PUFFS! The Montville Township High School Theatre Company's fall show is a fun-filled family parody of a popular British wizarding school. The witty tale is told by a misfit band of witches and wizards about their seven eventful years at a certain school of magic.
PUFFS is the story of a regular boy who finds out he's a wizard and goes to school in England where he makes two best friends and has adventures. This, perhaps, sounds familiar? However, these magical kids simply want to learn how to be wizards and avoid attacks by evil wizards.
The production features over 20 student performers in grades 9 through 12. Included in the cast are: Josh Bienskie-Jackson, Anthony DiBenedetto, Mia Grillo, Jorge “JJ” Heras, Max Iaci, Danylo Kondryshyn, Logan Lewis, Nicole Londono, Jayden Longobardi, Philo Megala, Amina Niazi, Ava Piwowarski, William Spellman, Evelyn Susnosky, Anna Walencik, Giovanna Wallenburg, and Vivian Wei.
Talented MTHS drama club students are also working stage crew. The Student Assistant. Directors are Ryan Cortes and Milena Sky Dorta, and the Stage Managers are Kate Justnes, Matthew Kraut & Nicole Longobardi.
The Montville Theatre Company advisors are Scott Baird and Ted Cherney. A fan favorite, Baird, will direct this hilarious parody of a familiar story where three potential heroes are just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside these young wizards are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders, who, as the stage notes note, have a thing about badgers.
In addition to Baird and Cherney, The creative and production team includes: Stage Crew Advisor Arianna Majorczak, Set Designer Brandon Frumolt, Lighting Designer Kevin Ohlweiler, Costume Designer Maryanne Hannon, and MTC Business Manager Kelly Smith.
Montville Township High School is located at 100 Horseneck Road in Montville New Jersey.
The entire community is encouraged to attend this spectacular spoof on a classic favorite. See PUFFS at MTHS in the Dr. Robert O. Stafford Auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16, 17 & 18, at 7:30PM. Tickets are $10 for students and senior citizens, and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased on-line at: http://mthsnj.booktix.net/ , or at the door.