Auditions will be held on Monday, January 30th with time-slots beginning at 6:00pm.
*Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, January 31st at 6-9pm.
Actors will be asked to read directly from the script. (A selection of sides will be emailed to you once you are registered.)
GUIDELINES
Rehearsals Start Feb 27th on Mondays: 6:30-9pm, Selected Wenesdays: 6:00-9:00pm and Saturdays 1-4pm.
"Puffs" is part of the TSP Professional Training Production series. You must register at: https://clients.dancestudiomanager.com/theatre-south-playhouse/client/index.php?obj=groupclass&action=edit§ion=class&id=800
Show fee: Two payments of $300
*This show is eligible for a full barter or scholarship through our Internship program. Inquire at Admin@Theatresouthplayhouse.org
Performance Weekend: May 11-14th
OTHER INFORMATION
Character Break-Down:
WAYNE HOPKINS – He/him. Any ethnicity, look, and size. 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 – He/him. Any ethnicity, look, and size. 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 – She/her. Any ethnicity, look and size. 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 – Any gender. Any ethnicity, look and size. The narrator of the story. They guide us through our entire show of Puffy-ness. British accent. Must be a great storyteller, as they 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, PROF. TURBAN, GHOST HISTORY TEACH, PROF. LOCKY, MR. NICK, SAL, SECOND HEADMASTER, REAL MR. MOODY – He/him. Any ethnicity, look and size. Requires an actor capable of doing strong impressions and a British accent. 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, PROF. McG, PROF. SPROUTTY, XAVIA JONES, PROF. LANNY, RUNES TEACH, MS. BABBLE – She/her. Any ethnicity, look and size. Requires playing several different roles back to back, so the ability to play a variety of character types a plus. Must be able to maintain a British accent and a Maggie Smith impression. Hannah: Shy. Very shy. Female Teachers: Professor McG, Professor Plants, Professor T, Bath Babbles. Adults of all kinds of different personalities.
J. FINCH FLETCHLEY, and UNCLE DAVE, GOYLE, A FAT FRIAR, CLUMSY LONGBOTTOM, HERMEOONE #3, VIKTOR, MR. BAGMAN, ZACH SMITH – He/him. Any ethnicity, look and size. Anyone auditioning for this role will need to be prepared to improvise a story.
LEANNE and GINNY, HELGA, FRENCHY – She/her. Any ethnicity, look and size. 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. Needs to be able to carry a British accent.
SALLY PERKS and HERMEOONE, BLONDO MALFOY, ROWENA, RITA SCOOTER, BIPPY – She/her. Any ethnicity, look and size. 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. Needs to be able to do a British accent.
SUSIE BONES and HARRY, COLIN, HERMEOONE #2, RIC GRYFF, MYRTLE – She/her. Any ethnicity, look and size. 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. Needs to be able to carry a British accent.
CEDRIC and MR. VOLDY – He/him. Any ethnicity, look and shape. 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.) Needs to be able to carry a British accent.