Staff & Volunteers

Cheryl Kemeny is the president and artistic director of Crystal Theatre, Inc., a non-profit performing arts school and theatre group established in 1987 in South Norwalk, CT. Educated in voice and opera at Hartt College...

Laszlo Balazs is Crystal Theatre's associate artistic director, administrator, and resident lighting engineer...

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Matthew Surapine, tenor, is actively sought for his crystal-clear voice and lively stage portrayals. Career highlights include his tenure with the Metropolitan Opera as a principal singer, for 8 seasons...

Samantha Frattallone is proud to be returning to Crystal Theatre. She started performing with the company at 3 years old and has been most recently...

Alexandrea Kemeny, co-founder and Vice President of Crystal Theatre, has been an active participant since our inception in 1987. With a Bachelor of Science in Music and Masters in Education, plus 2-years’ studies...

David L. Jackins is one of the founders of Crystal Theatre. His degree from the University of Maine in English/Speech-Communication and Theatre made him and ideal collaborator to establish a program with Crystal Theatre’s goals...

Jack Singewald is Crystal Theatre's Associate Technical Director, having been involved in productions at the Crystal since the...

Gillian Eckert is a performer and choreographer at Crystal Theatre, as well as a piano/voice/dance student and a songwriter. Most recently, she starred in and choreographed the smash hit, “The Marvelous Wonderettes” for Crystal Community Theatre at the Norwalk Inn...

Felicia Varvaras received her degree at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee in Voice & Opera under the tutelage of Kathryn Wright and coaching with Michael Strauss. Originally from Fairfield, Ms. Varvaras is a graduate of Crystal Theatre...

Mariner Pezza is one of the founders of Crystal Theatre Inc. His background in business and engineering proved useful at CT’s inception by advising and guiding all through the non-profit status and the City Lease process...

Sally Szabo-Lombardo received a B.A. in Theatre and Creative Writing from Fairfield University with a minor in music composition and psychology...

Heidi Xethalis began her journey at Crystal Theatre, went to BADA via Cornell University, spent a decade on the small screen, (As The World Turns, White Collar, Law & Order CI), on the big screen (Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Oranges), on stages (The Desire, Pieces), and then landed as a yoga and wellness expert...

Daniel Hague took part in Crystal Theatre’s first ever production, “The Drunkard”. He has performed with the Arizona Opera, Opera Orchestra of NY, The Harrisburg Symphony, Mississippi Opera, Schubert Opera...

Zachary Anderson is a recent graduate of the Vocal Performance program at NYU Steinhardt, studying Musical Theatre. At school, Zach has been seen on stage in Wonderland (Dance Captain),...