Melinda Zupanitois is a native of Fairfield County, CT and a staunch advocate of local theatre. After earning her BFA in Acting from the University of Connecticut at Storrs, she went on to work as a Talent Agent in NYC. Now, as a performer, director, producer and coach, she enjoys bringing people together over her love of theatre. More info at MelindaZ.com.
With a minimalist set depicting an abandoned stage - brick wall, ladder, random set pieces, and a piano - Music Theatre of Connecticut begins its 30th season with the iconic musical, Gypsy.
I have been a fan of Music Theatre of Connecticut for a while now, so when I entered their Melissa & Doug theater on opening night of Little Shop of Horrors, I was looking forward to a wonderful evening with this classic piece of musical theatre.
Back in 2008, when I moved from my small New York City apartment to my 3 bedroom house on a half-acre in Norwalk, CT, I was both 'excited AND scared', to quote Little Red from Into the Woods.