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. “Puffs,” written by Matt Cox is for and about the underdog, the story follows three friends through their adolescent years in this well-known magic school.

Puffs tells the story of an “ordinary” young man, Wayne Hopkins, who finds out he’s a wizard and travels to a certain school of magic, where he is placed in the “Puffs,” a group of loyal and good-intentioned misfits. Over the course of his seven years at the school, he gets thrown into situations both dangerous and ridiculous with his friends Oliver Rivers, and Megan Jones.  Between trying to learn magic, not trying to get lost or hurt in the labyrinths of the school, and trying to avoid his four-eyed nemesis, Wayne and the rest of the characters in this play take us on a magical journey unlike any we’ve ever experienced. Potterfiles with and without a love for a certain boy wizard will enjoy this unapologetic and inventive play that tells a familiar story in a fresh and new way.

Obviously, curses will be lobbed at this magic school—so be warned, the performance does contain some instances of strong adult language and situations. Now that you know what this play is about (and who it’s not about) here’s one more very important thing to remember Puffs is not affiliated in any way with JK Rowling, and she will receive no compensation from this production. Additionally, it is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed, or endorsed by Warner Bros., or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic will have a limited time run, April 21, 22, 28, & 29 at 8:00 p.m. at Young Actors Theatre, 609 Glenview Drive, Tallahassee, FL.  For more information and tickets, please visit www.theartistsworkshop.org or follow us on Facebook at   https://www.facebook.com/tallyAW.