Audition Call - PUFFS or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
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A Matt Cox Comedy
Presented by The Ghostlight Players
Think you have what it takes to spend seven increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic? Then come audition for us!
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN! (non-union, non paid)
We are looking for performers 18 years and older who are ready to have fun, be ridiculous, and bring their own personality to this fast paced comedy. (9M- 9F)
If you have improv skills, character voices, or impersonations in your toolbox, even better!
AUDITION DATES
Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00 to 8:30 PM
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
LOCATION
Kendrick Recreation Center
5800 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Sign up for an audition slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AF28A5F8CF8-65005096-puffs#/
WHAT TO PREPARE
Prepare a 1 to 2 minute comedic monologue that lets your personality and sense of humor shine!
Want to use a monologue from Puffs? Go for it!
We are especially interested in seeing your comedic timing, character work, physical comedy, improv ability, and personality.
Character Breakdown:
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 ) 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 (MALE) The narrator of the story. He guides 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 (male ) Proud. Loud. Pretty sure he’s the best.
HANNAH (female ) Sweet, incredibly shy, and prone to missing social cues.
J. FINCH FLETCHLEY (male) Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except when his life is in mortal danger.
LEANNE (female) 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) 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.
SUSIE BONES (female) Sad. Gloomy. Think Eeyore from “Winnie the Pooh.” Constantly in fear of her or her family dying.
CEDRIC/MR. VOLDY (male) The ultimate, charming, and athletic golden-boy Puff who acts as a leading example for the house/ The ultimate terror-driven villain of the story.
Also looking for several people to play multiple roles (i.e. Harry, First Headmaster, Second Headmaster, etc).
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin October 15, 2026
Thursdays: 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Kendrick Recreation Center
Tech Week: TBA
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, January 22, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
If you have conflicts during tech week or any performance, please refrain from auditioning.
All cast members will also be expected to help with set load in and load out during the production.
Come ready to have fun and show us what you can do!
For full details, audition forms, and production information, visit:
https://sites.google.com/theghostlightplayers.org/theghostlightplayers/productions/auditions
Come audition. Be weird. Have fun. Go Puffs!
Presented by The Ghostlight Players
Think you have what it takes to spend seven increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic? Then come audition for us!
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN! (non-union, non paid)
We are looking for performers 18 years and older who are ready to have fun, be ridiculous, and bring their own personality to this fast paced comedy. (9M- 9F)
If you have improv skills, character voices, or impersonations in your toolbox, even better!
AUDITION DATES
Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00 to 8:30 PM
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
LOCATION
Kendrick Recreation Center
5800 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Sign up for an audition slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AF28A5F8CF8-65005096-puffs#/
WHAT TO PREPARE
Prepare a 1 to 2 minute comedic monologue that lets your personality and sense of humor shine!
Want to use a monologue from Puffs? Go for it!
We are especially interested in seeing your comedic timing, character work, physical comedy, improv ability, and personality.
Character Breakdown:
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 ) 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 (MALE) The narrator of the story. He guides 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 (male ) Proud. Loud. Pretty sure he’s the best.
HANNAH (female ) Sweet, incredibly shy, and prone to missing social cues.
J. FINCH FLETCHLEY (male) Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except when his life is in mortal danger.
LEANNE (female) 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) 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.
SUSIE BONES (female) Sad. Gloomy. Think Eeyore from “Winnie the Pooh.” Constantly in fear of her or her family dying.
CEDRIC/MR. VOLDY (male) The ultimate, charming, and athletic golden-boy Puff who acts as a leading example for the house/ The ultimate terror-driven villain of the story.
Also looking for several people to play multiple roles (i.e. Harry, First Headmaster, Second Headmaster, etc).
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin October 15, 2026
Thursdays: 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Kendrick Recreation Center
Tech Week: TBA
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, January 22, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
If you have conflicts during tech week or any performance, please refrain from auditioning.
All cast members will also be expected to help with set load in and load out during the production.
Come ready to have fun and show us what you can do!
For full details, audition forms, and production information, visit:
https://sites.google.com/theghostlightplayers.org/theghostlightplayers/productions/auditions
Come audition. Be weird. Have fun. Go Puffs!
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