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2023 Summer Camp Sign-Ups

Our summer camps are the perfect introduction to theatre for your star! We are offering seven different summer camps this summer for students aged 4 through 18. All camps take place at our theatre at the Ben Franklin Community Center, located at 66 Bayview Avenue in Norwalk, CT. 

Week of June 26th, 2023

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BROADWAY BLAST

WEEK OF JUNE 26TH, 2023

9AM-4PM | (5TH-12TH GRADES)

TUITION: $375

SHOW: FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2022 AT 6:30PM (additional show on Saturday at 6:30pm if casting allows)

 

A long-time Crystal Theatre tradition!  Blast through medleys from your favorite Broadway shows-- classic and contemporary-- and come out with an “audition length” rehearsed and performed solo. Medleys for this year include Kinky Boots, The Little Mermaid, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Irving Berlin’s “America“. Taught by off-Broadway composer and director Cheryl Kemeny, retired music teacher of 31 years Alexandrea Kemeny, and accompanist Laszlo Balazs.

 

  • Monday, June 26th from 9am-4pm

  • Tuesday, June 27th from 9am-4pm

  • Wednesday, June 28th from 9am-4pm

  • Thursday, June 29th from 9am-4pm

  • Friday, June 30th from 9am-2:30pm (students leave early before returning for evening show)

  • Show #1: Friday, June 30th at 6:30pm (call time 5pm)

  • Potential Show #2: Saturday, July 1st at 6:30pm (call time 5pm)

Week of July 10th, 2023

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“PERSEUS THE DRAGONSLAYER”

WEEK OF JULY 10TH, 2023             9AM-4PM

(5TH-12TH GRADES)                        TUITION: $375

NOTE: AUDITIONS ARE ON JULY 5TH FROM 5-8 AND MUSIC REHEARSALS ARE FROM 5-8 ON JULY 7THAND 9TH

SHOW: FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2022 AT 6:30PM; SATURDAY, JULY 15TH AT 6:30PM

 

This Crystal Theatre musical written by Crystal Theatre's President and Artistic Director, Cheryl E. Kemeny, puts a Crystal Theatre spin on the famous Greek myth! The show features jealous gods and goddesses, nymphs and monsters, heroes and villains, queens and princesses! Join Perseus, Danae and Andromeda on their quest for a more just world. Along the way, they are aided by Athena, Hermes and Nike as they face Medusa and the Gorgons and the infamous Sea Monster! Directed & musically directed by Cheryl Kemeny and Laszlo Balazs, and choreographed by Sally Szabo-Lombardo.

 

  • Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 from 5-8pm (auditions)

  • Friday, July 7th, 2023 from 5-8pm (music rehearsal)

  • Sunday, July 9th from 2-5pm (music rehearsal)

  • Monday, July 10th from 9am-4pm

  • Tuesday, July 11th from 9am-4pm

  • Wednesday, July 12th from 9am-4pm

  • Thursday, July 12th from 9am-4pm

  • Friday, July 13th from 9am-2:30pm (students leave early before returning for evening show)

  • Show #1: Friday, July 13th at 6:30pm (call time 5pm)

  • Show #2: Saturday, July 14th at 6:30pm (call time 5pm)

Week of July 17th, 2023

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CRYSTAL ARTS: SESSION 1 – “NIGHTMARE AT DREAMCAMP” 

START: JULY 17TH, 2023

9AM-4PM | (2ND-5TH GRADES)

TUITION: $375

SHOW: SATURDAY, JULY 22ND AT 12PM AND 4PM

 

Session 1’s show is “Nightmare at Dreamcamp”. Written by local author, Joan McFarland, this hilarious musical pits the hapless summer camp directors against some sleuthing campers who discover their nefarious plot to silence complainers at this misnamed "Dream Camp". Their use of "candy" to bribe everyone into compliance backfires as the campers grow more irritable and the camp leaders more frustrated. Students will also engage in watercolors with artist-in-residence Mariner Pezza. Directed by Laszlo Balazs, musically directed by Cheryl Kemeny, and choreographed by Sally Lombardo. 

 

  • Monday, July 17th from 9am-4pm

  • Tuesday, July 18th from 9am-4pm

  • Wednesday, July 19th from 9am-4pm

  • Thursday, July 20th from 9am-4pm

  • Friday, July 21st from 9am-4pm

  • Students are EITHER in the 12:00 or 4:00pm show on Saturday, July 22nd. Call time for the 12:00pm show is at 10:30am and call time for the 4:00pm show is at 2:30pm.

Week of July 24th, 2023

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“GOOSE ALLEY GANG”  

START: JULY 24TH, 2023

9AM-4PM | (3RD-8TH GRADES)

TUITION: $375

NOTE: AUDITIONS ARE ON JULY 19TH FROM 5-8 AND MUSIC REHEARSAL IS ON JULY 21ST FROM 5-8

SHOW: FRIDAY, JULY 28TH AT 6:30PM; SATURDAY, JULY 29TH AT 6:30PM

 

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. Reminisce about the “good old days” in a week of fun at Crystal Theatre! Directed by Laszlo Balazs, musically directed by Cheryl Kemeny, choreographed by Lisa LaRusso.

 

  • Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 from 5-8pm (auditions)

  • Friday, July 21st, 2023 from 5-8pm (music rehearsal)

  • Monday, July 24th from 9am-4pm

  • Tuesday, July 25th from 9am-4pm

  • Wednesday, July 26th from 9am-4pm

  • Thursday, July 27th from 9am-4pm

  • Friday, July 28th from 9am-2:30pm (students leave early before returning for evening show)

  • Show #1: Friday, July 29th at 6:30pm (call time 5pm)

  • Show #2: Saturday, July 30th at 6:30pm (call time 5pm)

Week of August 14th, 2023

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CRYSTAL ARTS – SESSION 2: “ALICE IN WONDERLAND”  

START: AUGUST 14TH, 2023

9AM-4PM | (2ND—5TH grades)

TUITION: $375

SHOW: SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH AT 12PM

 

Hear from the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Do-Do bird, the Queen of Hearts, and all of your favorite “Wonderland” characters in this musical adaptation of Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland. For beginners and for those with a few shows under their belt, “The Trial of Alice in Wonderland” is a winner. Poor Alice must endure this upside-down world as her accusers bombard her with questions and witnesses spew nonsense about her. Finally, the audience must decide on her culpability. Usually, they set her free! Directed by Laszlo Balazs with musical direction & choreographed by Cheryl Kemeny, as well as visiting arts & crafts teacher and 3rd grade teacher at Rowayton Elementary School Denise Baril and costumer Alexandrea Kemeny. 

 

  • Monday, August 14th from 9am-4pm

  • Tuesday, August 15th from 9am-4pm

  • Wednesday, August 16th from 9am-4pm

  • Thursday, August 17th from 9am-4pm

  • Friday, August 18th from 9am-4pm

  • Students are EITHER in the 12:00 or 4:00pm show on Saturday, August 19th. Call time for the 12:00pm show is at 10:30am and call time for the 4:00pm show is at 2:30pm.

Week of August 21st, 2023

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“THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF”: SESSION 1

START: AUGUST 21ST, 2023

9-11:30AM | (PRE-K-1ST GRADERS)

TUITION: $295

SHOW: SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH AT 12PM

 

Join us for this fun-filled musical based on the classic story about how a group of billy goats outsmart a family of scary trolls who live under the bridge. The Billy Goats want food but they will have to cross the “Troll Bridge” in order to feed their hungry stomachs! Will they get across or will the trolls get a tasty snack instead? The perfect opportunity for your little one to discover the joys of musical theatre! Directed by veteran pre-school teacher Sally Szabo-Lombardo and musically directed by Laszlo Balazs, assisted by Alexandrea Kemeny.

 

  • Monday, August 21st from 9-11:30pm

  • Tuesday, August 22nd from 9-11:30pm

  • Wednesday, August 23rd from 9-11:30pm

  • Thursday, August 24th from 9-11:30pm

  • Friday, August 25th from 9-11:30pm

  • Show: Saturday, August 26th at 12pm (call time 11am)

“THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF”: SESSION 2

START: AUGUST 21ST, 2023

12-2:30PM | (PRE-K-1ST GRADERS)

TUITION: $295

SHOW: SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH AT 2:30PM

 

Join us for this fun-filled musical based on the classic story about how a group of billy goats outsmart a family of scary trolls who live under the bridge. The Billy Goats want food but they will have to cross the “Troll Bridge” in order to feed their hungry stomachs! Will they get across or will the trolls get a tasty snack instead? The perfect opportunity for your little one to discover the joys of musical theatre! Directed by veteran pre-school teacher Sally Szabo-Lombardo and musically directed by Laszlo Balazs, assisted by Alexandrea Kemeny.

 

  • Monday, August 21st from 12-2:30pm

  • Tuesday, August 22nd from 12-2:30pm

  • Wednesday, August 23rd from 12-2:30pm

  • Thursday, August 24th from 12-2:30pm

  • Friday, August 25th from 12-2:30pm

  • Show: Saturday, August 26th at 2:30pm (call time 1:30pm)

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