Wallace State Theatre to Present PUFFS Nov. 7-9

Hanceville, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Theatre program announces its upcoming production of PUFFS Nov. 7-9 at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Garlan E. Gudger Student Center.

Described as hilarious and heartwarming, PUFFS tells the story of a group of magical students who aren’t exactly heroes. The parody-filled adventure follows the trip of unlikely friends as they navigate seven increasingly dangerous years at a certain wizarding school. Packed with laughs, surprises, and plenty of magical mishaps, Puffs is a refreshing, laugh-out-loud journey perfect for fans of all things wizardly! 

The cast includes James Knear as the narrator, Reggie Warren as Wayne Hopkings, Trae Barker as Oliver Rivers, and Bella Baker as Megan Jones. Other cast members include Jay Lee as Cedric/Mr. Voldy; Em Sharp as Hannah, Fat Friar and Xavia; ReAnna Rusk as Leanne, Helga, Ginny and Frenchy; Ella Gibbs as Susie Bones, Harry, Ric Gryff and Myrtle; Ariel Jacobs as Sally Perks, Rowena, Bippy, Rita and Blondo; Kaleb Edwards as Ernie Mack, Sal, Tall Man and Second Headmaster; Slade Turbyfield as J. Finch Fletchley, Victor and Mr. Bagman; Brooke Cochran as Zach Smith; Halen Talley as First Headmaster, Prof. McG, Prof. Sprouty, Mrs. Babble and Runes Teacher; and Andy Jones as Uncle Dave, Potions Teacher, Prof. Locky, Prof. Turban, Ghost Teacher, Real Mr. Moody and Mr. Nick.

The Pep Band is made up of Julian Skinner, who also portrays Seamus Finnigan; Eli Baird who will portray Anthony Goldstein and Cade Reid, who will fill the roles of Goyle, Clumsy Longbottom and Scorpy.

Crew members include director Angela Green; assistant director Alliana Chenault; stage manager Brooke Cochran; costuming by Trae Barker, props design by Rebekah Clay, Chenault and Green; and the props/backstage crew of Colter Drake, Jake Myers, Dixie Ledlow, Zander Veal, Alexander Shelden and Vella Richter.

Other crew members include technical director Wes Clabo, set design Mark Eccleston, scenic artist Lana Gibson, poster design and social media Alliana Chenault, lighting design Aaron Johnson, sound design Wes Clabo and Theodore Pirkle, follow spot Jacob Waldrop and ushers Hollie Salter and Illora Goodwin.

Bella Baker and Noah (Reggie) Warren practice their magic skills for a scene from the Wallace State Community College Theatre's upcoming production of PUFFS.

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is a 2015 original comedy play by NYC-based playwright Matt Cox. The play is a loving parody of the Harry Potter book series by J.K Rowling, from the perspective of the "Puffs": that is, members of the Hufflepuffs house from Hogwarts. Puffs had a successful Off-Broadway run at New World Stages in NYC in 2016. It was nominated for the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for 'Best Unique Theatrical Experience' in 2017.

PUFFS will be staged on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. and on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation for adults and $5 for students and children under 12.

Next on the Fine and Performing Arts schedule for the Fall 2025 semester is

• 10 – Salute to United States Veterans, 7 p.m. Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
• 22-23 – The Nutcracker, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Nov. 23, at 2 p.m., Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
• 11 – Christmas Spectacular, 7 p.m., Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre

For more information about Wallace State’s Fine and Performing Arts programs, visit www.wallacestate.edu/fpa, call 256.352.8277 or email amy.seymore@wallacestate.edu.

Registration is underway for the Spring 2026 semester, with classes beginning Jan. 7 for regular and Mini Term I and March 5 for Mini Term II courses. Visit www.wallacestate.edu for more information or call 256.352.8236 or email lioncentral@wallacestate.edu.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.