THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 5 AN ADVOCATE PLAY REVIEW: Saugus 10-year-old gives impressive debut while “Peter and the Starcatcher” performs to sold-out theater crowd By Joanie Allbee D odging the rain, looking forward to a play, a friend and I ar r ived at the Saugus American Legion Post #210 at 44 Taylor St. to see “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a play by Rick Elise based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. The American Legion is also the home of our Saugus theater company. Our plan had been reMels Phelon (left), a 10-year-old Saugus boy who debuted as “Young Boy” in fl ashback scenes, stands alongside actor Michael Mazzone during “Peter and the Starcatcher.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Sabrina Ornae) duced to being mere “walk ins” to a sold- out play. We soon found the Theatre Company of Saugus staff to be welcoming, so we stuck around chatting in-between reserved guests shaking off drops. After everyone was seated, and just as we were stepping towards the exit door, there were two cancellations... moments later our hands held the programs... Showtime! I began observing scenery: Although sparse it was creative; later in the play would show just how creative... There were scenes in which the “boy” was tossed over sea to audio effects and two REVIEW | SEE PAGE 6 STORE HOURS: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM Come to Robinson News Convenience 1556 Eastern Ave, Malden • (781) 324-0492 Come Play lottery here! Lottery Beer Wine WE'VE GOT ALL YOUR NEEDS COVERED! Soft Drinks Groceries 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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