LAAPA's Theatre Department is pleased to present our first 2026 Northshore Mainstage, "Puffs" this January under the direction of Mr. Curtis Billings!
An original comedy by New York–based playwright Matt Cox, the play is a parody of the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the "Puffs": that is, members of the Hogwarts house, Hufflepuff. Across seven increasingly eventful years at a “Certain School of Magic and Magic,” the Puffs try to find their place in a world full of dangerous spells, mysterious adventures, and one very famous boy wizard. This youth edition keeps all the laughs and heart of the original but with age-appropriate language and content, making it perfect for student performers and audiences of all ages. At its core, Puffs celebrates friendship, bravery, and the magic of being yourself—even if you’re not the hero of the story.
We are proud to present the Cast List!
Below is our initial rehearsal schedule for Puffs. Please be aware that while the schedule tentatively calls for the full cast to be present for all rehearsals, there will be plenty of days when calls will be staggered or people won’t be called at all. We will strive to be very conscious of everyone’s time, especially our younger cast members. We are in a unique situation with our rehearsal planning because we have the holiday season to contend with. We have decided not to rehearse on the weekends that overlap with the kids’ school breaks so that folks can go out of town or just enjoy uninterrupted time together. We will evaluate progress and potentially extend some rehearsals as needed. Please also note that we will take Halloween night off, and have added a rehearsal to that Sunday to compensate. And finally, I will be available on January 2nd and 3rd for optional rehearsals for the leads, if people are interested and available. Please note that all rehearsals will occur at the Covington campus in Studio 1 or the theater. In December/January there will be a few dates that we will meet at the Mandeville campus in PHA due to other shows. Thank you all and can’t wait to get started! Curtis
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