PUFFS
Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Audition Dates
Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th / 6:30 – 9:30
Those who audition should arrive by 6:30 but may not need to stay until 9:30
You should only attend one night of auditions
There are potential callbacks on Wednesday, November 6th and Thursday, November 7th
Rehearsal Dates
November 18th – January 23rd
Rehearsals are generally held Monday through Thursday evenings, with additional Sunday rehearsals as needed. There will be time off surrounding major holidays.
Performance Dates
January 24th – February 9th
Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM
Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM
13 shows total during a three week run
Audition Location
Grandstreet Theatre / 325 N. Park Ave. / Please enter through the main entrance on Park Ave.
What to Prepare
Those who audition should have a Puffs Audition Packet. This packet includes everything you need for your audition. Packets can be picked up at the Grandstreet Box Office (weekdays between noon and 5) or downloaded here https://grandstreettheatre.com/2019/10/22/auditions-for-puffs/
What to Bring
Those who audition must submit a Puffs Audition Form on the night you audition. Forms can be picked up at the Grandstreet Box Office (weekdays between noon and 5) or downloaded here https://grandstreettheatre.com/2019/10/22/auditions-for-puffs/Please come with your Audition Form already filled out. This form has important calendar and schedule information that is necessary for the casting process.
Seeking the Following Roles
Most actors in Puffs will play several roles, so we are looking for actors who have the ability to quickly switch from one comedic character role to another.
Wayne Hopkins – a boy wizard (but not that boy wizard), ready to take on whatever challenges face him, even if he fails again and again
Oliver Jones – a math savant who would rather study algebra than magic
Megan Jones – a “goth” Puff who wants nothing to do with being a Puff but is sorted into their house anyway
Narrator – A real professional Puff when it comes to storytelling
Ernie Mac and Others (A Very Tall Man, Seamus, A Certain Potions Teacher, Professor Turban,
Ghost History Teacher, Professor Locky, Mr. Nick, Sal, Second Headmaster, Real Mr. Moody
Hannah and Others (First Headmaster, Professor McG, Professor Sproutty, Xavia Jones, Professor Lanny,
Runes Teach, Ms. Babble)
Finch Fletchley and Others (Uncle Dave, Goyle, A Far Friar, Clumsy Longbottom, Hermeoone # 3, Viktor, Mr. Bagman, Zach Smith)
Leanne and Others (Ginny, Helga, Frenchy)
Sally Perks and Others (Hermeoone, Blondo Malfoy, Rowena, Rita Scooter, Bippy)
Susie Bones and Others (Harry, Colin, Hermeoone # 2, Ric Gryff, Myrtle)
Cedric and Mr. Voldy
About The Show
Puffs is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs … who just happened to be there too. This clever and inventive play gives you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers. Their hilariously heartfelt and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a wizard hero can be. For questions or more information, please contact Jeff Downing at 442-4270 or email jeff@grandstreettheatre.com
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals are generally held Monday through Thursday evenings. Additional Sunday rehearsals are sometimes added as needed. Participating in a Grandstreet show is a serious commitment and rehearsal attendance is very important. However, we understand that you are volunteering your time and we will do out best to accommodate your schedule. Please make sure to list all known conflicts on your audition form. If cast in the show, please notify the stage manager of any new conflicts that come up. You will only be called to rehearsal when you are needed.
Tech Week
January 19, 2020 – January 23, 2020
Tech week is the final week of the rehearsal process where all of the technical elements of the show are put in place. No actor may miss a rehearsal during tech week.
Remember!
Casting is subjective and completely based on someone else’s opinion. Sometimes casting decisions are based on age, looks, height, or how you look next to other cast members. You will not get cast in every role you want and sometimes you won’t get cast at all. If you are not cast in this show, you should still celebrate the fact that you gave it your best shot. If this is not the right show for you, we hope to see you at the next audition. Auditions for Matilda are February 3 and 4!
For questions or more information, please contact Jeff Downing, Artistic Director at 442-4270 or email jeff@grandstreettheatre.com