Gallery from “Puffs” production
April 1, 2025
Update: Gallery from “Puffs”
Get ready for a magical experience! Mark your calendars for the College’s upcoming production of “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic,” a hilarious and heartwarming play that offers a fresh perspective on the world of wizards. Performances will take place at the Potter Center’s Michael Baughman Theatre on April 11 & 12 at 7 p.m. and April 13 at 1 p.m. Tickets are only $15, and admission is free for Jackson College students! Saturday night will be dress as your favorite character from the wizarding world night!
The story follows the Puffs, a group of students at a certain Wizard School, who were just there during the same seven years that a certain famous boy wizard and his friends were fighting evil. This is not the tale of the one, but of the rest of the students who never quite saved the day but still made their own kind of magic. A perfect show for anyone who’s ever felt like they weren’t destined to save the world – but still made their mark! Get ready for a comedic tale known for a laugh every minute! (Note, this is not a children’s show; consider it PG-13 for adult language.)
“Puffs” is directed by theatre Instructor Sara Anne Tomczak, who previously delighted audiences with productions of “Steel Magnolias” and “Sylvia.”
“This artistic masterpiece has been a creative challenge for our crews who have worked hard to design over 300 props and costume pieces as well as for our actors exploring over 60 speaking roles,” Tomczak said. “Puffs involves over 60 students, employees and community members! We have worked with students in other departments on JC’s campus including graphic design, music, science, engineering and involved theatre throughout our community. We are also working with several community members and theatre groups from the Jackson and central-Michigan area.”
“We’re so excited to bring this whimsical and witty story to the stage,” said Tomczak. “Puffs is a celebration of friendship, bravery, and the underdog — something everyone can relate to. We can’t wait to share this special production with the Jackson community.”
The cast includes: Adam Alderman, Jon Antelak, Ryan Baldock, Abbey Beerbower, Tori Bruce, Skyler Brundage, Drake O, Preston Judd, Ashton Lang, Ray Mich, Matthew Olweean, Josh Ray, Justin Reynolds, Liz Snell, Bella Stover, Jake Taylor, Alex Thomasson, Hanna Tritten, Asa Wells, and Sam Wollet.
Behind the scenes, the production is supported by the crew: Adrianna Brugger, Oliver Daly, Brittney Maske, Simon Nichols, Matt Niemi, Ozzy O’Kert, Victoria Shotts, Jack Wickens, Jahanna Wilbon, Val Wilson, Sam Wollet, and Ellen Yoakam.
Enjoy music during intermission, with the band “Mind Reader” doing a 10-minute acoustic set Friday and Saturday. This band is comprised of JC students who are involved in the Jazzy Jets and who participated in the Battle of the Bands. On Sunday, enjoy Music Professor Dan Bickel (tuba) and musician Ben Ebener (bassoon) perform “Dutch Suite” by PDQ Bach.
Don’t miss this entertaining and whimsical take on the magical world we all know and love! Whether you’re a fan of wizardry or just looking for a fun night out, Puffs is the perfect event to kick off your spring.
To purchase tickets, visit https://www.jccmi.edu/pottercenter/puffs/.