Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 SABATINOINSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Mae West brings Senior Center back to the 1940s By Tara Vocino A c t ress Mae West was brought back to life when the Delvena Theater Company performed “Mae West,” sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council at the Saugus Senior Center recently. West (Lynn Moulton) performed her life story, including one liner jokes, in her ’40’s dressing room from the movie “My Little Chickadee.” The Chestnutwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center sponsored a free ice cream social for seniors, and they shared their thoughts on the performance over ice cream with The Saugus Advocate. Kathy Murphy said the content and quality never ceased to surprise and entertain her. “I’m astounded at the quality http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only of acting talent within my community,” Murphy said. She said that her grandmother always called West a vulgar woman, but she thought that West was an intelligent business woman who was ahead of her time. “She enjoyed her life to the fullest after dying of complications of a stroke,” Murphy said, who said that Moulton did the best imitation of West. “I wish I could have known her as an acquaintance.” Similarly, Maureen Murray said Moulton’s imitation was excellent. “She articulated her charActress/Drag Queen/Sex Symbol Mae West says that “it’s not the men in her life, the life in her men.” (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Mae West draws a packed crowd with more than 150 guests at the Saugus Senior Center. Madame Francesca (Fran Baron) with Mae West (Lynn Moulton) acter well,” Murray said. “Her mannerisms, pose, and fashion sense.” Margie Rota said Moulton convinced her that she was West. “Her costume was beautiful and turn-of-the century,” Rota said, who recently watched the ’30’s crime movie “She done him wrong,” starring West, which is about a police offi cer rescuing instead of arresting her. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Shown from left to right are, fans Dottie Murray, Barbara Murray, Maureen Murray, and Kathy Murray. Shown from left to right are, fans Joanne Rizzari, Salvatore Messina, Margie Rota with plain clothed Lynn Moulton (Mae West).
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