Team Members

Samantha Kulish
Samantha has been working for Crystal Theatre since 1999 and became a full-time member of the staff in 2008.   She has directed over 50 musicals since she began directing in 2004. Before her job as director, Samantha worked as a teaching assistant, stage manager, and sound technician.

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...

TCheryl 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 Collegehis is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content.

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...

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...This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content.

Joan McFarland began her musical career at Michigan State University, writing original music, performing and recording with a folk trio called Blue John. She continued writing and performing folk music after moving to Fairfield County , playing guitar with a group called The Joan McFarland Band