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SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central middle and high school students will take audiences on a magical adventure this weekend when the MCC Drama Department presents “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.”
Performances are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. All performances will take place in the A.O. Carlson Gymnasium at Mason County Central High School, 300 W. Broadway St.
Written by playwright Matt Cox, “Puffs” is a comedic parody of the popular Harry Potter series, but instead of following the adventures of the famous young wizard, the story focuses on the students who were attending the same magical school but rarely found themselves in the spotlight.
The play follows a group of students known as the Puffs, a collection of loyal, good-hearted underdogs who find themselves navigating seven increasingly chaotic years at a school filled with magic, mystery and danger.
At the center of the story are Wayne Hopkins, Oliver Rivers and Megan Jones, three unlikely heroes who must figure out how to survive their magical education while other students receive most of the attention and glory.
Through humor, friendship and unexpected adventures, the Puffs discover that being a hero doesn’t necessarily mean being the most powerful wizard or receiving the most recognition. Sometimes, courage and loyalty are enough.
The production offers a humorous look at the familiar wizarding world while exploring themes of friendship, acceptance, perseverance and finding one’s place in the world.
Originally produced Off-Broadway in 2016, “Puffs” has become a popular production for school and community theater groups. The play is an independent parody and is not an official Harry Potter production.
The MCC production features students from both the middle school and high school drama programs.
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