AUDITION NOTICE –LOWER OSSINGTON THEATRE- TORONTO, ON
Production name: Puffs
Rehearsals start: May 10th, 2019
Performances: June 7th, 2019 – August 4th, 2019
Audition date: April 25th& April 26th, 2019
Callback dates: May 1st& May 2nd, 2019
Deadline to submit: April 24th, 2019
All roles are paid, non-equity.
Rehearsalsarepart time through until opening. Performances are fourshows per week Fridaythrough Sunday.
Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to gender equity and cultural diversityin all of our practices. We invite gender non-conforming actors to apply for the role with which they most identify.
Puffs
Written by: Matt Cox
Directed by: Seanna Kennedy
SHOW DESCRIPTION
Puffs, the hit off-Broadway show already enjoyed by tens of thousands of people, just got a little bit more off-Broadway-er with a new production in Toronto this summer!
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened tobe there too. A play for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. “An alternative narrative for the underdog” (Wall Street Journal).
Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic is a Potter inspired comedy for anyone who has ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story.
Some people are born to do great things. Some people change the world. Some people rise from humble beginnings to beat back the forces of darkness in the face of insurmountable odds. PUFFS is the story of the people who sit in class next to those people. And badgers.
ROLE DESCRIPTION (All performers may be asked to play multiple roles)
Roles
Wayne Hopkins (Lead): 20-30
20s-early 30s. The hero. Totally uncool, but full of charm and heart. Loyal to a tee. Likes comic books and video games, knows nothing about magic or this weird magic world he is now a part of. Best friends with Oliver and Megan. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Megan Jones (Lead): 20-30
One of the main trio; begins the show by only desiring to live up to her mother's reputation: a dark wizard currently in Wiz Priz for being such a bad-ass Death Buddy in her youth. Favorite store: Hot Topic. Favorite color: black. Over time, her tough veneer beginsto soften, as a budding romance with Oliver becomes apparent. Defiant and headstrong on the surface, the audience begins to see that her adamance of being completely unique and independent really stems from her desire to be loved and accepted. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Oliver Rivers (Lead): Male, 20-30
One of the main trio. Incredibly smart and cerebral, he is a math wiz, and proud of it; lovingly a nerd from New Jersey. After ending up at wizarding school, he finds out he isn't the top of his class, and instead begins a fantastical journey of friendship and even some love, better than any algebra class could ever promise. Real comic chops, incredibly appealing, youthful. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Susie Bones/Harry/Others (Supporting): 20-30
Susie: Sad. Gloomy. Think Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. Constantly in fear of her or her family dying. Harry: Young, plucky, and famous. Struts around school like he owns it. Gets into a few wacky situations, but it’s nothing the bonds of friendshipcan’t overcome. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Cedric/Mr. Voldy (Supporting): 20-30
An appealing comic actor to play the pivotal roles of Cedric in Act I and Mr. Voldy in Act II. Cedric: A champion. Athletic, winning, popular, and charming. Everyone’s favorite, but still loyal, patient, and kind. A leading example of a Puff. Mr. Voldy: Evil. Like, reeeaaally evil. Wants to rule the world in shadows and darkness and terror. (Or, ya know, just an amazing Ralph Fiennes impression.) Any ethnicity/culturalbackground.
Narrator (Lead): 20-30
20s-early 30s. The narrator of the story. Theyguides us through our entire show of Puffy-ness. British accent. Must be a great storyteller, as theymust keep the audience engaged and updated on all the goings-on. Can be a bit of a know-it-all, but still relatable and appealing. Comedy skills a must, improv background is a plus. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Hannah/Female Teachers/Others (Supporting): Female, 20-30
Requires playing several different roles back to back, so the ability to play a variety of character types a plus. Hannah: Shy. Very shy. Female Teachers: Professor McG, Professor Plants, Professor T, Bath Babbles. Adults of all kind of different personalities. (Maggie Smith impression for McG.) Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Ernie Mac/Male Teachers/Others (Supporting): 20-30
Requires an actor capable of doing strong impressions. Ernie Mac: Proud. Loud. Pretty sure he’s the best. Male Teachers: Potions Teacher/ Locky/ Professor Turban/ Mr. Moody. Allimpressions. Strong comedic ability. (Impressions: Rickman/ Branagh/Gleeson/Whoever played Quirrell in the movie). Any ethnicity/cultural background.
J. Finch/Others (Supporting): 20-30
Improvisational skills a plus. Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except, when his life is in mortal danger. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Sally/Bippy/Others: 20-30
Sally: Nice. In year 3, goes through a bit of a growth spurt that attracts the other student’s attention, if you know what I mean. Bippy: A house elf. Devoted. Loyal. Kind of annoying. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Leanne/Others (Supporting):20-30
A little distant. A little random. Is possibly a genius or really, really stupid. But has a really strong heart. The Puffiest of the Puffs. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
General Information
The Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to supporting developing professionals by creating a space that enables them to refine their craft and to surprise, delight, challenge and inspire audiences. Lower Ossington Theatre provides great roles for great performers. Our professional teams set high expectations for cast members.
Lower Ossington Theatre does not consider personal measurements as part of the audition process.
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ONLY. NO PHONECALLS.
Please submit a headshot and resume (in PDF format only) by April 24th, 2019.
Only those granted an audition time will be contacted.
Submit headshot and resume in PDF form to: lotheatreauditions@gmail.com
Video submissions may be accepted by request ONLY. Please contact us if you cannot attend andwish to make a video submission.
AUDITION NOTICE –LOWER OSSINGTON THEATRE- TORONTO, ON
Production name: Puffs
Rehearsals start: May 10th, 2019
Performances: June 7th, 2019 – August 4th, 2019
Audition date: April 25th& April 26th, 2019
Callback dates: May 1st& May 2nd, 2019
Deadline to submit: April 24th, 2019
All roles are paid, non-equity.
Rehearsalsarepart time through until opening. Performances are fourshows per week Fridaythrough Sunday.
Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to gender equity and cultural diversityin all of our practices. We invite gender non-conforming actors to apply for the role with which they most identify.
Puffs
Written by: Matt Cox
Directed by: Seanna Kennedy
SHOW DESCRIPTION
Puffs, the hit off-Broadway show already enjoyed by tens of thousands of people, just got a little bit more off-Broadway-er with a new production in Toronto this summer!
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened tobe there too. A play for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. “An alternative narrative for the underdog” (Wall Street Journal).
Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic is a Potter inspired comedy for anyone who has ever felt like a secondary character in someone else’s story.
Some people are born to do great things. Some people change the world. Some people rise from humble beginnings to beat back the forces of darkness in the face of insurmountable odds. PUFFS is the story of the people who sit in class next to those people. And badgers.
ROLE DESCRIPTION (All performers may be asked to play multiple roles)
Roles
Wayne Hopkins (Lead): 20-30
20s-early 30s. The hero. Totally uncool, but full of charm and heart. Loyal to a tee. Likes comic books and video games, knows nothing about magic or this weird magic world he is now a part of. Best friends with Oliver and Megan. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Megan Jones (Lead): 20-30
One of the main trio; begins the show by only desiring to live up to her mother's reputation: a dark wizard currently in Wiz Priz for being such a bad-ass Death Buddy in her youth. Favorite store: Hot Topic. Favorite color: black. Over time, her tough veneer beginsto soften, as a budding romance with Oliver becomes apparent. Defiant and headstrong on the surface, the audience begins to see that her adamance of being completely unique and independent really stems from her desire to be loved and accepted. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Oliver Rivers (Lead): Male, 20-30
One of the main trio. Incredibly smart and cerebral, he is a math wiz, and proud of it; lovingly a nerd from New Jersey. After ending up at wizarding school, he finds out he isn't the top of his class, and instead begins a fantastical journey of friendship and even some love, better than any algebra class could ever promise. Real comic chops, incredibly appealing, youthful. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Susie Bones/Harry/Others (Supporting): 20-30
Susie: Sad. Gloomy. Think Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. Constantly in fear of her or her family dying. Harry: Young, plucky, and famous. Struts around school like he owns it. Gets into a few wacky situations, but it’s nothing the bonds of friendshipcan’t overcome. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Cedric/Mr. Voldy (Supporting): 20-30
An appealing comic actor to play the pivotal roles of Cedric in Act I and Mr. Voldy in Act II. Cedric: A champion. Athletic, winning, popular, and charming. Everyone’s favorite, but still loyal, patient, and kind. A leading example of a Puff. Mr. Voldy: Evil. Like, reeeaaally evil. Wants to rule the world in shadows and darkness and terror. (Or, ya know, just an amazing Ralph Fiennes impression.) Any ethnicity/culturalbackground.
Narrator (Lead): 20-30
20s-early 30s. The narrator of the story. Theyguides us through our entire show of Puffy-ness. British accent. Must be a great storyteller, as theymust keep the audience engaged and updated on all the goings-on. Can be a bit of a know-it-all, but still relatable and appealing. Comedy skills a must, improv background is a plus. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Hannah/Female Teachers/Others (Supporting): Female, 20-30
Requires playing several different roles back to back, so the ability to play a variety of character types a plus. Hannah: Shy. Very shy. Female Teachers: Professor McG, Professor Plants, Professor T, Bath Babbles. Adults of all kind of different personalities. (Maggie Smith impression for McG.) Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Ernie Mac/Male Teachers/Others (Supporting): 20-30
Requires an actor capable of doing strong impressions. Ernie Mac: Proud. Loud. Pretty sure he’s the best. Male Teachers: Potions Teacher/ Locky/ Professor Turban/ Mr. Moody. Allimpressions. Strong comedic ability. (Impressions: Rickman/ Branagh/Gleeson/Whoever played Quirrell in the movie). Any ethnicity/cultural background.
J. Finch/Others (Supporting): 20-30
Improvisational skills a plus. Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except, when his life is in mortal danger. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Sally/Bippy/Others: 20-30
Sally: Nice. In year 3, goes through a bit of a growth spurt that attracts the other student’s attention, if you know what I mean. Bippy: A house elf. Devoted. Loyal. Kind of annoying. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
Leanne/Others (Supporting):20-30
A little distant. A little random. Is possibly a genius or really, really stupid. But has a really strong heart. The Puffiest of the Puffs. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
General Information
The Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to supporting developing professionals by creating a space that enables them to refine their craft and to surprise, delight, challenge and inspire audiences. Lower Ossington Theatre provides great roles for great performers. Our professional teams set high expectations for cast members.
Lower Ossington Theatre does not consider personal measurements as part of the audition process.
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ONLY. NO PHONECALLS.
Please submit a headshot and resume (in PDF format only) by April 24th, 2019.
Only those granted an audition time will be contacted.
Submit headshot and resume in PDF form to: lotheatreauditions@gmail.com
Video submissions may be accepted by request ONLY. Please contact us if you cannot attend andwish to make a video submission.
Videos
