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Puffs PRODUCTION MATERIALS

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.
 
Watch this, or find another on You Tube--be sure its the Two Act Family Friendly Version
 
 
For ACTORS AND TECHNICAL CREW MEMBERS:  Rehearsal #1 is Friday, September 15, 3-4:30 pm in the PAC.
 
Monday, Sept. 18:  no rehearsal.  Highlight your parts and read the rest.
Tuesday, Sept. 19:  Full actors and full tech crew.  3-5 pm.
Wednesday, Sept 20: Full cast and crew: 3-5 pm
Thursday, Sept 21: Full cast and crew: 3-5 pm
Friday: Sept. 22: Full cast and crew 3 pm
Puffs Character Breakdown
At least 11 roles, will cast more by splitting roles if circumstances allow. All parts are available 
to any ethnicity or cultural background.  We will see how many and who we have and divide out named parts from there.

WAYNE HOPKINS (male)
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.
 
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. Real comic chops, incredibly appealing, youthful.
 
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 (either)
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 (male) 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 (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: 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 (male) 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.
 
LEANNE (female) and GINNY / HELGA / FRENCHY
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 (female) and HERMEOONE / BLONDO MALFOY / ROWENA / RITA 
SCOOTER / BIPPY
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 BONES (female) and HARRY / COLIN / HERMEOONE #2 / RIC GRYFF / 
YRTLESusie: 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. 
 
CEDRIC (male) and MR. VOLDY
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.) 
 
DEATH BUDDIES to be played by all