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Staff & Volunteers

Cheryl Kemeny

Cheryl Kemeny

Artistic Director & President

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

Laszlo Balazs

Associate Artistic Director and Accompanist

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

Char Fromentin

Char Fromentin

Choreographer & Owner of Dance Dimensions

Daniel Hague

Daniel Hague

Voice Teacher

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...

Hunter Brady

Hunter Brady

Acting Teacher

Hunter Brady is a Connecticut-based actor and director with a passion for arts education. After receiving her Bachelor’s...

Emory Ciocci

Emory Ciocci

Assistant Costumer

Joan McFarland

Joan McFarland

Creative Contributor

Alexandrea Kemeny

Alexandrea Kemeny

Costumer, Director & Vice-President

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 Jackins

David Jackins

Stage Director & Vice-President

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

Jack Singewald

Associate Technical Director

Felicia Varvaras

Felicia Varvaras

Voice Teacher

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...

Caitlin Roberts

Caitlin Roberts

Dance Teacher

Caitlin Roberts is a local choreographer, performer and dance educator from Norwalk, Connecticut. She began dancing at the age of 3 and continued her studies at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she received...

Margaret Jackins

Margaret Jackins

Director, Costumer

Mariner Pezza

Mariner Pezza

Technical Director & Vice-President

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

Sally Szabo-Lombardo

Director, Choreographer, & Writer

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

Matthew Surapine

Matthew Surapine

Voice Teacher & Musical Director

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...

Eliza Kingsbury

Eliza Kingsbury

Improv, Acting & Comedy Teacher

Eliza Kingsbury is an actor, writer, comedian and visual artist from Ridgefield, CT. She is a mainstage cast member of Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre where she performs...

Zachary Anderson

Zachary Anderson

Accompanist

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),...

Alice Jackins

Alice Jackins

Choreographer

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