Potter Parody Performances To Premier At Seaford High In November

SEAFORD, NY. — The Seaford High School Drama Club will be performing a new story from a well-known magic school this November, when the 26-student ensemble presents “Puffs, or Seven Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.”

Written by Matt Cox and first performed in 2015, “Puffs” is an unendorsed, unsanctioned parody of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, containing veiled references to the original story but diverting heavily to tell the story of ordinary students, known as Puffs.

Where the original franchise followed the exploits of Harry Potter and his friends as they fought dragons, evil wizards and giant snakes, Puffs follows a group of ordinary kids who just want to get through their school year. The official website of the play describes it as, “a play for anyone who has never been destined to save the world,” adding that it was, “written by Matt Cox as a transformative & transfigured work under the magic that is US Fair Use laws.”

Leading the cast are Seaford students Kathryn Malone as The Narrator, Max DiMola as Wayne Hopkins, Olivia Ferrara as Megan Jones and Fin Kirrane as Oliver Rivers.

“I’m looking forward to the audience seeing all the work we’ve put into this,” Max said. “I’m excited for people to enjoy a new spin on a classic story.”

Helping put that spin on the classic is debuting director and fourth-grade teacher Elyse Cruz, with support from Dr. Anthony Romeo, who is serving as a producer. Other members of the production include Grant Weber as set designer, Daniel Krueger as sound director, Frank O’Reilly as lighting director and Caroline Feryo as backstage manager.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to present ‘Puffs’ alongside such a talented and dedicated group of students,” Cruz said. “Their hard work, humor and creativity have made this experience truly unforgettable and will make the show a tremendous success.”

“Puffs” will open Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., with additional performances Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

All performances will take place at the Seaford High School auditorium, with tickets costing $12 for adults, $10 for students, and $5 for Seaford faculty and staff. The Saturday matinee showing will also feature special $5 tickets for children under six years-old.