Auditions for Puffs,
or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic 

by MATT COX

DIRECTOR — Daniel Hunsicker

Synopsis

Some people are born to do great things. Some people change the world. Some people rise
from humble beginnings to beat back the forces of darkness in the face of insurmountable
odds. This is the story of the people who sit in class next to those people. And badgers.

In this strangely familiar tale, we follow a story we think we know and learn how all of us are
truly heroes in our own adventure.

Performances:

• Sept. 19 – Oct. 5, 2025
• Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
• Sundays, September 28 & October 5 at 2:00 PM
• Performances at CVLT, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls

Audition Details:

• Sunday, June 29th, 2025 from 3:00pm-6:00pm
• Monday, June 30th, 2025 from 7:00pm-10:00pm
• Callbacks, if needed will be Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 from 7:00pm-10:00pm

RESERVE AUDITION SLOT HERE
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4DA5A62FA4F94-57211770-puffs

• Auditions will be held in CVLT’s River Street Playhouse (56 River Street), across the parking lot from the main CVLT building at the end of River Street.
• Auditions will be 1hr time slots of 10 people each.
• Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script as well as a couple quick improv activities.
• Bring your theater resume, if any. Having a resume is not a requirement to audition!
• Bring a headshot or other photo for the production team’s reference.

If you have any questions or would like to audition for this production but aren’t available for the audition dates please contact the director at dhuns1515@gmail.com to make other arrangements. If you are unable to attend and wish to submit a video, it must be received by June 30th, 2025.

Prospective Rehearsal Timeline:

• First read through will be held the week of July 27th pending cast conflicts
• Rehearsals will typically be Monday through Thursday 7:30-10:00 pm, with occasional Sunday afternoon rehearsals as needed.
• Tech Week: Sunday, September 14th – Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Roles Available

• CVLT is a community theatre – no acting roles are compensated.
• No roles have been pre-cast.
• Some ensemble actors may play more than one role.
• Ages in the character descriptions are suggestions; actors of different ages than listed may be cast.

• WAYNE HOPKINS
  The hero. Totally uncool, but full of charm and heart. Loyal to a tee. Likes comic books and
  video games, knows nothing about magic or this weird magic world he is now a part of. Best
  friends with Oliver and Megan.
• OLIVER RIVERS
  One of the main trio. Incredibly smart and cerebral, he is a math wiz, and proud of it;
  lovingly a nerd from New Jersey. After ending up at wizarding school, he finds out he isn’t
  the top of his class, and instead begins a fantastical journey of friendship and even some
  love, better than any algebra class could ever promise.
• MEGAN JONES
  One of the main trio; begins the show by only desiring to live up to her mother’s reputation:
  a dark wizard currently in Wiz Priz for being such a bad-ass Death Buddy in her youth.
  Favorite store: Hot Topic. Favorite color: black. Defiant and headstrong on the surface, the
  audience begins to see that what she truly desires is be loved and accepted.
• NARRATOR
  The narrator of the story. They guide us through our entire show of Puffy-ness. British
  accent. Must be a great storyteller, as they must keep the audience engaged and updated
  on all the goings-on. Can be a bit of a know-it-all, but still relatable and appealing. Comedy
  skills a must, improv background is a plus.
• ERNIE MAC / A VERY TALL MAN / SEAMUS / A CERTAIN POTIONS TEACHER /
  PROFESSOR TURBAN / GHOST HISTORY TEACH / PROFESSOR LOCKY / MR. NICK /
  SAL / SECOND HEADMASTER / REAL MR. MOODY
  Requires an actor capable of doing strong impressions. Ernie Mac: Proud. Loud. Pretty sure
  he’s the best. Male Teachers: Potions Teacher/ Locky/ Professor Turban/ Mr. Moody. All
  impressions. Strong comedic ability.
• HANNAH / FIRST HEADMASTER / PROFESSOR McG / PROFESSOR SPROUTTY /
  XAVIA JONES / PROFESSOR LANNY / RUNES TEACH / MS. BABBLE
  Requires playing several different roles back to back, so the ability to play a variety of
  character types a plus. Hannah: Shy. Very shy. Female Teachers: Professor McG,
  Professor Plants, Professor T, Bath Babbles. Adults of all kinds of different personalities.
• J. FINCH FLETCHLEY / UNCLE DAVE / GOYLE / A FAT FRIAR / CLUMSY
  LONGBOTTOM / HERMEOONE #3 / VIKTOR / MR. BAGMAN
  Improvisational skills a plus. Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except, when his life is in
  mortal danger. Any ethnicity/cultural background.
• LEANNE / GINNY / HELGA / FRENCHY
  A little distant. A little random. Is possibly a genius or really, really stupid. But has a really
  strong heart. The Puffiest of the Puffs.
• SALLY PERKS / HERMEOONE / BLONDO MALFOY / ROWENA / RITA SCOOTER /
  BIPPY
  Sally: Nice. In year 3, goes through a bit of a growth spurt that attracts the other student’s
  attention, if you know what I mean. Bippy: A house elf. Devoted. Loyal. Kind of annoying.
• SUSIE BONES / HARRY / COLIN / HERMEOONE #2 / RIC GRYFF / MYRTLE
  Susie: Sad. Gloomy. Constantly in fear of her or her family dying. Think a cross between
  Eeyore from “Winnie the Pooh” and Wednesday Addams. Harry: Young, plucky, and
  famous. Struts around school like he owns it. Gets into a few wacky situations, but it’s
  nothing the bonds of friendship can’t overcome.
• CEDRIC / MR. VOLDY
  An appealing comic actor to play the pivotal roles of Cedric in Act I and Mr. Voldy in Act II.
  Cedric: A champion. Athletic, winning, popular, and charming. Everyone’s favorite, but still
  loyal, patient, and kind. A leading example of a Puff. Mr. Voldy: Evil. Like, reeeaaally evil.
  Wants to rule the world in shadows and darkness and terror.

Auditions for Shrek, The Musical

Book & Lyrics By David Lindsay-Abaire • Music by Jeanine Tesori

Directed by CHRIS BIZUB
Musical Direction by HEIDI HERCZEG
Choreographed by LAUREN STEPANSKI
Stage Managed by BRITTANY BIZUB

Audition Dates:

Saturday, August 9^th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday, August 10^th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will be Sunday, August 17^th from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

PERFORMANCES:

November 14th, 2025 – December 14th, 2025
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays, November 23 & 30 at 2:00 PM
Sundays, December 7 & 14 at 2:00 PM

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals will take place Sundays thru Thursday from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Rehearsals begin September 22nd.

LOCATION:

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
40 River Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
https://cvlt.org/

Schedule your time slot by signing up via the link below…

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A SHREK AUDITION SLOT

IMPORTANT: IN PERSON AUDITION SLOTS ARE OPEN TO AGES 16 AND UP ONLY.

[See Instructions below for Youth (under 16) Auditions]

Once all time-slots are filled all interested parties must submit their audition via video submission.

What To Prepare:

• Please bring your headshot and resume (if you have one)
• Bring a list of all conflicts between September thru December
• Prepare one song in the style of the show, 32 bars or less. Accompanist provided.
• Dance auditions and readings from the script will take place at callbacks.

Once all time-slots are filled all interested parties must submit their audition via video submission.

Youth auditions (under 16) / video submissions:

Youth, under 16, auditioning for the roles of Young Fiona, Young Shrek, Gingy, Pinocchio, or youth ensemble, may submit video submissions for casting consideration.

ALL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS MUST HAVE “Shrek Auditions-CVLT” IN THEIR SUBJECT LINE TO BE ACCEPTED FOR YOUTH VIDEO SUBMISSIONS.

While singing with accompaniment is preferred for video auditions, accapella singing will be accepted. However, you must sing with an accompanist if you are invited to call backs.

The best way to submit a video audition is to send an unlisted YouTube link. Please attach a headshot/resume to your video submission email if you have one. Please send video submissions to bizchris85@gmail.com

***Video submissions must be submitted no later August 10th, 2025 by 9pm to be considered.***

Synopsis:

Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

Join us for a swamp-tacular adventure with Shrek The Musical! Based on the beloved Academy Award®-winning film, this hilarious and heartwarming show brings your favorite ogre, donkey, and feisty princess to life on stage. Follow Shrek as he embarks on a quest to reclaim his swamp, encountering a motley crew of fairytale misfits along the way.

Filled with catchy songs, dazzling costumes, and a powerful message about acceptance and finding your true self, Shrek The Musical is a joyous romp for the whole family! Get ready to believe in happy endings – no matter how unlikely they may seem.

Roles Available:

SHREK

Our story’s title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone on a swamp. He embarks on a journey to rid his land of fairytale creatures and, along the way, falls in love with Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit but reveals his layers and eventually becomes the hero.
Gender: Male | Age: 20s to 40s | Vocal range: A2-G#4

FIONA
The beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every night when the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky, blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess.
Gender: Female | Age: 20s to 40s | Vocal range: F3-G5

DONKEY
A talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad’s guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek’s looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimistic with heart.
Gender: Any | Age: 20s to 40s | Vocal range: C3-B4

LORD FARQUAAD
The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princes to marry so that he can become king. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairytale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel.
Gender: Male | Age: 30s to 50s | Vocal range: B2-D5

DRAGON
A dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolated castle. She eventually falls in love with Donkey and attempts to keep him there forever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified baby-sitter.
Gender: Female | Age: 20s to 40s | Vocal range: F3-Eb5

GINGY
A gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him both avoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures. Puppet. Can be operated by actress appearing as Sugar Plum Fairy.
Gender: Any | Age: 10+ to 40s | Vocal range: B3-C#5

PINOCCHIO
The leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying.
Gender: Any | Age: 10+ to 40s | Vocal range: E3-F#4

YOUNG FIONA
Princess Fiona as a little girl. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Teen Fiona and Fiona. May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Female | Age: 8-12 | Soprano with Strong Belt

TEEN FIONA
Princess Fiona as a teenager. Sings a solo in “I Know It’s Today” with Young Fiona and Fiona. May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Female | Age: 13-16| Soprano with Strong Belt

YOUNG SHREK
Young Shrek in “Big, Bright, Beautiful World.” May double as Fairy Tale Creature.
Gender: Any | Age: 8-12

ENSEMBLE
Featured Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice); Angry Mob; Happy People; Guards; Knights; Rats

Gender: Any | Age: 10+ to 50s

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the director at bizchris85@gmail.com