Puffs

In December 2015, I saw a play called Puffs at the People's Improv Theater, a parody of Harry Potter from the point of view of the Puffs. I wrote a review of it for Hypable, which went viral and led to immense success for them. I became their biggest champion, consistently reporting for Hypable about Puffs ever since 2016.

The original review that went viral: http://www.hypable.com/puffs-the-play-review-new-york/

A French translation of that article, just because it's the coolest thing: http://www.gazette-du-sorcier.com/Une-piece-de-theatre-consacree-a-Poufsouffle

Reviewing the show when it transferred off-Broadway, and recapping the acclaim it's gotten: http://www.hypable.com/puffs-opens-off-broadway-review/

I even wrote a bonus chapter of my book all about Puffs' portrayal of Albus Dumbledore, "Headmaster of the Puffs." It was published on MuggleNet to celebrate a year since my book's publication and to honor Puffs (which had just announced its impending closure). http://www.mugglenet.com/2019/08/bonus-chapter-from-the-life-and-lies-of-albus-percival-wulfric-brian-dumbledore-headmaster-of-the-puffs/

I don't know whether this quite counts as writing, but I did a performance for MISTI-Con's Lip Sync Battle all about Puffs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8e-4ugImfc

Three and a half years since that first viral review, after a dizzying number of shocking triumphs, Puffs closed their NYC production on August 18, 2019. I took the moment to reflect on my journey with the show, and what it's meant to me, in one of the most deeply personal things I've written: https://www.hypable.com/what-puffs-play-means-to-me/

And from their second ever show to their last, after seeing it literally four evenings in a row (Thursday through Sunday), I was there for the truly special closing performance: https://www.hypable.com/puffs-closes-off-broadway/

Interviews

Playwright Matt Cox: http://www.hypable.com/puffs-matt-cox-interview/

Production designer (and Harry Potter/Susie Bones actress) Madeleine Bundy: http://www.hypable.com/puffs-madeleine-bundy-interviews/

Original cast members when they depart the show:

• • Julie Ann Earls (Megan Jones) and Eleanor Philips (Mrs. Jones/Hannah Abbott): https://www.hypable.com/puffs-stars-julie-ann-earls-eleanor-philips-interview/

  • Langston Belton (Oliver Rivers), AJ Ditty (Narrator), and James Fouhey (Cedric/Mr. Voldy): https://www.hypable.com/puffs-langston-belton-aj-ditty-james-fouhey-interview/

  • Nick Carrillo (Zach Smith/J-Finch): https://www.hypable.com/interview-puffs-star-nick-carrillo-the-once-and-future-zach-smith/

  • Jessie Cannizzaro (Sally Perks/Bippy): https://www.hypable.com/jessie-cannizzaro-puffs-interview/

  • Zac Moon (Wayne Hopkins), Madeleine Bundy (Susie Bones/Harry Potter), Andy Miller (Leanne), Stephen Stout (Ernie Mac/Second Headmaster) https://www.hypable.com/puffs-play-interview-zac-moon-andy-miller-stephen-stout-madeleine-bundy/

Announcements/News

Announcing that Puffs was going to transfer off-Broadway in fall 2016: http://www.hypable.com/harry-potter-play-puffs-broadway-new-location/

Announcing the initiative of Wizard Nights, which would feature readings of other plays set in the Puffs universe: http://www.hypable.com/puffs-play-wizard-nights-schedule/

An exclusive reveal of posters for the aforementioned parodies: http://www.hypable.com/puffs-play-harry-potter-posters/

Reporting on silly (and delightful) shenanigans on Twitter: http://www.hypable.com/puffs-lightning-thief-twitter-bromance/

Commemorating the show's success: http://www.hypable.com/puffs-nominated-for-award-and-celebrates-milestone/

Announcing Puffs would be moving theaters to New World Stages for an open-ended run: https://www.hypable.com/harry-potter-play-puffs-moves-to-a-whole-new-world-stages/

Announcing the launch of a Kickstarter to film the show: https://www.hypable.com/puffs-broadway-film-show-kickstarter/

Announcing the Australian production: https://www.hypable.com/puffs-play-australia/

Announcing that Puffs will be shown in cinemas nationwide through Fathom Events: https://www.hypable.com/harry-potter-fan-play-puffs-movie/