THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 19 Happy Halloween, Saugus! The Theatre Company of Saugus kicks off two consecutive weekend performances of “Little Shop of Horrors” tonight The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) begins a Halloween-related weekend with the local production of “Little Shop of Horrors” tonight – the first seven performances over two weekends. The opening show is set for 8 o’clock tonight (Friday, Oct. 27) upstairs at the American Legion Post 210 (44 Taylor St. in Saugus). Other performances: · Saturday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. – matinee · Saturday, October 28 at 9:00 p.m. – later evening, with Halloween party starting at 7:30 p.m. · Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. – matinee · Friday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m. evening · Saturday, November 4 at 8:00 p.m. · Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. – matinee, closing Based on the film by Roger Corman with Screenplay by Charles Griffith; originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 mit your announcement. The absolute deadline for submission is Monday at noon, Oct. 30. Special “Shout Outs” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo offered the following nomination: “This ‘Double Shout Out’ is for The Advocate’s very own Mark Vogler, Editor. All the Saugus residents want to thank you Mark for coordinating and being master of ceremonies for the three Forums he held on Oct. 16, 17, and 18 for the 27 candidates running for the Charter Commission. It was a chance for the residents to meet and hear what the candidates had to say. All the candidates did great presenting themselves. “The second part of this ‘Shout Out’ is to thank Mark for the 10-part series he held – ‘Saugus Over Coffee’ at the Saugus Public Library. This consisted of a Precinct a month for all 10 Precincts, the last one held on Monday, Oct. 23rd. This was an opportunity for all Town Meeting Members to meet with the residents they represent in their Precinct and hear their concerns. I am proud to say that my precinct, Precinct 6, had a great turnout and the residents spoke out Renick Producing Director); originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization. “Little Shop of Horrors” was originally Directed by Howard Ashman with Musical Staging by Edie Cowan. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” has devoured the hearts of theatergoers for more than 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin”) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. Plot: The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foulmouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame about their concerns for their neighborhood and the town. Many of Mark’s after-work hours went into these two projects for the past year so that the residents of Saugus could be better educated on the candidates who represent them and I thank him for it. Mark you are the best!” Saugus Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler: “Thank you for your kind words, Jeanie. I would like to give related ‘shout outs’ to the Saugus Public Library for co-sponsoring the 10-month ‘Saugus Over Coffee’ series, particularly library director Alan Thibeault, who helped set up the Community Room and shared in the coffee costs, and his staff that helped before and after each forum. “More ‘Shout Outs’ to SaugusTV, for being there to film the ‘Saugus Over Coffee’ series and getting it out soon after filming. ‘Shout Outs’ also for the Saugus TV camera crews that worked with The Saugus Advocate on the three consecutive nights last week of filming interviews we conducted during forums with 23 of the 27 candidates running for nine seats on the proposed Charter Commission, which Saugus voters will be asked to create in the Nov. 7 town election. Also, hats off to Saugus TV operations manager Rachel Brugman for taking a special interest in both projects.” and fortune to the down-andout Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it – BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, “Little Shop of Horrors,” a charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy, has been produced worldwide to incredible success The TCS production is directed and choreographed by Jason Hair-Wynn, stage managed by Katharine Edel and musically directed by Shawn Gelzleichter. We are pleased to announce the cast – comprised of new and returning actors to our stage. Thank you to everyone who came out to audition! The cast includes: Michael Silva as Seymour, Tessa Newell as Audrey, Arthur Comer as Mr. Mushnik, and Mark Damon as Orin. It also features Melissa Reda, Layo Ojo, Dana Murray and Hannah Clifford. LauWant to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Thanksgiving at Saugus United Parish Food Pantry – sign up for a Thanksgiving meal box Register in person by Friday, Nov. 10, at the times and dates listed below for a meal box that includes a turkey, fresh produce, dessert and other staples (50 Essex St. in Saugus). Fridays: 9:30-11:00 a.m. during Food Pantry: October 27; November 3 and 10. Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00 p.m. – sign up only, no Food Pantry: November 1 and 8. Able to donate or volunteer? Give thanks by helping us to support our neighbors and strengthen our communities! Contact office@cliftondalecc.org to set up a food drive or volunteer. Donate by Friday, November 10: jarred or canned gravy, cranberry sauce, canned veggies, ren Thompson is the voice of Audrey II, and Lauren Donahue is the Puppeteer for Audrey II. Seating is reserved. When selecting your seats from the seating chart, you should avoid leaving an odd number of seats between your party and others. Row B is on the floor. Rows C, D and E are on risers, each elevated above the row in front. No seat is more than 15 feet from the action. The performance hall is upstairs and is not wheelchair-accessible. Ticket Prices: · $30 for adults when paid at the door · $28 for youths, seniors or veterans when paid at the door · $27 for adults when purchased in advance online · $25 for youths, seniors or veterans when purchased in advance online · $30 for all patrons, when purchased in advance or at the door, for the evening show on canned fruit, boxed stuffing mix, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed mac & cheese, corn bread mix. Other nonperishable foods like pasta, rice, canned soup, canned beans, etc. are also welcome. Volunteer Friday, November 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and/or Saturday, November 18 from 7 a.m.-12 p.m.: help to sort, pack and distribute. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Tarot for Teens: Thursday, November 2, 4-5 p.m. in the Brooks Room; age 11 and up. Learn the meanings of the cards and have a group reading done. Comedy lineup at The Kowloon Restaurant The Kowloon Restaurant, which is located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus, has set its autumn comedy lineup continuing into November with shows starring Tony V and Harrison Stebbins from Comedy Central. Here’s the schedule: Oct. 27: Harrison Stebbins (Comedy Central, Comcast Comedy Spotlight), Sean SulSaturday, October 28. Price includes food and a ticket for one free drink at the party before the show. Because we expect to sell out some performances, you are strongly advised to purchase in advance to avoid missing out. Advance online sales, using any major credit card, close four hours before curtain time. If available, seats can be purchased at the door by using cash, check, Venmo or PayPal – but no credit cards. Our ticket vendor charges a small additional fee, but even with that additional fee, you will pay less in advance online than paying at the door. Tickets will be for sale at the door if they are still available. For COVID safety, the audience is advised to wear masks while inside the building, but this is not required. We are no longer checking the vaccination cards of the audience at the door. livan, Matt Misci. Nov. 3: Brad Mastrangelo (“Comics Come Home”), Danny Kelly, Dustin Pueschel. Nov. 10: Tony V (“Seinfeld,” “The Heat” and “The Town”), Mark Scalia, Andrew Della Volpe. Nov. 24: Mark Riley (Boston Comedy Festival Runner-Up, former NHL referee), Carolyn Plummer, James Hamilton. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating are $20. Must be 18 years or older to attend. For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or access online (www.kowloonrestaurant.com). Curbside pickup begins Monday The Town of Saugus announces that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the following weeks: Monday, November 6 – Friday, November 10, 2023 Monday, November 27 – Friday, December 1, 2023 Residents should place leaves outside by 7 a.m. during their regularly scheduled collection day on the dates listed above. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If using barrels, however, they must be clearly marked THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 21
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