Auditions for Musical "Puffs"
Searching for talent for "Puffs" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It is a wild, fast, and hilarious parody comedy that follows the path of the self-proclaimed “least significant members of the least significant group” through the most important magical event in history. The show spans seven years in the shadows of a famous boy wizard, whose name may or may not rhyme with Perry Snotter. Additional info: All auditionees will be provided an audition side on the day of. Scenes will be read opposite a member of the casting committee, committee member will read side from the production table while the auditionee has free use of the rehearsal space. Please be prepared, but you may familiarize yourself with all roles you are interested in and you may be asked to read a second. The audition signup will close on Saturday afternoon, February. Walk-ins will be accepted but will wait until signup auditionees have completed their timeslot. See the file attached for the audition sides and other details. If interested, please apply.
14 roles
The hero. Totally uncool, but full of charm and heart. Loyal to a tee. Likes comic books and video games, knows nothing about magic or this weird magic world he is now a part of. Best friends with Oliver and Megan.
One of the main trio. Incredibly smart and cerebral, he is a math wiz, and proud of it; lovingly a nerd from Big Springs, TX. After ending up at wizarding school, he finds out he isn't the top of his class, and instead begins a fantastical journey of friendship and even some love, better than any algebra class could ever promise. Real comic chops, incredibly appealing, youthful.
One of the main trio; begins the show by only desiring to live up to her mother's reputation:a dark wizard currently in Wiz Priz for being such a bad-ass Death Buddy in her youth.Favorite store:Hot Topic.Favorite color: black.Over time, her tough veneer begins to soften,as a budding romance with Oliver becomes apparent.Defiant and headstrong on the surface,the audience begins to see that her adamance of being completely unique and independent really stems from her desire to be loved and accepted
(British) The narrator of the story. She/he guides us through our entire show of Puffy-ness. British accent. Must be a great storyteller, as she/he must keep the audience engaged and updated on all the goings-on. Can be a bit of a know-it-all, but still relatable and appealing. Comedy skills a must, improv background is a plus.
TEACHER/PROFESSOR TURBAN/GHOST HISTORY TEACH/PROFESSOR LOCKY/MR. NICK/SAL/SECOND HEADMASTER/REAL MR. MOODY (Many European dialects) Requires an actor capable of doing strong impressions. Ernie Mac: Proud. Loud. Pretty sure he's the best. Male Teachers: Potions Teacher/ Locky/Professor Turban/ Mr. Moody. All impressions. Strong comedic ability. (Impressions: Rickman/Branagh/etc.)
HANNAH/FIRST HEADMASTER/PROFESSOR MCG/PROFESSOR SPROUTTY/XAVIA JONES/PROFESSOR LANNY/RUNES TEACH/MS. BABBLE (Many European dialects) Requires playing several different roles back to back, so the ability to play a variety of character types a plus. Hannah: Shy. Very shy. Female Teachers: Professor McG, Professor Plants, Professor T, Bath Babbles. Adults of all kinds of different personalities. (Maggie Smith impression. for McG.)
J. FINCH FLETCHLEY/UNCLE DAVE/GOYLE/A FAT FRIAR/CLUMSY LONGBOTTOM/HERMEOONE #3/VIKTOR/MR. BAGMAN/ZACH SMITH (Many European dialects) Improvisational skills a plus. J. Finch: Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except, when his life is in mortal danger. Zach Smith: toxic sportsman
(Many European dialects) A little distant. A little random. Is possibly a genius or really, really stupid. But has a really strong heart. The Puffiest of the Puffs.
SALLY PERKS/HERMEOONE/BLONDO MALFOY/ROWENA/RITA SCOOTER/BIPPY/DRAGON (Many European dialects) Sally: Nice. In year 3, goes through a bit of a growth spurt that attracts the other student's attention, if you know what I mean. Bippy: A house elf. Devoted. Loyal. Kind of annoying.
(Many European dialects). Susie: Sad. Gloomy. Channeling Eeyore from "Winnie the Pooh." Constantly in fear of her or her family dying. Harry: Young, plucky, and famous. Struts around school like he owns it. Gets into a few wacky situations, but it's nothing the bonds of friendship can't overcome.
A knightly comic actor to play the pivotal roles of Cedric in Act I and Mr. Voldy in Act II. Cedric: A champion. Athletic, winning, popular, and charming. Everyone's favorite, but still loyal, patient, and kind. A leading example of a Puff. Mr. Voldy: Evil. Like, really evil. Wants to rule the world in shadows and darkness and terror.
CREW/Understudies. In charge of special effects, moving scenery, and additional actors in wizard battle.
CREW/Understudies. In charge of special effects, moving scenery, and additional actors in wizard battle.
CREW/Understudies. In charge of special effects, moving scenery, and additional actors in wizard battle.
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