Puffs

October 18 - November 2, 2024
Week 1: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 2: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Week 3: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.

“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.conocordtheatricals.com
“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” PUFFS, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox.

What's it about?
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is a 2015 original play by New York–based playwright Matt Cox. The play is a parody of the "certain boy wizard" book series, but from the perspective of the Puffs, who were inspired by the house in which the "certain boy wizard" resided.
What's to love about Puffs?
Step into the enchanting world of Puffs for a night of whimsy and wonder! This vibrant production delights with stunning visuals, intricate costumes, and spectacular effects, creating a magical atmosphere on stage. Experience heartfelt laughter and touching moments as you connect deeply with charming characters and their adventures. Puffs invites you to be more than just a spectator; participate in an interactive, communal experience that makes every show unique. Join us for an unforgettable evening where magic and merriment make every moment special.

Content Advisory

Narrative Complexity: ages 10+

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" is a light-hearted play that humorously reimagines a beloved magical world from the perspective of the Puffs. The narrative complexity of the play makes it an engaging and suitable performance for audiences aged 10 and older for several reasons:

Thematic Understanding: The themes presented in Puffs are suitable for pre-teen and teenage audiences. Themes of friendship, bravery, loyalty, and the struggle to fit in are central to the play's plot. These themes resonate with the experiences of this age group as they navigate their own social environments.
Plot Complexity: While Puffs has a complex plot with several layers and subplots, the narrative is straightforward and easy to follow. The play's humor and familiar references make it accessible and entertaining for younger audiences.
Character Development: The characters in Puffs are well-developed, each with their own unique personalities and arcs. This allows audiences in this age group to engage with the characters, empathize with their struggles, and celebrate their triumphs.
Language and Humor: The dialogue in Puffs is clever and full of humor, but it isn't overly complex or laden with heavy innuendo. The humor is largely situational or character-driven, which is appropriate for this age group.
Familiarity with the Source Material: Puffs is a parody of a popular series of books and films, the narrative of which many children and young adults are already familiar with. This familiarity aids in the understanding and enjoyment of the play, even with its complex narrative.

A lot or a little?
A guide to help you decide if this show is right for your family.

Positive Message: ★★★

Puffs contains consistent themes of friendship, loyalty, perseverance, and the importance of finding one's unique place in the world, all presented in a humorous and heartwarming manner.

Diverse Representation: ★★★

Puffs showcases a wide range of characters with varied backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, all of whom are given depth and agency within the narrative, thereby frequently highlighting and celebrating diversity.

Sex and Romance: ★☆☆

Puffs contains occasional flirtatious interactions and romantic references among characters, which are present but not predominant or explicit in nature, making them noticeable but not a central theme of the play.

Violence and Scariness: ★☆☆

There are minimal violent or frightening elements such as a spectral presence and a flash of light in a scene, which introduce a slight sense of eeriness without featuring overt or frequent violent content

Adult Language: ★☆☆

Puffs contains some language and expressions that some parents might find objectionable, and although the adult language is very infrequent and are used for humorous effect, the words used are often considered “top tier” adult language.

Drinking, Drugs, Smoking: ★☆☆

Puffs contains occasional scenes of characters engaging in drinking, such as a party scene where a few Puffs excitedly grab a bottle of Adult Butter Beverage.

★★★ = There's a lot of this.
★★☆ = There's some of this.
★☆☆= There's a bit of this.
☆☆☆ = Don't expect this.