PUFFS

…or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic.

Directed & Produced By:
Brian W. Swick & Nate Baldwin

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 7:00pm
Sunday: October 5, 2025 at 2:30pm

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:00pm
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:30pm

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

We are not a threat! Please be our friend!

Audition Dates & Times

Tuesday, August 5 at 6:30pm
Wednesday, August 6 at 6:30pm

Pick one – no need to attend both.
Please plan to arrive at 6:30 and stay until the end.

If you’re unable to make it to the days and times above but would like to audition, please let us know! We will try to accommodate.

Age Requirements

Actors aged 17 through adult.

Location

The Vanity Theater
122 S. Washington Street
Crawfordsville IN 47933

How to Prepare for Auditions

Nothing needs to be prepared in advance. We’ll ask about your past experience and have group readings for different roles. See the character list on this page for details. There may be some waiting, so feel free to bring something to pass the time quietly.

Scheduling and Conflicts

Actors should be available to perform in all six shows. Any exceptions will need to be approved at auditions. Please check show dates and times at the top of this page to confirm your availability.

Rehearsals will usually be scheduled on weekday evenings and occasionally weekends. On the audition form, you will be asked to list any dates and times that you will not be available for rehearsal.

If you’d like to complete the audition form ahead of time (a great idea!), check back here in a few days and we’ll add a button to download the form in advance.

Costs & Considerations

Auditioning is free.

For the selected cast, there’s a $25 participation fee per person. This helps cover the show’s budget for props, set, costumes, and more. Please don’t let the participation fee be the reason you do not audition. If you get a part, and the fee is a challenge, let us know. One of our generous donors will help sponsor you anonymously.

Show t-shirts will be available for purchase by the cast, friends, and family. This is optional and not part of the participation fee. The cost will depend on the quantity ordered, usually around $15 per shirt.

Questions?

Our auditions are open to everyone in the community, and no previous theater experience is required. If you are new to theater but interested in getting involved, please audition!

Use the form below to send us a quick message. Form submissions are sent to Nate Baldwin and Brian Swick (directors).

About The Show

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.

There are a few different versions of Puffs. We will be doing the Two Act Edition for Young Wizards, with an adult cast. It is essentially the same script as the regular version, with some key words replaced to make it suitable for a mixed audience (rated more like PG than R). The original humor is mostly unscathed.

Character Descriptions

Heads up! There are a LOT of characters below. For the most part, actors will be assigned multiple roles. In the original script break-down, there are 11 actors playing all the roles below. We may group things differently, but we will not need a separate actor for each character listed. 

Wayne Hopkins
The awkwardly earnest heart of the show. Wayne barrels through seven years of magical mayhem trying desperately to be important… and occasionally succeeding in the most Puff way possible. It’s a big part with plenty of comedy, angsty outbursts, and some touching moments.

Oliver Rivers
A math‑obsessed outsider who never quite gets the hang of wizard life but proves invaluable when logic meets magic. He’s the “wait, what?” voice of reason with a dry wit and some heroic late‑game moments.

Megan Jones
Our resident rebel with a tragic backstory, Megan hides her heart behind sarcasm until she becomes one of the Puffs’ fiercest defenders. Equal parts snark, swagger, and unexpected depth.

Narrator
The omnipresent storyteller with a twinkle in their eye and a sharp tongue for undercutting grand heroics. They shift tone on a dime—from academic to ridiculous—and keep the whole world spinning.

Ernie Mac
The self‑appointed “best Puff,” boasting bravado and a love for slogans. He gets solid comic beats, rallying‑cry moments, and some surprisingly brave action beats.

Hannah
Sweet, awkward, and endlessly loyal, Hannah embodies the quiet heroism of the Puffs. She grows from comic relief into a steady, encouraging presence in the final battle.

J. Finch Fletchley
Boyish and fun (his words!), J. Finch is the wildcard who veers between absurd non sequiturs and real bravery—until his sudden, dramatic exit. A delightful character with short but memorable scenes.

Leanne
The oddball Puff who starts as a comic aside and ends up a scene‑stealing action hero. Her blend of childlike wonder and unexpected badassery makes her a surprise audience favorite.

Sally Perks
Perpetually overlooked and slightly spacey, Sally quietly becomes part of the Puffs’ heart. She gets small but juicy comic beats—often tied to her glasses—and one gut‑punch dramatic moment.

Susie Bones
The tragic Puff who improbably survives (“My aunt. Me. Still alive.”). Her running gag of imminent doom turns into genuine courage later, giving the role a fun tonal shift.

Cedric
The golden boy Puff—charming, competent, and utterly sincere. An important mentor‑type role, setting the tone for what the Puffs aspire to before, well… you know.

Mr. Voldy
The melodramatic villain, alternating between terrifying and absurdly affectionate with his Death Buddies. A great chance for over‑the‑top villainy with unexpected comic beats.

Xavia Jones
Megan’s dangerous and delightfully unhinged mother, shifting from villain to reluctant Puff in a mix of high‑stakes drama and slapstick.

A Certain Potions Teacher: The perpetually exasperated dungeon master of sarcasm, doling out insults and docking Puff points with glee.

First Headmaster: A kindly old leader who loves giving and taking points with whimsy.

Second Headmaster: A somewhat gruffer era of leadership, and definitely a different person.

Harry: The chosen one who pops in and out, obliviously stealing the spotlight with heroic ease.

Professor McG: Brisk, authoritative, but secretly rooting for everyone.

Professor Sproutty: Plant enthusiast with a soft spot for life lessons.

Real Mr Moody: Gruff, intense, and keen on the unforgivable curses.

Professor Turban: Nervous stammering hides something sinister.

A Fat Friar: A well‑meaning ghost mentor with bruised self‑esteem.

Myrtle: The bathroom ghost with a knack for awkward interruptions

Blondo Malfoy: The sneering bully who is blonde.

Sorter Hat (voice): A hat that sorts.

Uncle Dave: Wayne’s beer‑in‑hand guardian from New Mexico.

Professor Locky: A smiley fraud.

Ginny: A sweet redhead with a suspicious diary;

Death Buddies: Voldy’s entourage.

A Very Tall Man: A very tall man with a very brief appearance.

Professor Lanny: The slightly unhinged seer of doom in Divination

Ms. Babble: Earnestly explaining mundane Mug-world items.

Colin: A student who takes pictures annoyingly.

Mr. Nick: A friendly-enough ghost.

Helga: The founding Puff, a puppet.

Sal: The founding Snake, a puppet.

Rowena: The founding Smart, a puppet.

Ric Gryff: The founding Brave, a puppet.

Rita Scooter: A gossip-hungry journalist cameo.

Hermeoone #1/2/3: Cameos, used purely for time‑turner gags.

Goyle: A monosyllabic brute.

Clumsy Longbottom: A bumbling Brave.

Frenchy: A comically French champion.

Viktor: The intimidating exchange student.

Ghost History Teacher: A droning specter.

Seamus: A student being sorted.

Mr Bagman: A passing sports commentator.

Zach Smith: A jock – one scene, but the scene is his.

Bippy: A house elf.