Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center is a nonprofit dedicated to providing high-quality education and artistic expression in dance, music, visual arts, and theater for all ages. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, the DAC serves hundreds of students weekly and engages hundreds more through performances and community arts programs. Our success is made possible by the continued support of local residents, and we remain committed to offering exceptional arts opportunities for families and the community.

Crystal Theatre is a performing arts academy 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. Since 1987, it has been Fairfield County’s leading performance arts center for children. Our rehearsal spaces are located in the Ben Franklin Theater Complex in historic South Norwalk, CT. We have programs available for children of all ages, from those as young as four years old to those entering their senior year of high school or early college. Our new community theatre program offers the town a tuition-free community theatre that features both our award-winning original productions and cover show classics.