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Director's Notes

What is a Puff? Someone who is loyal and persistent. In Matt Cox's play, you often hear the Puffs called failures. But what is a failure? Failure is defined as a lack of success. So you can only fail until you succeed. Through failure, we learn. We gain skills and even connect with people who offer help along the way. 

During rehearsals of Puffs: or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox, I hope the cast and crew have all discovered that little bit of Puff that is in them. The one who never gives up, even when things seem difficult. The little bit that finds hope and joy and loyalty in those that surround them. Being a Puff means being a family. 

Part of our family is those who have helped us along the way. I want to make sure I thank those who have helped not only with this production but with our Theater Program. Jereme Harlan for building the set and holding down the household while I have been in rehearsals. Liz Trapp for all of her volunteer work with our costumes. The parents of the cast and crew, who have volunteered to organize feeding us, running concessions, and taking tickets. I want to thank the Globe Theater for running our advertisement for us. Mrs Harris and Mr Weller for all their support of the Theater program. Finally, a huge THANK YOU to Kevin Williams, Cody Bingham, Bill Rench, Michael Tipton, and Glen Williams for volunteering to pour the cement for what will soon be our new storage shed for lumber and tools.  

If I missed anyone, I apologize. It takes a village to put on a show, and I am so grateful for the village we have established. 

All My Best,

Jennifer Harlan

Scenes

Prologue

Welcome to the Puffs- The Puff Common Room, somewhere near the Kitchens

Studies- in the classrooms of different magical teachers

The Feast- It's Halloween

Back in The Common Room- Near the Kitchen

A Trio is Born- A Forbidden Classroom in a Forbidden Hallway

Sports- On the sports field

The End of the Year- The Great Hall

Year Two- in the classrooms of different magical teachers

Dueling Club & Harry Wants to Kill Everyone- In yet another classroom

More Terror in the Common Room- back near the kitchen

The Heir of Snakes- A Hallway

A Great Hall Again/End of the Year Again- Back to the Great Hall

Letters- The homes of Wayne, Oliver, and Megan

Year Three- A Hallway

Electives- Back in the classrooms

A Great Hall Slumber Party- In the (You guessed it) Great Hall

Field Trip!- in town at a pub, having a favorite drink amongst the magic students

Letter, Again- The homes of Wayne, Oliver, and Megan

Goblets. Fires.- In the Great Hall

Not Forgivable Curses- In a classroom (at least we are still learning)

Days Before the First Task- The Courtyard

The First Task- A transformed Sport Arena

Dates for the Ball- A Hallway

A Bathroom- A very Large Bathroom

The Yule-Tide Ball- The Great Hall

The Second Task & the Subtleties of Lake Watching-  At the lake

Wayne and Cedric- In a Hallway

The Third Task- A transformed Sport Field into a Maze

Welcome Back- The Puff Common Room

Hopkins, Potter, & Emotions- A Hallway

The Rest of Year Five- A Secret Room in the Castle

The Dark Lord- An undisclosed location for evil doings

Snogging 101- a Hallway and a sports field

Later, in the Hallway- A Hallway

Perks of Love- A random room

Mummy- a once forbidden room/ flashback to a Dance Club

End of Year Six Where Nothing Major Happens- a Hallway

A Funeral & Instant Messaging- Homes of Wayne, Oliver, and Megan

The End Begins- A Hallway

A Great Hall Again- The Great Hall

The Battle- All over the Castle

A Very White Room- A Train Station in the afterlife

Nineteen Years Blah, Blah, Blah, An Epilogue- A Train Station

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Cast

Seniors

 

Gavin File- Narrator/Zach Smith

Gavin is excited for his senior year of theater! This is his first time performing the play, but he is no stranger to theater. Gavin loves to do musicals inside and outside of the school.

 

Taylor Ferris- Megan Jones 

Taylor Ferris has been a devoted presence in theater throughout all four years of high school, beginning as a freshman working on mics and sound for the play Clue, then being a Poppy and an Ozian in the Wizard of Oz musical, and continuing to balance both technical support and acting parts such as Helen in Bye Bye Birdie, Smee in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Ernestina Money in Hello Dolly. Her passion for theatre extends beyond acting, with contributions as a wardrobe lady, prop handler, and photographer in BCAT productions, culminating in a senior year role as Megan Jones in Puffs, all while planning to pursue Graphic Design with a theatre minor at Indiana Wesleyan University

 

Chloe Dennison- First Headmaster/ Xavia Jones/ Ms. Babble

Chloe is a first-time actor in Greenville High School's Fall play. However, she has previously acted in musicals. She enjoys being in Theater, choir, and participating in ceramics, drawing, and painting classes. She also loves being involved with clubs like the art club and the culture club. She likes hanging out with friends and family.

 

Max Edwards- Uncle Dave, Clumsy Longbottom, Mr Bagman

Max enjoyed 2 years of soccer, 4 years of tennis, and participating in the Marching Band. Max participated in the Wizard of Oz production and is enjoying being back on stage in Puffs. He plans to attend Kaskaskia College in the fall, playing on their Tennis and is undecided what he wants to do in the future.  

 

Ella Jurgena- Leanne, Seamus, Professor Turban, Mr Nick

Ella is currently a senior at GHS. She has had the privilege of being a part of the fall play all four years of high school. Her previous roles include the Singing Telegram Girl in "Clue", Fred Narracot in "And Then There Were None", the dashing Black Stache in "Peter and the Starcatcher", and this year's Puffiest of Puffs, Leanne. She has also thoroughly enjoyed participating in the past three spring musicals. When not on the stage, Ella is in the band, choir, select choir, and a member of the Comets Dance Team. Ella has also been in color guard for four years, and this year she was co-captain with her fellow Puff, Taylor. In the summer, when not spending time with her family, friends, or her dog Dodger, Ella enjoys being part of the BCAT Teen productions and helping out behind the scenes for BCAT Junior. After graduation, Ella plans on attending SIUE, majoring in psychology with a minor in theatre. When the final curtain closes on Puffs, Ella is looking forward to being in this year's spring musical and going on the music department's trip to Disney. 

 

Coleson Hoffmann- Stage Manager

 

Coleson Hoffmann is a dedicated student who has spent four years in Scholastic Bowl, Band, and Choir, while also strengthening his musicianship through Jazz Band and Select Choir. Onstage, he has played the Policeman in Bye Bye Birdie, the Prawn King and a Pirate in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Stanley in Hello, Dolly! He also worked as a stage manager for Descendants (BCAT). Coleson continues to grow in the performing arts, plans to join the upcoming spring musical, and intends to pursue Music Education at Greenville University.

 

Caden Brabson- Stage Hand

During my four years at GHS, Caden has participated in all the musicals and a summer musical through BCAT Teens, several times as a member of the stagehands and as a member of the pit orchestra providing live music for the spring musical. Caden has also been a member of the band, choir, jazz band, and select choir; being in these ensembles has allowed me to perform a wide variety of music. Caden plans to go to SIU Edwardsville to study Music Education and eventually teach band/orchestra to high schoolers or college students.

 

Izabelle Kough- Stage Hand

Izabelle has participated in many of the productions through her 

high school career. 

 

Lukas Richmod- Light Board Operator

Lukas loves being a part of the band and choir. They love to be a part of a team and have participated in 3 GHS productions. Lukas appreciates the gift this life has given and loves spending time with family and friends. They plan to attend Kaskaskia College in the fall and then transfer to Greenville University to major in Special Education for Elementary. 

 

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Shout Outs

 

To the Cast and Crew,

Thank You to all of you for bringing the laughs and fun to this show. 

Mrs Harlan

 

Ella,

I'm so proud of you! For the past four years, you have shined every time you stepped on the stage! 

Mom

 

Norah Edwards,

Norah, we love watching you grow, shine, and make theater magic. So proud of our girl!

Mom and Dad

 

Gavin & Ava,

You finally got your letters from Hogwarts! We're so proud and excited to see you starring together. Mischief Managed!

Love, Mom and Dad

 

Kenzi,

Kenzi, we are so proud of you and love seeing you on stage! 

Love, Ramzi, Will, Addyn & Raelyn 

 

Judah Matthews,

You're a wizard, Judah!  We always knew you had magic in your blood.  Congratulations on your theatrical debut! 

Love Mom and Dad

 

Audrey Cornelius,

From this stage to the next—your dreams are calling! We couldn’t be prouder. 

Love, Mom, Dad, and Lexie

 

Kenzi,

Don’t worry about breaking a leg I already did that for you. 

Love, Connor

 

Theo D'Arcy,

We love the goofy character you're growing into, J. Finch! 

Love, your family

 

Taylor Ferris,

We love seeing you on stage at GHS, and look forward to seeing you on stage at IWU! Break a leg!

Jeff & Michelle

 

Seniors,

I started at GHS when you were Freshmen. I have watched you grow and can't wait to see what mark you leave on this world because you have left a huge mark on my heart. Congratulations!

Mrs. Harlan

 

Max Edwards,

Max, we’re so proud of you! What a way to shine in your senior year!

Mom and Dad

 

Taylor Ferris,

Thank you for being there for me when no one else was <3

Brayden

 

Kenzi,

Kenzi, Love to see you “Back” on stage continuing to be awesome! 

Love, MoMo & Papa

 

 

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