Auditions for Puffs

St. Dunstan’s Theatre Announces auditions for Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic By Matt Cox Original Music Composed by Brian Metolius Director, Kevin Fitzhenry

AUDITION DATES: July 27 - 28, 2024 | 1p.m. - 4p.m.

Performance Dates: October 11-13, 18-20, 26-27, 2024

Auditions will consist of readings from the script and some improv activities

LINK TO AUDITION SELECTIONS

**About the Show: ** This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving 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 “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

**Wayne Hopkins **(Male) - A nerdy wizard boy from New Mexico. The hero. Totally uncool, but full of charm and heart. Loyal to a tee. Likes comic books and video games, and knows nothing about magic or this weird magic world he is now a part of. Best friends with Oliver and Megan.

Oliver Rivers (Male) - 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.

**Megan Jones **(Female) - 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.

Narrator (Male or Female) - Guides us through our entire show of Puffy-ness and has many heavy books. 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.

*** If you are auditioning for any of the following characters, please be prepared to do your best impression of the famous British Actor who may have portrayed that character in a certain wizard film***

Ernie Mac (Male) and A VERY TALL MAN / SEAMUS / A CERTAIN POTIONS TEACHER / PROFESSOR TURBAN / GHOST HISTORY TEACHER / 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 (Ian Hart)).

Hannah (Female) 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: A shy Puff who gets made fun of by other houses and does not realize what is happening. (Maggie Smith impression for McG)

J. Finch Fletchley (Male) - A Puff who may or may not be imaginary and refers to himself in the third person. Also plays additional roles of and UNCLE DAVE / GOYLE / A FAT FRIAR / CLUMSY LONGBOTTOM / HERMEOONE #3 / VIKTOR / MR. BAGMAN / ZACH SMITH.

Leanne (Female) - a Puff who grew up as an only child, has never seen other children until now, and wants to be friends with everybody. Very spacey and occasionally wise. Also plays GINNY / HELGA / FRENCHY.

Sally Perks (Female) One of the coolest Puffs who has many admirers but keeps losing her glasses. Also plays HERMEOONE / BLONDO MALFOY / ROWENA / RITA SCOOTER / BIPPY.

Susie Bones (Female) - A Puff who lives in fear of death,due to the fact that her entire family died. Also plays HARRY / COLIN / HERMEOONE #2 / RIC GRYFF / MYRTLE.

Cedric (Male)- Cedric is the coolest guy but not the brightest tool in the shed. Will also play MR. VOLDY, he who must not be named. Rotten to the core and a showman.

Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed, or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros., or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films, or plays.