Category Archives: Announcements

TCS participates in the highly competitive DASH (Distinguished Award and Special Recognition) program offered by EMACT (Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres), in which consultants review and rate  many aspects of shows.  Groups and individuals with the highest scores are nominated for awards.

The  nominations for the 2012-13 were announced on 17 July 2013.  The award winners were presented at the annual EMACT Gala, which this year was on Saturday 24 August 2013 starting at 6:00 PM.  For the complete list of nominees and winners, click here.  For a photo gallery of the Gala, click here.

We are proud note that the Theatre Company of Saugus April 2013 musical production of A Year With Frog and Toad was recognized.  The Animals were  nominated for Best Specialty Ensemble in a Musical.  The actors included are  Amanda Allen, Patrick Harris, and Kathleen Tringale.  Congratulations!

Other actors in the show were Matthew Huffman as Toad and Stephen Russo as Frog.  Last year TCS member William Fafard won Best Youth Actor in a Musical for his title role in Oliver!

TCS members who won awards:  Mike Teixeira was one of two winners for Lighting Design of a Musical for Cabaret at MMAS Black Box Theater.  Emily Sheeran was nominated three times for different shows as Best Youth Actress in a Play, and she won for The Woodsman at Hovey Players.  Brian Nickerson was given a Consultant’s Choice Award for Excellence in Musical Accompaniment for The 39 Steps at Firehouse Center for the Arts.

Other TCS members who got nominations are:  Brian Dion for Set Design of Second Samuel at Burlington Players; and Grace Meidanis for Best Prop Coordination of a Musical for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown at Winthrop Playmakers.  We also note that Steve Black was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical for Next to Normal at Marblehead Little Theatre, because he has been appointed as the next Drama teacher at Saugus High School.

TCS participants in the production of the Gala include James Wlodyka, who provided the Sound equipment and operation, assisted by Amanda Allen; and Larry Segel who operated the Lights.

Each year the town of Saugus holds the Founders Day street fair.  Vendors, organizations, food, kiddie rides, performances.  This year it was on Saturday 7 September 2013.  The location is Central Street north of the monument at Main Street, between the Library and Town Hall.

The kids from the Theatre Company of Saugus’ Summer Youth Theatre Workshop performed from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM.  Including selections from their production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.  Also appearing were the cast of A Year With Frog and Toad, performing numbers from that show, and Will Fafard sang a number.  On the stage on the front steps of the Town Hall.  Come on out and give them a hand.  You could also visit the TCS table for raffles and info about our upcoming season.  See you at the fair!

You are invited to the

Greater Boston Theatre Expo: 2013

Over 50 theatre companies in one place with information and special offers for the upcoming theatre season in the Greater Boston area! Including Theatre Company of Saugus.  

Visit our table, where you can purchase a discount ticket available only at this Expo.  $30 gets you into three shows, for the price of two!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013  /  5:30-7:30pm

The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts

539 Tremont Street  /  Boston

Information and RSVP:  stagesource.org/programs-and-events/gbte/

(RSVPs not required, but encouraged!)

Over 50 theatre companies come together on one night to share information, schedules and offerings for the upcoming theatre season – and many will be offering discounts, promotions, prizes and giveaways for you.  This first ever Greater Boston Theatre Expo: 2013 offers you a free, convenient and efficient way in an Expo-style/marketplace setting to check out theatre productions for your favorite companies and lets you explore new organizations and meet local theatre artists!

Click here for more information:  stagesource.org/programs-and-events/gbte/

Directions and Parking Information:  http://www.bcaonline.org/visit/directions-and-parking.html

Congratulations to our neighbors the Burlington Players.  Their presentation of Radium Girls won the Best Production award at the AACT Fest 2013, held June 19-22.  This is the biannual national festival held by the American Association of Community Theatres.  They also garnered seven nominations.

Radium Girls was one of the two winning productions at the June 2012 EMACT Festival.  (At which TCS presented The Proposal.)  It went on to win the Best Production award at the New England Regional Festival in March 2013.

Click here for some photos.

The Theatre Company of Saugus is seeking Teaching Assistants for our Summer Youth Theatre Workshop 2013.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Have a general knowledge of theater.
• Experience with kids is preferable.
• Experience in the subject assisting with, either Acting, Music, Dancing, Tech, etc.
• Flexible schedule.

Duties:

• Help keep the kids on track.
• Assist teachers in their area of expertise.
• Give extra help to kids who may need it.

The Youth Theatre Workshop runs July 15-19 and 22-26, 2013.  From 9 AM until 4 PM Monday thru Friday.  Plus performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., on the evening of Friday 26 July, and the afternoon and evening of Saturday 27 July.

In Saugus, Massachusetts, the first week at Cliftondale Congregational Church, and the second week at East Saugus United Methodist Church.  For both locations see our Directions page.

Small stipends or community service credit.

If you are interested in applying for these positions, please send a message to tcsaugus@gmail.com.

The Theatre Company of Saugus is seeking a Technical Instructor for our Summer Youth Theatre Workshop 2013. 

Requirements: 

• Have a basic knowledge of all aspects of the technical side to putting on a show, including, but not limited to, designing the set, lighting, costumes, props, sound, etc.
• Have some stage management experience, or know and understand the basic duties of a stage manager.
• Have experience working with children.

Duties:

• With assistance from the production team, assist the youth in designing all elements of the show.
• Teach and guide the youth on how to stage manage a show.

Stipend amount will be based on availability and experience.

The Youth Theatre Workshop runs July 15-19 and 22-26, 2013.  From 9 AM until 4 PM Monday thru Friday, although the Technical Instructor will only be responsible for portions of that time, sharing the instructional duties with the music, dance, and acting instructors.  Plus performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., on the evening of Friday 26 July, and the afternoon and evening of Saturday 27 July.

In Saugus, Massachusetts, the first week at Cliftondale Congregational Church, and the second week at East Saugus United Methodist Church.  For both locations see our Directions page.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a message to tcsaugus@gmail.com.

See if you can see yourself or your friends in this short (6:33) video about the Theatre Company of Saugus.  It includes short clips from several recent shows, and features explanations by current president Amanda Allen.  Produced by James Wlodyka.

TCS Promo 2012 from Theatre Company of Saugus on Vimeo.

We are very sad to report the passing of Ms. Nancy Lemoine, a longtime core member of Theatre Company of Saugus, on Thursday 18 April 2013.  She was fighting cancer for the past year.  She was an actor, director, and music director for many of our shows.  For more information about her, please see our Nan Through The Years page.  Here are the arrangements, as announced by Pastor Bob Leroe:

The wake will be next Friday 26 April 2013 from 4 to 8 PM, at Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home.   The funeral will be the following day, Saturday 27 April at 9 AM, at the Cliftondale Congregational Church.  The graveside service will be at Woodlawn cemetery, and the collation will be a luncheon at Spinelli’s, on Route 1 South in Lynnfield.  Rev. Roger Nelson (retired priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church) and I will be conducting the service, and our choir will be singing.  These are all the details I have at this time.  Please keep Nancy’s friends and loved ones in your prayers.  She has touched all our lives, and we are richer for it. Our comfort is in knowing that her suffering is past and she is in her true home.  Under the Mercy, Pastor Bob.

A compilation of memories and thoughts about Nan on Facebook, compiled by Bernie Sacco.

An article in the Daily Item of Lynn.

A news article in the Saugus Advertiser with many quotes from students and colleagues.

Click for obituary.

Click for tributes page.

Educator of year award.