuesday, December 3rd 4:00 - 7:30pm & Friday, December 6th 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Show Date: Saturday, December 7th at 5:00pm. (Actors arrive at 3:30pm)


Tuition: $325

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Wednesday Classes

The Three Dragons  

5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

Wednesdays 4:15 - 6:15pm

5th - 9th Grade

The Willing family is about to lose their little home to the wrecking ball employed by miserly Snively Van Grudgely and his evil henchman, Raton de la Sneeque – and right before the holidays! Enter the three dragons – Cholmondeley, Fafnir and One Wing Low. They are three ancient statues that come to life and help young Sarah and Willy Willing save the day. The play and lyrics are the work of longtime area music critic and Crystal Opera emeritus-president, Arden Anderson-Broecking with music by Cheryl Kemeny. With challenging music, a focus on dramatic acting and the use of accents throughout the show, students will learn a great deal from performing in this drama set in England on the brink of World War I. Directed and Choreographed by Stacey Curti on Wednesday and Samantha Kulish on Thursday, with Musical Direction by Cheryl Kemeny and assisted by Debra Poruban.

All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854

Extended and Additional Rehearsals:
  • No Class 9/4, 11/20, 11/27, 12/25 & 1/1

  • Wednesday December 4th 4:15-7:15pm

  • Wednesday, December 11th 4:15 - 7;15pm

  • Wednesday, December 18th 4:15 - 7:15pm

  • Mandatory Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, January 4th 12:00 - 6:00pm

  • Wednesday, January 8th 4:15 - 7:15pm

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, January 15th 4:00-8:30pm

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Friday, January 17th 4:00-9:00pm
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Show Dates: Saturday, January 18th at 6:30pm (Actors arrive at 5:00pm) & Sunday, January 19th at 3:00pm (Actors arrive at 1:30pm)

Snow Storm Make Up Day: Sunday, January 26th

Tuition: $325

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Thursday Classes

The Three Dragons  

5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

Thursdays 4:15 - 6:15pm

5th - 9th Grade

The Willing family is about to lose their little home to the wrecking ball employed by miserly Snively Van Grudgely and his evil henchman, Raton de la Sneeque – and right before the holidays! Enter the three dragons – Cholmondeley, Fafnir and One Wing Low. They are three ancient statues that come to life and help young Sarah and Willy Willing save the day. The play and lyrics are the work of longtime area music critic and Crystal Opera emeritus-president, Arden Anderson-Broecking with music by Cheryl Kemeny. With challenging music, a focus on dramatic acting and the use of accents throughout the show, students will learn a great deal from performing in this drama set in England on the brink of World War I. Directed and Choreographed by Stacey Curti on Wednesday and Samantha Kulish on Thursday, with Musical Direction by Cheryl Kemeny and assisted by Debra Poruban.

All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854

Extended and Additional Rehearsals:
  • No Class 9/5, 10/31, 11/28 & 12/26

  • Thursday, December 5th 4:15-7:15pm

  • Thursday, December 12th 4:15 - 7;15pm

  • Thursday, December 19th 4:15 - 7:15pm

  • Thursday, January 2nd 4:15 - 7:15pm

  • Mandatory Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, January 5th 1:00 - 7:00pm

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, January 9th 4:00-8:30pm

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Friday, January 10th 4:00-9:00pm
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Show Dates: Saturday, January 11th at 6:30pm (Actors arrive at 5:00pm) & Sunday, January 12th at 3:00pm (Actors arrive at 1:30pm)

Snow Storm Make Up Day: Saturday, January 25th

Tuition: $325

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Prohibition Norwalk: 1925  

9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Thursdays 6:45 - 9:00pm

9th - 12th Grade

Prohibition Norwalk: 1925 is the newest installment in Cheryl Kemeny's Ellis Island Series! It has been 18 years since Kate Sullivan O'Reilly has become Mrs. Robin Brennen. Living on Golden Hill with Robin and their teenage daughter, Maggie, life couldn't be any better. However, after a series of bad investments and anti-Catholic prejudices getting in the way of business, Brennen decides to make money off of Prohibition the illegal way. That decision results in dangerous repercussions for his town and family. The musical also centers around the juxtaposed views on prohibition as Mary Seymour Hirst battles to keep the country dry while the elite over on Bell Island party harder than ever before. It also explores the changing attitudes towards Women's Rights and unrealistic goals of the government's greatest “social experiment”. Directed by co-author of the script Samantha Kulish, musical direction by co-author and composer of the musical Cheryl Kemeny, and choreography by Char Fromentin. Assisting will be Greg Kisken and Debra Poruban. This musical is best suited for advanced musical theatre students and will be used as a senior show for various long time Crystal Theatre high school seniors.

All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854

Auditions for parts on: Wednesday, August 28th 6:45 - 9:00pm and Call Backs on Thursday, August 29th 6:45pm - 9:00pm


Whole Group Rehearsals are on Thursdays.

Small Group Rehearsals will be scheduled on Saturdays from 11:30-1:30pm.

There are a few Saturday & Sunday Full Cast Rehearsals
  • No Class 10/31

    • Additional Full Cast Rehearsals
  • Sunday, October 20th 1:00-6:00pm

  • Saturday, November 2nd 11:30 - 3:30pm

  • Mandatory Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, November 16th 12:00-7:00pm

  • Mandatory Tech/Dress Rehearsal:Sunday, November 17th 1:00-7:00pm

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal:Wednesday, November 20th 4:00-9:00pm

  • Mandatory Rehearsal: Thursday, November 21st 6:45 - 9:00pm

  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Friday, November 22nd 4:00-9:30pm

Show Dates: Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30pm (Actors arrive at 5:00pm) & Sunday, November 24th at 3:00pm (Actors arrive at 12:00pm)

Tuition: $325

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Friday Classes

Storybook Theatre  

Preschool Ages: 3 1/2 - 5

Fridays 4:00-5:00pm

Preschool Ages: 3 1/2 - 5 years old


It is never to early to introduce your little one to the wonders of drama! Crystal Theatre offers a preschool theatre class called, “Storybook Theatre”, for children ages three to five. Taught by certified educator Samantha Kulish, this class is a wonderful introduction to drama and movement. During each class students will step into their favorite storybooks and bring them to life! As well as playing pretend, students will also take part in fun-filled theatre exercises and movement games. If you participated in last seasons class, be ready for new stories and adventures! “Storybook Theatre” runs for nine weeks and culminates in a staged production on the last day of class in our theater for family and friends to attend. Let your little star shine!

All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854


  • No Class Friday, October 25th

    • Show Date: Friday, November 8th at 4:15pm

    Tuition: $195

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    Saturday Classes

    Stone Soup  

    Kindergarden, 1st Grade

    Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am

    For Students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade

    Students will have tons of fun working on this exciting musical based on the classic storybook. A group of hungry soldiers visit a local village looking for a simple meal. When the villagers, who barely have enough food of their own, deny them a meal, the soldiers come up with a plan to not only feed themselves but the entire village! Students learn the basics of singing and acting and have the added payoff of a musical show on the big stage in this fun, low-stress class. Students receive learning CD’s of all the music and dialogue so they can practice at home. Taught by certified elementary ed teacher& director of more than 30 shows, Samantha Kulish and assisted by Debra Poruban, a pre-school teacher with more than 20 years experience. Join the fun as we “rock out” with “Stone Soup”!


    All Classes and Shows Take Place at the Ben Franklin Theatre
    66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854

    • No Class 10/12, 11/30 & 12/14

    • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal Friday, December 20th 4:00-5:30pm

    Show Date: Saturday, December 21st at 12:00pm (Actors call: 11:00am)


    Tuition: $295

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    Sunday Classes

    No classes schedule for this day.


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