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Please note tuition is due with registration, and
make checks payable to:
Crystal Theatre
and mail to:
12 June Ave., Norwalk CT., 06850.
Phone (203) 847-4850
Visa and Mastercard
accepted. |
PLEASE NOTE!
All classes take place at the Ben Franklin Theater
NO CLASSES OR CAMPS ARE HELD AT 12 JUNE AVENUE.
12 June Avenue is the location of the Administrative Offices of Crystal Theatre. |
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- Pre-K Classes
- After School Classes
Monday Classes
Tuesday Classes
Wednesday Classes
Thursday Classes
Crystal Kids Acting 1:30-2:30pm
4 & 5 year olds
- Price: $195
- Class taught by Samantha Kulish; assistants: Debra Poruban, Maria DesRochers
- Does your child love acting out story books? Does he or she like dressing up like favorite storybook or movie characters? Does your child enjoy performing for you and the family? Then have your little performer join us for Crystal Kids Acting! Each week we will explore drama, music and dance through exciting theater games and music and movement exercises. We also act, sing and dance our way through familiar storybooks using fun costumes, masks or puppets. On the last day of class your child will perform in a costumed musical production which will be performed on stage in our theater for family and friends to see and enjoy! So help your child develop theatrical skills, stronger oral language, motor skills, self-expression and a greater self-confidence and sign him or her up today for, Crystal Kids Acting! If you participated in the Fall 2011 Crystal Kids Acting, join us again for new stories, games and songs! Class taught by certified elementary ed teacher& director of more than 30 shows, Samantha Kulish
- Class Dates:1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1
- Show: Thursday, March 1st at 1:30pm
Class taught by Samantha Kulish; assistants: Debra Poruban, Maria DesRochers
Friday Classes
Saturday Classes
Sunday Classes
Rising Stars Acting 7-9 pm - Grades: 6-12
- Price: $295
- Learn new acting tools, while refining your acting ability in this fun, individualized class! Each semester students will be challenged to learn monologues and scenes with their classmates, culminating in a public final performance. Students will learn theatre games and exercises, improv techniques, and tools to get better at the dreaded audition process. The largest benefit of the program is to offer the serious acting student a small supportive class structure that allows for the individual growth of the student. No two semesters are exactly alike and the classes are always evolving to fit the needs of those signed up. Score your next audition and improve your confidence all under the direction of Boston Conservatory graduate Joseph Santaniello. Come one, come all!
- Class Dates:1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
- Performance: 4/29 at 7:30pm (Dress Rehearsal will be TBA)
Monday Classes
E-I- E-I Oops! (K & 1st Grade) 4:00-5:00pm - K & 1st Grade
- Price: $295
- There certainly is a lot of singing and dancing going on at Old MacDonald's Farm where the animals are all abuzz about the cow that won't “Moo”. How will the chicks, pigs, sheep and mules solve the mystery of the silent cow? With energetic songs and fun-filled country dancing, this show is fun for all! Children 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 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.
- Class Dates:Class Dates: 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 *Wed, 5/30 (4-5:30pm)
- Show: Saturday, June 2 @ 12pm (arrive @ 11)
Thumbelina 5:15-6:45 pm - 2nd-3rd Grade
- Price: $295
- Witty dialogue and upbeat music bring this classic fairy tale to life! Stolen as a baby by the Evil Witch, Thumbelina runs away in search for her real home. Along the way, she meets a variety of unusual and funny characters such as the Frog Mother and Frog Son, the Fireflies and Mrs. Mouse and Mr. Mole, to name a few, who aide Thumbelina on her journey of self discovery. 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 teachers Samantha Kulish & Debra Poruban, a pre-school teacher with more than 20 years’ experience.
- Class Dates:2/6, 2/13, 2/27, Fri 3/2 (4-6pm), Mon 3/5 (7pm concert-arrive @ 6pm), 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, Thurs. 5/31 (4-7:30 pm Dress Reh)
- SHOWS: Saturday, June 2nd @ 3:30 and @ 6:30pm (arrive @ 2pm)
A Singer’s Masterclass 7-9 pm - Grades: 6-12
- Price: $295
- The job of the singing actor is a difficult one, with many demands that often cannot be met in a school choir or even at a weekly voice lesson. If you are looking to improve your voice and augment your vocal training join Boston Conservatory graduate and long time Crystal Theatre director/teacher Joseph Santaniello in A Singer’s Masterclass. This class will focus on the many demands facing young singers today. Some topics covered in class may include but are not limited to vocal technique, a heightened sense of musicality and musical accuracy, sight singing, acting, working with a pianist, and learning how to present oneself in a professional audition situation. All singers will get many chances throughout the duration of class to work solo repertoire in front of their peers and learn from both an insiders and outsider position. The students work will culminate in a final public performance. (This class is recommended for those who are already working with a vocal teacher/coach). This class is one you won’t want to miss!
- Class Dates:3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
- Performance: 5/21 at 7:30pm (Additional Dress Rehearsals will be TBA)
Tuesday Classes
E-I- E-I Oops! (K & 1st Grade) 4:00-5:00pm - K & 1st Grade
- Price: $295
- There certainly is a lot of singing and dancing going on at Old MacDonald's Farm where the animals are all abuzz about the cow that won't “Moo”. How will the chicks, pigs, sheep and mules solve the mystery of the silent cow? With energetic songs and fun-filled country dancing, this show is fun for all! Children 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 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.
- Class Dates:2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 (4-5:30pm)
- Show: Sunday, June 3rd @ 12pm (arrive@ 11)
Thumbelina 5:15-6:45 pm - 2nd-3rd Grade
- Price: $295
- Witty dialogue and upbeat music bring this classic fairy tale to life! Stolen as a baby by the Evil Witch, Thumbelina runs away in search for her real home. Along the way, she meets a variety of unusual and funny characters such as the Frog Mother and Frog Son, the Fireflies and Mrs. Mouse and Mr. Mole, to name a few, who aide Thumbelina on her journey of self discovery. 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 teachers Samantha Kulish & Debra Poruban, a pre-school teacher with more than 20 years’ experience.
- Class Dates:2/7, 2/14, 2/28, Friday, 3/2 (4-6pm), Monday 3/5 (7pm concert, arrive 6pm), 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, Friday, 6/1 (4-7:30pm, Dress Reh)
SHOWS: Sunday, June 3rd @ 3:30 and @
- 6:30pm (arrive @ 2pm)
Wednesday Classes
Sleeping Beauty 4:15-6:15pm - 4th-8th grades
- Price: $295
- Whether you are a beginner or very experienced, this big, full-scale fairy-tale musical by Cheryl Kemeny has solo parts for all-with challenging singing for multiple talent levels and grade levels. The story opens on the day before the 100 year spell is about to end. The animals surrounding the enchanted castle have been “in stasis” for all those years. They are eager for change and long to see the beautiful Briar Rose once again. They are startled by the entrance of a stranger – a fox- who attempts to make a meal out of a rabbit, but who is thwarted by the force field that is still in place. Things are further complicated by the return of Brunnhilde (the wicked “fairy”) and her trio of evil-do-ers. Brunnhilde is angry that her sisters interfered with her plans to kill Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty) and she has come to finish the job. The animals send for the fairy-godmothers to help them. Will the animals succeed in saving the “Sleeping Beauty” for true love’s kiss to awaken or will Brunnhilde get her way? Join the fun and find out! Improve your singing
- Class Dates:1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, *3/2 (4-7pm), *3/5 (Concert, 7pm), 3/7 (4:15-7:15), 3/14 (4:15-7:15), 3/21, 4/4 (4:15-7:15), 4/11 (4:15-7:15), 4/25 (4:15-7:15),* 4/29 (1-7pm), 5/2 (4-8:30pm Dress Reh.), *5/4 (4-8:30pm Dress Reh.)
- SHOWS: Saturday, May 5th at 6:30pm & Sunday, May 6th at 3:00pm
Teachers: Cheryl Kemeny, Samantha Kulish; assisted by Megan Clark, Kaitlyn Cleary, Debra Poruban.
Thursday Classes
Sleeping Beauty 4:15-6:15 PM - 4th-8th grades
- Price: $295
- Whether you are a beginner or very experienced, this big, full-scale fairy-tale musical by Cheryl Kemeny has solo parts for all-with challenging singing for multiple talent levels and grade levels. The story opens on the day before the 100 year spell is about to end. The animals surrounding the enchanted castle have been “in stasis” for all those years. They are eager for change and long to see the beautiful Briar Rose once again. They are startled by the entrance of a stranger – a fox- who attempts to make a meal out of a rabbit, but who is thwarted by the force field that is still in place. Things are further complicated by the return of Brunnhilde (the wicked “fairy”) and her trio of evil-do-ers. Brunnhilde is angry that her sisters interfered with her plans to kill Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty) and she has come to finish the job. The animals send for the fairy-godmothers to help them. Will the animals succeed in saving the “Sleeping Beauty” for true love’s kiss to awaken or will Brunnhilde get her way? Join the fun and find out! Improve your singing
- Class Dates:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, *3/2 (4-7pm), 3/5 (Concert, 7pm), 3/15 (4:15-7:15), 3/22 (4:15-7:15), 3/29, 4/5 (4:15-7:15), 4/12, 4/26 (4:15-7:15), *4/27 (4-8:30pm), 5/3(4:15-7:15), 5/10 (4-8:30pm Dress Reh.), 5/11 (4-8:30pm Dress Reh.)
- SHOWS: Saturday, May 12th at 6:30pm & Sunday, May 13th at 3:00pm
Teachers: Cheryl Kemeny, Samantha Kulish; assisted by Megan Clark, Kaitlyn Cleary, Debra Poruban.
LOUDER THAN WORDS Thurs & Wed, 6:45-9pm - 9th & above
- Price: $295
- David Jackins musical “dramedy” with music and lyrics by Cheryl Kemeny is a perennial favorite among our students and audience. Louder Than Words is a story about the transformative power of theatre as seen through the experience of graduate student, Thomas Brennan. Thomas disturbs the status quo in Nurse Doris Flint’s therapy group when the head of the hospital agrees to a “community building” experiment at the urging of their largest contributor, Amanda Barkley. The group will develop and perform a “play”. Lurching between pathos and hilarity, this show is a big audience pleaser as well as a valuable learning vehicle for aspiring actors. Recommended for those with some acting experience! (Please note that there are many Wednesday rehearsals due to the shortened rehearsal time period. Thursdays will be devoted to choreography of big musical numbers and Wednesdays to acting and solos
- Class Dates:1/5, *1/11, 1/19, *1/25, 1/26, 2/1, 2/2, *2/8, 2/9, *2/15, 2/16, *2/22, 2/23, *2/29, 3/1, (Friday, 3/2 4-7pm); Sunday, 3/4 Tech Rehearsal @1-7:00pm; Monday, 3/5 Concert @ 7pm (arrive 6pm); Thurs., 3/8 4-9:00pm Dress Rehearsal; Fri., 3/9 4-9:00pm Dress Rehearsal
- SHOW DATES: Saturday, March 10 @ 7:30pm & Sunday, March 11 @ 3:00pm
Teachers: David L. Jackins, Stacey Curti & Cheryl Kemeny; Assistants: Greg Kisken, Debra Poruban
Saturday Classes
Sleeping Beauty 11am-1pm - 4th-8th grades
- Price: $295
- Whether you are a beginner or very experienced, this big, full-scale fairy-tale musical by Cheryl Kemeny has solo parts for all-with challenging singing for multiple talent levels and grade levels. The story opens on the day before the 100 year spell is about to end. The animals surrounding the enchanted castle have been “in stasis” for all those years. They are eager for change and long to see the beautiful Briar Rose once again. They are startled by the entrance of a stranger – a fox- who attempts to make a meal out of a rabbit, but who is thwarted by the force field that is still in place. Things are further complicated by the return of Brunnhilde (the wicked “fairy”) and her trio of evil-do-ers. Brunnhilde is angry that her sisters interfered with her plans to kill Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty) and she has come to finish the job. The animals send for the fairy-godmothers to help them. Will the animals succeed in saving the “Sleeping Beauty” for true love’s kiss to awaken or will Brunnhilde get her way? Join the fun and find out! Improve your singing
- Class Dates:1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, *3/2 (4-7pm), 3/3,* 3/5 (Concert, 7pm), 3/10, 3/17. 3/24, 3/31 (11-2pm), 4/7 (11-2pm), 4/14 (11-2pm), 4/28 (11-4pm), 5/5 (11-2pm), 5/12 (11-2pm), *5/17 (4-8:30pm Dress Reh.), *5/18 (4-8:30pm Dress Reh.)
- SHOW DATES: Saturday, May 19th at 6:30pm & Sunday, May 20th at 3:00pm
Teachers: Cheryl Kemeny, Samantha Kulish; assisted by Megan Clark, Kaitlyn Cleary, Debra Poruban.
SILENT KNIGHT 1:30-4pm - Invitation only class for 8th-12th
- Price: $295
- Due to the smaller cast and specific types of parts for this original show by Crystal Theatre long-time student, Kyle Brenn, this class/show is by invitation. We want to make sure that all our students are placed in parts that challenge them and that put them in the best light! This is a terrific musical, but specific in the voice ranges and physical types, so we will be approaching students to participate. (Feel free to ask Cheryl if she thinks there is a part that’s right for you!) If you are invited, please fill out a registration form per usual. I am listing all pertinent rehearsal/class dates and show times.
- Class Dates:SATURDAYS—1/7 (12-4PM auditions for parts), 1/14 (1:30-4), 1/21, 1/28, *1/29 (12-5pm); 2/11, *Sun, 2/12(12-5pm); 2/18, 2/25, 3/2 (Matt C. Concert reh-4-7:30); 3/3, Mon. 3/5 Matt C. Concert @ 7pm (be there @ 6), 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 (Tech1:30-5:30pm); *Sun 3/25 (Tech 1-7pm); Wes/ 3/28 (Dress 4-9pm); Fri, 3/30 (Dress 2, 4-9pm)
- SHOW DATES: Saturday, March 31 @ 7:30pm & Sunday, April 1, 2012 @ 3:00pm
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