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Theater on his termsFor Malverne native David Coonan, theater has never been about fame, money, or success.

Here comes something wickedly enjoyable!Fans of chilling thrillers, psychological twists, and blood-curdling horror will have to look no farther than Malverne this July. The Malverne Community Theatre is producing three shows of …

Malverne theater embrace divine comedySister Mary Clarence might not need a spotlight, and she might not need a crowd. She may not even need “the great wide world to shout my name out loud.” But that’s exactly what …

Hundreds attend Malverne’s first outdoor musicalMalverne High School’s athletic field was filled with approximately 600 district residents as the school district held its first outdoor musical on Aug. 13. The Malverne Summer Theatre, which …

Malverne’s outdoor musical set for Friday nightSearching for ways to lift the spirits of the school community, Malverne Schools Superintendent Dr. Lorna Lewis and Michael Messina, the district’s chairman of music and fine arts, have had …

Malverne actress performs in an international virtual productionAspiring actress Renee Wilson, 17, says she lives by the “don’t knock it till you’ve tried it” mentality. Wilson, who graduated from Malverne High School last Friday, got a …

Want to learn how to act?Anyone who has ever acted or even considered stepping on stage knows the apprehension of performing in front of a crowd. Niles Wilson, a 17-year-old recent Malverne High School graduate, wants to …

Malverne Community Theatre awarded at Long Island Community Theatre Awards In 2011, a community theatre in the Village of Malverne mainly existed within the mind of David Coonan. Coonan and his company, the Malverne Community Theatre, walked away with a first-place trophy …

Malverne, West Hempstead community leaders discuss Phase Four reopening

Malverne, West Hempstead nonprofits remain hopeful amid pandemic

Malverne’s first-ever alumni musical set for Aug. 10 Malverne High School alumnus David Coonan had the idea of directing an alumni musical for about four or five years, but on Aug. 10, his vision will finally come to life. Malverne’s alumni will …

Howard T. Herber Middle School holds its first musical Howard T. Herber Middle School in Malverne held its first musical from Jan. 11-12. Students performed, “The Wizard of Oz,” in front hundreds of people that comprised of family, friends and …

A Demon Trail haunts Crossroads FarmBe afraid. Be very afraid. A four-acre journey through the days of Old Halloween is being orchestrated at Crossroads Farm, and organizers are looking to scare you out of your wits.

A Herald Q and A with local artist David CoonanDavid Coonan, a former Malverne resident and local artist, is currently working to revive the Malverne Community Theatre, a non-profit arts company that has been dormant for more than 40 years. …

Former Malverne High School teacher, musical director dies at 91

Teens put their spotlight on creativity at Locust Valley High SchoolSpotlight Night, an annual event where all Locust Valley High School students are invited to express themselves creatively through song, dance and poetry, was held on April 7 in the high school’s …

A Long Way Home: David Coonan’s Journey to Becoming a Community Theatre InnovatorDavid Coonan of Nassau County re-founded the Malverne Community Theatre (MCT) back in 2012. He has since nourished the organization into the thriving hub for actors, producers, and directors to col…

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