Puffs

by Matt Cox

The script of the smash hit Off-Broadway comedy PUFFS is now yours to own! 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.The New York Times proclaims PUFFS, "A fast-paced romp though 'Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.' For POTTERphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit his word, PUFFS exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!" This publication is the original one act script of the play PUFFS and features a forward by playwright Matt Cox, deleted scenes, additional Zach Smith monologues by Nick Carrillo, and a glossary. This publication contains adult language.

Genres: Plays

128 pages, Paperback

Published December 5, 2018

Reviews

[Glenn Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have seen the play twice. While meant as a lighthearted take on that certain school, if you're a die hard fan this story should be part of the canon. Humor abounds for the fans of the books and only those people that have every watched the movies.

[Saoirse Brandjes]

I chose to first watch this play due to being a huge Harry Potter fan, and I was immediately enthralled by it. It wasn't until I was cast in it in recent months that I had the opportunity to read the script, and I enjoyed it even more than I thought I ever could. Playwright Matt Cox has created a story that is not only entertaining to see performed, but also exciting to read. The script offers extra options for improvised bits of material, suggestions on how to perform, and additional information and notes about the writing and production of the play. For someone currently in the show, it is easy to understand the backstory of your character and what their motivations and feelings are towards different events happening around them. I would recommend reading this book to anyone currently involved in a production of Puffs, anyone remotely interested in Harry Potter, or just theater in general.

[hpboy13 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I make no secret of my unabating obsession with this play, which I have seen close to twenty times. The script is a joy to read even independent of the play, as you get to see cool variations on improved bits, some extra information about the show, and you can just revisit the really wonderfully written parts of the play if New World Stages is a bit far. This belongs on every Potter fan’s bookshelf.

[Candi Olsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had only read it in one sitting instead of 3. Still, I found parts of it quite funny. The hardest thing is fitting in 7 years of schooling into that amount of time. I admit that adds to some of the humor however, I would have enjoyed more.

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved seeing this play last year, and read the script to see if I want to direct it. Yes!

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing play that I was privileged to be a part of! This play is almost like the wicked of Harry Potter, and I really enjoyed it!

[Jaelanne Gilliam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seriously hilarious. So many Easter egg jokes about the movies and books, and even the actors.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

This play is hilarious! I would imagine it makes a difference being an HP fan (and true Hufflepuff) as some of the funniest lines are closer to "inside jokes" but playwright Matt Cox really writes funny dialogue and it topped only by the narrative stage directions. I'm excited to see this show produced by the high school where I work in the coming weeks.