Puffs
Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Puffs
Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
By Matt Cox
Directed by David M. Jenkins
Jul. 9 – Aug. 3, 2025
Jaeb Theater, Straz Center
Community Presenter
Tickets
ASL Interpretation
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What It's About
For seven years a Certain Boy Wizard went to a Certain School and conquered evil. You Know Who He Is.
This is not his story, sorry, but that of those who also happened to be there, too.
Puffs is a play for anyone who has never been destined to save the world, for anyone who has ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story! This clever show “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) offering a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to place fourth at a very dangerous magic school for kids. Overlooked and underestimated, the Puffs are a perky, well-meaning, loyal group of outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a hero can be.
PUFFS is a stage play written by Matt Cox as a transformative and transfigured work under the magic that is US Fair Use laws. It 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, Funko Pops, or play. You-Know-Who is not making a shiny red penny off of this production.
Parental Discretion
A fast-paced romp … PUFFS exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry! – The New York Times
‘Hufflepuffs’ finally get their moment in hilarious Potter play, Puffs! — Mashable
J.K. Rowling could learn something from it – Slate
Buy a ticket immediately. I can promise you won’t regret it. – MuggleNet
Critic Reviews
Laughter is infectious, and this hilarious show is the perfect antidote to our worldly (and stately) troubles … Naughty, ribald, ridiculous, it’s also heartfelt. Underneath its laugh-a-second assault lies a real heart … you don’t want to miss seeing what the buzz is all about. And in this case, the buzz is 100% deserved. – BroadwayWorld
I can report, without hesitation or hyperbole, that I laughed through the entire show ... one of the tightest and best ensemble performances I have had the pleasure to see … flawless … Puffs is simply a pure delight and a wonderful distraction in complex times. – Registry Tampa Bay
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Cast & Crew
- David Jenkins – Director
- Jaryn McCann – Stage Manager
Cast
- Troy Brooks – Oliver
- Colleen Cherry – Sally, et. al.
- Logan Franke – Meghan
- Noa Friedman – Leanne, et. al.
- Rachel Gallagher – J. Finch, et. al.
- Caroline Huerta – Susie, et. al.
- Cameron Kubly – Wayne
- Matthew McGee – Narrator
- Spencer Meyers – Ernie, et. al.
- Ben Sutherland – Cedric/Mr. Voldy
- Katherine Yacko – Hannah, et. al.
Crew
- Jo Averill-Snell – Lighting Design
- Reuben Hirsch – Master Electrician
- Sebastian Paine – Technical Apprentice
- Katrina Stevenson – Costume Design
- Teah Banks – Props Designer
- Jeremy Douglass – Sound Designer
- Justin Forthuber – Sound Engineer
- Chris Giuffré – Scenic Designer/Technical Director
- Jess Hilton – Assistant Stage Manager
- Eric Leas – Scenic Specialist
- Mitzi Jo Gordon, Stan Harhalos, Nick Noelte, Wes Pratt, Holly Schroyer, the Zientek Family – Scenic Build Crew
- Skylar Jay – Scenic Artist
Production
- David Jenkins – Producing Artistic Director
- Greg Newcomb – Key Art
- Shawn Paonessa – Online Producer
- Jena Rashid – Producing Associate
- Nicole Jeannine Smith – Producing Associate
Patron Reviews
Wow! What a night at the theater. Ellen and I loved the show … Your new set designer did a great job. This from an ex-architect. And Katrina’s fantastic costumes were the only possible match to the inexhaustible energy of your players. – Bruce Houghton
It really was a night filled with hilarity, heart, and from a technical perspective the tempo was perfect. One of the most fun evenings I’ve had in a theatre in a long time. – Kyle Stone
An extremely enjoyable production. It is also a nice reminder that even a non-hero can fight evil. – Connie Lamarca-Frankel
I don’t think I have laughed so much in such a long time … Wow! It was amazing. Everything about it was phenomenal. – Dani Welch
I got the opportunity to catch the final preview last night and OMG did I have fun! It was a laugh riot from start to finish. My hufflepuff heart is so full – Vivian Rodriguez
Don’t miss it!! So much FUN! – Pamela Surovich
The show was so much fun!!!! – Brad Casey
It was WONDERFUL! – Kim Russell
Last night’s opening was AMAZING! My cheeks still hurt from smiling and laughing so much. – Diane Franke
Some of the troupe got together to see PUFFS @jobsitetheater I think we can all say it was AMAZINF! – Jessie Dorsey
Puffs is amazing, everyone go see it right now or take sex ed with Snape – Rayne Mitchell
seriously laughed SO much tonight. Brought my sister, who is the ultimate fan … I’m a mid fan whose seen all the films but wouldn’t win trivia contest … we both loved it so much we’re coming back with our guys … A must for a good time!!! – @casadecrews
it was so much fun! – @Josafiend
Funny story and outstanding performers. What a great show. – Fran Grenda
If you’re a conflicted Potterhead with all the merch like me, then PUFFS will help you find humor in absurdity and its silliness will have you in stitches. If J.K. broke your Potterhead heart, PUFFS mends it with laughter. – @run_dmt
This show is HILARIOUS! I haven’t laughed so hard for so long maybe ever. It’s a 10/10 for me. The cast is phenomenal and there are tons of Jobsite Theater Easter eggs throughout. Run, don’t walk to get your tickets before the show closes on August 3rd. I’m definitely going back! – Carla Kaufman
