Youngstown Playhouse announces auditions for youth theatre production of Puffs

By Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse is located at 600 Playhouse Lane.
The Youngstown Playhouse is located at 600 Playhouse Lane.

The Youngstown Playhouse announces auditions for Puffs or 7 Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic. Auditions will be held at 5 -6 p.m. on Sept. 4 - 5 in the Moyer Room of the Youngstown Playhouse.

For the cast, they’re looking for teenagers between 10 and 17 to play major lead roles, as well as adults to play teachers and various other roles.

Actors should be prepared to read from the script. Rehearsal times are yet to be determined, but will typically run Mondays to Thursdays. Time will be based on the availability of the cast and crew.

Any further questions shall be sent to Caitlyn, Stage Manager at caitylyn@youngstownplayhouse.org.

Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25- 26 and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27 on the main stage at the Youngstown Playhouse.

What is Puffs?

Puffs is an original play by Matt Cox. It’s a parody of the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the Puffs, who were inspired by the Hogwart’s House, Hufflepuff.

Puffs is about three potential heroes who are just trying to make it through magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children.

Alongside those students, are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning loyal outsiders, with a thing for badgers. Their epic quest takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be. Please note that 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.

The Youngstown Playhouse is committed to an inclusive casting process and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to audition.

Auditions will take place at The Youngstown Playhouse at 600 Playhouse Lane in Youngstown. More information is available at the Youngstown Playhouse website.

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This story was originally published August 26, 2024 at 6:14 PM