PUFFS | or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic

By Matt Cox

Directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker

The University of Florida (UF) School of Theatre + Dance is pleased to present Puffs; or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, a new play currently in development by a team of award-winning artists and producers. 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.  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. Join us for the unique experience of viewing this magical play in development before it makes its Off-Broadway debut in New York City this fall.

In addition, the School of Theatre + Dance will host a number of master classes and workshops with the Puffs development team. Check out the schedule of master classes and workshops!

Monday, May 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m., McGuire Pavilion Lobby
Meet and Greet
For UF Faculty/Staff, Friends of Theatre & Dance, and all enrolled in Summer Repertory Theatre

Tuesday, May 10, 9:30-10:45 a.m., McGuire Pavilion, G-15 Studio
"Beyond Your Degree: Further Careers in the Entertainment Industry"
A master class/discussion with John Pinckard

Thursday, May 12, 7:45-9:00 p.m., McGuire Pavilion, G-15 Studio
“The Math & Science of Comedy”
A workshop with Matt Cox

Tuesday, May 17, 9:30-10:45 a.m., McGuire Pavilion, Room 217 (Multimedia Lab)
“Theater Consulting and VR in Theater Consulting”
A master class/discussion with Liz Blessing

Wednesday, May 18, 7:45-9:00 p.m., McGuire Pavilion, G-15 Studio
“Brilliantly Stupid: An Exploration in Directing and Devising Physical Comedy”
A workshop with Kristin McCarthy Parker

Monday, May 23, 7:45-9:00 p.m., McGuire Pavilion, G-15 Studio
“Screen Acting Workshop”
A workshop with Colin Waitt

Thursday, May 26, 7:45-9:00 p.m., McGuire Pavilion, G-15 Studio
“Self-Generating Work & Self-Producing”
A master class/discussion with Stephen Stout and Colin Waitt

Wednesday, June 1, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., McGuire Pavilion, G-15 Studio
“Moving to New York”
A master class/discussion with Madeleine Bundy

Thursday, June 2, 9:30-10:45 a.m., McGuire Pavilion, G-15 Studio
“Explaining the Playbill Title Page”
A master class/discussion with David Carpenter (and John Pinckard, tentative)

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1800 McCarty Drive
Gainesville Florida

Phone

(352) 392-1653 (UBO)