AUDITION FORM FOR “PUFFS”
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Duck Creek Players’ “PUFFS or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”. Please click on the link below which will re-direct you to the audition form.
IMPORTANT: We will not consider anyone who cannot attend all dress rehearsals during the week of our performances (April 6th-12th). To audition you must be 13-18 years old.
AUDITIONS: Tuesday, January 28th at 6 pm at the Elwood Opera House located at 202 South Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana. Please come prepared with a 30 second comedic monologue. After all the actors have auditioned, we will do a few cold reads.
PRACTICES: A full schedule will be made available at auditions. A majority of practices will fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be a few practices on Saturdays.
Puffs Character List
Wayne Hopkins
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
One of the main trio. Incredibly smart and cerebral, he is a math whiz, 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
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
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.
Leanne
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.
Ernie Mac
Proud. Loud. Pretty sure he’s the best.
Hannah
Shy. Very shy.
J. Finich Fletchley
Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except, when his life is in mortal danger.
Sally Perks
She goes to school here.
Susie Bones
Sad. Gloomy. Think Eeyore from “Winnie the Pooh.” Constantly in fear of her or her family dying.
Cedric/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.
Other Characters
Harry, Hermeoone 1, 2, and 3, Clumsy Longbottom, Blondo Malfoy, Seamus, Goyle, Viktor, Colin, Frenchy, Zach Smith, Uncle Dave, Hagrid, A Certain Potions Teacher, 1st Headmaster, 2nd Headmaster, Professor Locky, Professor McG, Professor Turban, Professor Sproutty, Professor Lanny, Ghost History Teach, Runes Teach, Ms. Babble, Real Mr. Moody, Mr. Nick, A Fat Friar, Myrtle, Sorted Smart, Rita Scooter, Mr. Bagman, Death Buddy 1, Xavia Jones, Helga, Rowena, Ric Gryff, Sal, Bippy, Scorpy
