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. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

The New York Times proclaims Puffs “A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!”

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.

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 play.

This project is being supported in whole or in part, by federal award number 21.027 awarded to the City of Knoxville by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance

All roles require British accents, except Wayne, Oliver and Megan. Looking for energetic performers of all houses who appear 18+. Most will play multiple roles, except the main trio and the Narrator. You may think you’re more of a Brave, Smart, or Snake, but all are welcome to be PUFFS!

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. American accent

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. 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.
Has gotten rid of her British accent.

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.

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.  Strong comedic ability. (Impression of Alan Rickman, a plus!)

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 a plus.)

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 /
MYRTLE
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.

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.

Sides for Auditions:

Puffs-Narrator Side

Puffs-Megan/Wayne/Oliver 1st year

Potions Class 1st year-Potions Teacher/J FInch/Sally Perks/Leanne/Oliver Rivers

Puffs 1st Halloween- Susie/Hannah/J Finch/Cedric/Wayne Hopkins/Oliver Rivers

Puffs- House Cup 1st year- 1st Headmaster/Cedric/Narrator/Oliver Rivers/Megan/Wayne Hopkins

Puffs Year 3-Leanne, Sally, Wayne Hopkins, Oliver Rivers

Puffs Trio 3rd year-Megan/Oliver Rivers/Wayne Hopkins

Puffs Pre1st Task- Cedric/Wayne Hopkins/Harry

Puffs Bagman 1st task narration

Puffs- 2nd task reveal-Myrtle/Ced

Puffs-5th year angst-Harry/Wayne Rivers/2nd Headmaster

Puffs-Death Buddies-Mister Voldy/Xavia Jones

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS