2018 MATTHEW CHIAPPETTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Crystal Theatre Non Equity Auditions

The 2018 Matthew Chiappetta Memorial Scholarship

For students in Grades 5th - 8th

The winner receives

2 Crystal Theatre classes and 1 Crystal Theatre Camp!

Learn More About the Matthew Chiappetta
Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship was established in memory of Crystal Theatre student Matthew Chiappetta who passed away in 2004. This scholarship celebrates the memory and spirit of Matt and his love for Crystal Theatre.

Open to 5th - 8th grade students

Applying for the scholarship requires the following:

A completed Application

An Essay

An Audition

An Interview

Applicant may bring an OPTIONAL song to sing at the audition

Prepare a scene from one of the following shows:

(scenes are available for download when you apply)

Perseus: Perseus/Andromeda

The Snow Queen: Kai/Gerda

Whistleville: George Hirst/Robin Brennan

Essays and form submissions are due by Monday, February 19, 2018 by 8:00pm.

Interviews/Auditions will be held at Crystal Theatre at Ben Franklin Center
66 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, CT on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

The winner of the scholarship will be announced at the Matthew Chiappetta Memorial Concert on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 7:00pm at Crystal Theatre at Ben Franklin Center. The scholarship winner MUST be available to attend the concert.

The money raised from the Bowling event and concert will fund the Matthew Chiappetta Scholarship.

Crystal Theatre, it is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that has provided musical theater education to students grades Pre-K through high school in Fairfield County, CT and surrounding towns for almost 30 years.