PUFFS

Anacapa School Performing Arts presents

PUFFS

or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic

by Matt Cox

*Please Note: All audience members are required to show proof of a COVID vaccination or negative test result (taken within 72 hours of the event) along with a photo ID to be admitted to any performance.

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.

PUFFS follows the story of Wayne Hopkins, who learns that he's a wizard after his eleventh birthday. Upon his arrival at a certain school of magic and magic, he’s Sorted into the Puffs: a group of well-meaning, loyal rejects. Over the next seven years, he’ll try to learn magic; try not to have his life ruined by his four-eyed nemesis; and try not to get hurt in what is actually a very dangerous place for unsupervised children to be. Sometimes he will succeed. Partially.

The New York Times proclaims PUFFS, "A FAST-PACED ROMP through the 'Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.' For POTTERphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, 'PUFFS' exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!"

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Friday, May 13 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 15 at 11:00 am *NOTE EARLY TIME

Ticket Prices: General $20, Students $10

*Please Note: All audience members are required to show proof of a COVID vaccination or negative test result (taken within 72 hours of the event) along with a photo ID to be admitted to any performance.

All seating is general admission unless otherwise noted. For all performances, there is no late seating once the performance begins. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

Everyone entering Center Stage Theater (audience and performers) must show proof of vaccination or a negative test. For the test, a PCR test must have been taken within the last 72 hours and an antigen test within the last 24 hours. There are no masks required for anyone. We continue our other mitigation efforts. The HVAC system for the theater is set to bring in 100% fresh air, we are using CDC-recommended MERV-13 filters, the air is turned over 7.35 times an hour and we also have portable HEPA air purifiers (thank you to the Santa Barbara Foundation!)

You can use either e-tickets, print-at-home tickets, or request Will Call tickets to be waiting for you at the Box Office. There are no social distancing requirements in place for seating. We are keeping in place our ventilation and air filtration mitigation efforts, and our generous use of hand sanitizer. All of our staff are fully vaccinated and performers are either vaccinated or tested negative before performing. If you have any questions please email Executive Director Teri Ball at info@centerstagetheater.org.

Thank you to everyone in the community who supported us through this prolonged intermission. We would not still be here without your support.