THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 1, 2024 Page 7 The Theatre Company of Saugus presents two weekends of “Puff s” next month T he Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) will present “Puffs – Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic,” during two weekends in April 2024. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puff s... who just happened to be there, too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Third or Nothing! The New York Times proclaims “Puffs” “a fast-paced romp through the seven increasingly eventful years…. For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puff s exudes a jovial winking fondness for all things Harry!” Performances are April 1920-21 and 26-27-28, 2024, on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m., and with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. The loed the Saugus production of the musical “Zombie Prom,” which was presented in fall 2022 and was nominated for several DASH awards, including Best Musical. Kaycee also appeared in TCS’ spring 2023 production of “Comedy of Errors.” The stage manager for “Puff s” is Delys Russell. Cast members come to SauMr. Voldy and his Death Buddies are shown in rehearsal for “Puff s” at Theatre Company of Saugus. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) cation is the TCS home at the American Legion Post 210, 44 Taylor St., Saugus, Mass. The upstairs performance space is not wheelchair accessible, but it features a bar with soft and alcoholic drinks available at very reasonable prices. Tickets are now on sale. Tickets paid at the door will be $25 for adults, or $23 for seniors, youths or veterans. Tickets purchased in advance online will be $22 for adults and $20 for seniors, youth and veterans. For complete info, see the Tickets page on the TCS website: tcsaugus.org/tickets “Puffs” is directed for TCS by Kaycee Wilson. She directgus from a variety of towns in the area, and some of them play multiple roles. Residents of Medford are Shawyoun Shaidani, who plays Wayne Hopkins, Caroline DeBrota as Leanne, and Arielle Mercier as Magic #2. Malden residents include Brady Neiss-Moe as Zach Smith, Second Headmaster, and others; Kathy Bedard as Xavia Jones and others; and Stephen Nedell as all the Teachers. Winthrop residents are Lauren Thompson as Ginny, Helga, Bippy and others; and Mandi Totin as Susie Bones. Residents of Boston are Benedict Dawn-Cross as Cedric and Mr. Voldy; and Heidi Fisher as Sally Perks. Those from Quincy are Bec Lowe as Ernie Mac; and Samson WillPUFFS | SEE PAGE 15 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM
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