Puffs Auditions
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.
This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers. Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.
Auditions: What You Need to Know
Who: Actors in grades 6-8 (22-23 school year).
When: Auditions will be held on Sunday, February 12th from 3-5pm & Monday, February 13th from 6:30-8:30pm. Please arrive prior to the start time listed above, as we will audition as a group. The audition process should take approximately two hours.
Where: CCT’s new space at The Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center in West Columbia (1218 Batchelor St, West Columbia, SC 29169)
Steps to take:
- Fill out the Online Audition Form and Conflict Calendar (Google Form)
- Review the Production Information Sheet (pdf file)
- Review the following Puffs Character Descriptions (pdf file) and Puffs Audition Packet (pdf file). Select a character you are interested in and familiarize yourself with the scene(s) and/or monologue listed for that character before auditions. *These do not need to be memorized*
- You only need to attend one audition session unless you are asked to return for a callback audition. *Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes to auditions
IMPORTANT INFO
- Our read-thru will take place on Tuesday, February 21st from 6-8pm at the Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center.
- Rehearsals will generally be held Monday through Friday evenings, Saturday times vary, and occasional Sunday afternoons.
- Performances will be March 31st-April 2nd at Cardinal Newman School. Thats March 31st at 7pm, April 1st at 2pm & 7pm, and April 2nd at 3pm.
- Rehearsal conflicts will not be accepted beginning March 20th.
Production Staff
Director: Jonathan Monk
Stage Manager: Sadie Carr
Safety Procedures
In accordance with the latest masking guidelines from the CDC, we are lifting our mask requirement for summer camps, rehearsals, and performances.
If you or your child are more comfortable with mask usage or you are at higher risk of severe consequences from a Covid-19 infection, please continue to mask. Additionally, if your child is exposed to COVID-19, please have them wear a mask for a total of 10 days following the first day of exposure; anyone who is NOT fully vaccinated and who has been directly exposed should be kept home from camp/rehearsal for five days.
If your child is exhibiting symptoms or tests positive for the virus, please keep them home from camp/rehearsal.
If you have any questions/concerns about these policies please contact CCT Artistic Director Jerry Stevenson at jerry@columbiachildrenstheatre.org or at (803) 691-4548.
CONTACT US
Call
(803) 691-4548
Jerry Stevenson, Artistic Director
Physical Address
CCT is located inside the Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center
1218 Batchelor St.
West Columbia, SC 29169
