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A Note from your Magical Directors...

Failure.

We've all been there. Those moments when you’ve locked yourself out of the house, or can’t remember where you left your glasses only to find them on top of your head. Or on those days you feel like you just aren’t… enough.

But learning from mistakes is how we learn, and eventually, you get better. We try, and we try, and we try some more, and in the end we get somewhere we never thought we could. If it is our choices that define us, not our abilities, then we have the ability to grow and change as learn from our mistakes.

None of us has a talking hat that magically tells us who we are, or what we’re going to become. It takes time, and there are always mistakes along the way. We chose this show because we wanted to show the experience of growing up and learning who you are. Of learning that none of us are only one thing, be it smart, or brave, or… snake?

This year has presented many challenges, many successes, many setbacks, and many failures. Since starting in August, we have switched to virtual rehearsals and postponed the show twice, but this is a show about a group of kids who don’t stop trying, no matter what obstacles get in their way. It turned out to be a much more apt message than we had intended, and what you see onstage is the result of an entire school year’s worth of hard work and effort from the Badger House known for it’s perseverance and dedication.

This was a new year, with new kids, new buildings, new challenges. We expanded our program to include three buildings and two new grade levels. So, in true FC Junior Thespian fashion, we decided to pick the most complex and ambitious show we’ve attempted to date. And as always, our kids rose to the challenge and made something amazing.

Of course, there will always be some mistakes. But at the end of the day, this is a school, and there is no learning without failure. And we could not possibly be more proud of our Puffs and their continuous abilities to turn those setbacks into something truly... magical.

Cast and Crew

Special Thanks

An enormous thanks to all of our parent volunteers, to Kim Smerdel for her fantastic set design, to the wonderful (and patient) custodians at Kitley, to Amy Vaught at Southport Middle School for the loan of several set pieces, to Michael Howard at FC for the use of his technical equipment, and to all the amazing staff at FCJH, Kitley, and Edgewood who support us and make our amazing program possible. FIRST OR NOTHING!

Special thanks to our sponsors & supporters...

Shout-Outs & Messages of Support

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You were born to perform Riley Fields! Good Luck to the cast and crew of “Puffs.” Papaw John, Mimi & Uncle Mick, Papaw Tim & Nana, Mom, Dad, Landon Leila & Bacon, Uncle Jonathon & Aunt Sherri, Grandma & Thomas

Jake - Puff on this!!! The role you were destined to play! We are so proud of you and all you've accomplished! Love, Mom, Dad & Lily

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Morgan, You make us proud every day! It has been amazing watching you find your passion and working so hard to continue developing it. We cannot wait to see where you go with it! Love, Mom & Dad

Morgan, It is crazy how much you have grown up! I am so proud to be your brother. Congratulations on finding your passion! I cannot wait to see how much more you will do! Love, Travis

Hayden- We are so proud of you, Hayden! We can't wait to see you on stage. Break a leg! Love, Oma and Opa

Hayden- We are so proud of you, Hayden! Your heart belongs on the stage, and we can't wait to see you shine up there. Break a leg, sweet girl! Love, Dad, Mom, Dawson, Jeremiah, and Isabella

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Happy Birthday Tegan! We love you and are very proud of you! Love Mom, Dad, and Kara

My Smiley Kylee- I am so proud of you and how hard you have worked. Spread your light everywhere you go. The sky is the limit. I love you so much! Mom :)

Connor- Congratulations!

Cathryn- We are so very proud of you!! Break a leg!! Love from Mom, Dad and Kyle

Way to go Sami! We are so proud of you and all your hard work! We can't wait to see you perform! Break a leg!! Love you bunches, Mom, Dad, Hannah and Sydney

Megan- We have loved watching you on stage from your first role as "sign holder #4" to JoJo, Juliet, crazy alien and the Narrator. Break a leg! We love you! Dad, Mom, Adam, Lydia and Ben.

We are so proud of you, Lexi! You are doing a great job as Stage Left Manager! (And Owl and Spider Extra!) Love Mom, Dad, Cooper and Bella