Crystal Theatre A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, adapted by Mat Young with additional music

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Crystal Theatre A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, adapted by Mat Young with additional music
Ages

7th - 12th grade

Dates

Sat, Feb 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

13 classes remaining
Time

1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Instructors

Cheryl K., Gillian E., Mat Y.

Capacity

30 students

Discounts

Sibling Discount


Class Experience

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a marvelous introduction to the work of Western civilization’s greatest playwright. And what better way to learn than by doing!? Student actors will be immersed in Shakespeare’s beautiful language and fanciful but all too human characters. Our version will also include show tunes and pop music appropriate to this comedy so you will not only enhance your acting skills but your singing ability as well! Veteran director and teacher Mat Young (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night & The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Crystal Theatre) will helm this production with Gillian Eckert as choreographer and Cheryl Kemeny as musical director.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE—Please make sure you are available for the mandatory dress rehearsals and show dates before registering!

Class Requirements

  • All students are welcome!
  • No more than 2 excused absences
  • Technical and dress rehearsals are mandatory in order to perform in the shows
  • Class times—SATURDAYS, 1:00-4:00 PM (plus additional dress rehearsal & possible private coaching sessions)

  • SHOW DATES: FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025 @ 6:30 PM & 
  •     SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025 @ 6:30 PM

  • START DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025, (4:30-7:30PM) & SATURDAY, FEB 1, 2025, (1:00-4:00 PM)—PART AUDITIONS & ORIENTATION

  • DRESS REHEARSALS: TECH DRESS REHEARSAL, SAT., MAY 24 (12:00-7:00 PM)
  • WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025, 4:30-8:30 PM
  • THURSDAY, MAY 29,2025, 4:30-8:30 PM
  • REHEARSAL SCHEDULE—Please make sure you are available for the mandatory dress rehearsals and show dates before registering!

What you'll learn

  • Performance skills and text delivery
  • Creating authentic characters
  • Vocal/singing training--pitch matching, breath support, expansion of vocal range
  • Theatre dance training

Sample Class Format

  • First 10 minutes, vocal exercises
  • 10 minutes improv/acting exercises
  • Remainder of class spent on staging, choreographing and learning the music for the show

Other Things To Know

Holiday Schedule
See Schedule
Cancellation Policy

Full refund up to and after first class, half refund after second class, no refund after third class.


What To Bring

  • Students need either ballet or jazz shoes to bring and wear to each class. they will wear these shoes for the show. Black is fine.
  • A minimum 1-inch, 3-ring binder for script and music
  • We provide most of the costumes unless it is determined that the show will be in comtemporary dress. In that case students may pull from their own clothing to find an appropriate costume.
  • Bring a water bottle and light snack to have at breaks

Reviews for Crystal Theatre

5.0 out of 5

Based on 52 provider ratings

Cathy G.

Jul 10, 2024

Loved:

The friendships - acting and singing.

"Mother Goose Retires" (2024 Camp Production)
Location: Crystal Theatre | Instructor: Alexandrea Kemeny, Cheryl Kemeny, Sally Szabo-Lombardo

Kathleen H.

Jun 20, 2024

Loved:

love crystal theater! I Norwalk staple. This is my kids 4 production and all of been wonderful!

"Bright Idea" (Morning Session) (2024 Camp Production)
Location: Crystal Theatre | Instructor: Laszlo Balazs, Sally Szabo-Lombardo

Kathleen H.

Jun 20, 2024

Loved:

great summer camp with wonderful teachers

"Bright Idea" (Morning Session) (2024 Camp Production)
Location: Crystal Theatre | Instructor: Laszlo Balazs, Sally Szabo-Lombardo

Allison S.

Apr 13, 2024

Loved:

There'a a little bit of everything (acting, dancing, singing).

Improvements:

Everything is great

"Perseus, the Dragonslayer" (2024 Production)
Location: Crystal Theatre | Instructor: Cheryl Kemeny

Katherine M.

Aug 21, 2023

Loved:

Loved how each kid got to have an opportunity to speak and play a character. It was great. So glad we did it!

Improvements:

It’s our first time doing this and this was one of the more expensive camps we signed up for. I didn’t realized we would also have to pay for tickets to see the play in addition to camp. I would suggest to roll in the cost of 4 tickets for each camper (and increase tuition) and then any additional tickets should be bought separately.

"The Three Billy Goats Gruff" Morning Class (2023)
Location: Crystal Theatre | Instructor: Alexandrea Kemeny, Laszlo Balazs, Sally Szabo-Lombardo

Crystal Theatre Location

Crystal Theatre

66 Bayview Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850


About Crystal Theatre

Established in 1987, Crystal Theatre is a performing arts educational institution dedicated to the development of young artists through rigorous training in all aspects of musical theatre in a supportive and encouraging environment and specializing in the use of original musicals written specifically for our organization.

Booking Options
Semester
Payment plans available
$395
• Sibling Discounts: Second Child (10%), Third Child (15%), Any Additional Child (15%)