Category Archives: Workshops

The Power of Makeup (onstage and off)
Led by Brittany Daley

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2020
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Virtually on Zoom

This workshop is perfect for beginners as well as makeup gurus looking for new techniques. The workshop will start with an overview of Makeup basics from the different types of products, how they are used, and the tools needed to apply them. Brittany will also share some of her own tips and tricks as well as her holy grail products. The remainder of the workshop will be dedicated to demonstrating the application and transformation process – Live.  Brittany will create a theatrical, drag inspired look using suggestions from participants. Participants are welcome to bring their own makeup and experiment along with Brittany. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Brittany Daley is a director, performer and theatre educator from Saugus, MA. She is also a self proclaimed makeup addict. When she’s not directing middle schoolers, she finds opportunities to be creative herself. Some of her favorite roles include Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and a Wierd Sister in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She can also be seen at the local con cosplaying and using makeup to bring some of her favorite characters to life. 

TCS has been weighing options regarding holding our Youth Theatre Workshop this summer. We know there are youth actors who look forward to participating each summer and our staff looks forward to working with the talented students who are part of TCS.

In order to best serve all involved – we are revamping for this summer and only having one week instead of two and having a combination of in-person and virtual sessions. Additionally, instead of a full production, we will be ending with a talent show – which will allow each participant to take part without having to rely on interacting with others in person.

For more information about protocols, what will be included in the sessions, and to access the registration form – CLICK HERE.

Click here for the flyer about Elf The Musical, Jr.

The Theatre Company of Saugus presents its
9th Annual Youth Theatre Workshop
A place where imagination can learn and grow!

July 15-19 & 22-26, 2019
9AM to 4PM – Monday thru Friday

Ending with three performances of Elf The Musical, Jr.

Performances will be on Friday, July 26 at 7PM and on Saturday, July 27 at 2PM and at 7PM.

There will be a session to meet and greet the staff and kids and parents.  We will “audition” everyone to help us plan who will get which parts in the show.  Be prepared to sing and dance.  If you have a song prepared, please bring the sheet music with you, but it’s not required.  THE MEET & GREET / AUDITIONS DATE IS SUNDAY, JULY 14 AT 5PM.

Our workshop will be held at the American Legion for the second year (it has AC!). However, it is not handicap accessible to the second floor where the performance will be. If this is a concern please don’t hesitate to reach out. We may be able to make some accommodations if needed. The American Legion is located at 44 Taylor Street / Saugus, MA 01906.

Email tcsaugus@gmail.com for more information.

Can’t make it to the Meet & Greet? No worries we will see you on the first day of the workshop!

Please join us in welcoming back our staff!! Amanda Allen (Dance Coach), Jen Gelzleichter (Technical Director), Shawn Gelzleichter (Music/Vocal Coach), and Sean Perry (Acting Coach/Director) will all be returning this year!! We are looking forward to the workshop this summer and can’t wait to start!

What do we do during the Workshop?  We play theater games, sing, dance, and act.  We make our own props.  We design, build and paint the set.  We build and try on costumes.  In the end, we put on a fantastic show!  When it all comes down to it, we make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!

The fee is $400 per child.  There are discounts for multiple children and for early registration.  The fee is only $350 if paid by June 24th.

To express your interest or to request a Registration Form, please fill out the Online Request Form for Youth Workshop 2019 below.

Or click here to download the PDF Request Form, print it and fill it out, and send it to us at:  Theatre Company of Saugus  /  PO Box 1058  /  Saugus, MA  01906 OR scan and email it to us.

Or, if you are interested and want to find out more, email us at  TCSaugus@gmail.com, or phone us at 781-816-7019.

If you are ready to sign up, click here to download the Registration Packet (Registration, Talent Release, and Health Forms).   Fill it out, and send it in with your check to us at:  Theatre Company of Saugus  /  PO Box 1058  /  Saugus, MA  01906.

Check back for details about the roles that will be available for the show and more information about the performance itself. This posting will be updated with links when the information is available.

Online Request Form for Youth Workshop 2019

In this workshop attendees will be learning about the art of foley work. It has emerged as a topic given the radio theme of our December production of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Sound-effects played a huge part in live radio broadcasts and were not generally pre-recorded.

TCS will be hosting a Foley Workshop on Sunday, October 28 at 10:30AM at the American Legion in Saugus.

For all the details and to sign-up CLICK HERE.

Have you ever wanted to know more about the art of lighting? How are lighting equipment locations and angles chosen? How many lights are two many lights to wire together? How simple or complicated is a light board? How did they do all of it before computers?

TCS will be hosting two Lighting Workshops on Monday and Tuesday, August 13 and 14 at 7:00PM at the American Legion in Saugus. Monday’s session will be hands on and you will actually hang lights. Tuesday’s session will be more the designer side of the experience.

For all the details CLICK HERE.