Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Puffs"
Seeking cast for "Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: PUFFS tells the tale of the loyal, well-meaning Puffs—students at a certain magical school who were simply trying to survive seven increasingly dangerous years of spells, curses, and enchanted mishaps without getting hurt (or worse, expelled). This inventive and laugh-out-loud adventure is perfect for anyone who has ever felt lke a secondary character in someone else's epic. Additional info: Actors will read selected sides from the script; no monologues required. Callbacks, if needed, will take place on Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30 pm. Rehearsals begin August 11 and will take place weekday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tech rehearsals are mandatory and scheduled for September 14–17, from 6 to 10 p.m. The show runs September 18 - October 05, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.
12 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. Wayne is from Alabama.
One of the main trio. Incredibly smart and cerebral, he is a math wiz, and proud of it; lovingly a nerd from New Jersey. 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 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 & headstrong on the surface, the audience begins to see that her adamance of being completely unique & independent really stems from her desire to be loved & accepted.
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.
ERNIE MAC and A VERY TALL MAN/SEAMUS/A CERTAIN POTIONS TEACHER/PROFESSOR TURBAN/GHOST HISTORY TEACH/PROFESSOR LOCKY/MR. NICK/SAL/SECOND HEADMASTER/REAL MR. MOODY: 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/Gleeson/Whoever played Quirrell in the movie).
HANNAH and FIRST HEADMASTER/PROFESSOR MCG/PROFESSOR SPROUTTY/XAVIA JONES/PROFESSOR LANNY/RUNES TEACH/MS. BABBLE: 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 and UNCLE DAVE/GOYLE/A FAT FRIAR/CLUMSY LONGBOTTOM/HERMEOONE #3/VIKTOR/MR. BAGMAN/ZACH SMITH: Improvisational skills a plus. Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except, when his life is in mortal danger.
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: 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.
Susie: Sad. Gloomy. Think 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.
An appealing 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, reeeaaally evil. Wants to rule the world in shadows and darkness and terror. (Or, ya know, just an amazing Ralph Fiennes impression.)
To be played by all.
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