Puffs
by Matt Cox
Directed by Walter Belcher
Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly
by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Directed by Kevin Dressler
Auditions - Wednesday August 26 @ 6:00 PM
Puffs Callbacks - Thursday August 27 @ 6:00 PM
Miss Bennet Callbacks - Friday August 28 @ 6:00 PM
Mesa Community College
MCC Theatre - Lobby
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85202
Auditions
Please come prepared with one 60 second monologue.
If you do not have a prepared monologue please come at 7:30pm on your callback day and you will be seen.
Callbacks
Be prepared to read from provided sides for your preferred callback.
You may be called back for multiple shows if you indicated an interest in both.
If you were unable to attend the auditions on Wednesday please arrive before 6pm on Thursday and we will get you a time to be seen that day.
PLEASE NOTE - If you are cast you must sign up for the appropriate section of THP 201AA.
Casting Priorities: In casting, the Theatre & Film Arts Department of MCC prioritizes matriculating students first and foremost. Each semester we do cast a limited number of community members, but community members should be advised that the department will prioritize casting of students first. If cast, community members would also need to enroll in
MCC's production class -- THP201AA.
If you have questions please contact us at theatre@mesacc.edu
Signup
Please complete the audition form and signup for a timeslot.
Schedules
Puffs
Rehearsals begin on September 1, 2026 with an initial company meeting that same day at 5pm
Tech begins September 30. There are six performances between October 9 and 17.
Miss Bennet
Rehearsals begin on October 12, 2026 with an initial company meeting that same day at 5pm
Tech begins November 23. There are six performances between December 4 and 12.
Synopsis
Puffs
For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil—this, however, is not his story. Matt Cox’s wildly funny, fast-paced parody, Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, gives a fresh, heart-filled look at a familiar saga through the eyes of a lovable group of magic-school outsiders who just happened to be there, too. Perfect for diehard fantasy fans and anyone who has ever felt like a background character in someone else’s epic, this laugh-out-loud comedy proves you don't need to save the world to be a hero—you just need to try really, really hard. Grab your wands and prepare for an unforgettable night of theater celebrating the ultimate underdogs!
Miss Bennet
Step back into the witty world of Jane Austen with Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a warm, clever, and delightfully romantic sequel to Pride and Prejudice. Set two years after the novel ends, the holiday gathering at the grand Darcy estate brings together beloved characters alongside one unexpectedly charming heroine: the bookish, overlooked middle sister, Mary Bennet. Tired of living in the shadow of her siblings' whirlwind courtships, Mary finds her quiet life upended when an unexpected—and delightfully awkward—guest sparks her hopes for intellectual rivalry, independence, and true love. Penned by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, this sparkling comedy is packed with sharp banter, festive joy, and plenty of heart, making it the ultimate holiday treat for Austen diehards and theatre lovers alike!
Character Breakdowns
Puffs
WAYNE HOPKJNS
OLIVER RIVERS
MEGAN JONES
NARRATOR
ERNIE MAC
A VERY TALL MAN
SEAMUS
A CERTAIN POTIONS TEACHER
PROFESSOR TURBAN
GHOST HISTORY TEACH
PROFESSOR LOCKY
MR. NICK
SAL
SECOND HEADMASTER
REAL MR. MOODY
HANNAH
FIRST HEADMASTER
PROFESSOR McG
PROFESSOR SPROUTTY
XA VIA JONES
PROFESSOR LANNY
RUNES TEACHER
MS. BABBLE
J. FINCH FLETCHLEY
UNCLE DAVE
GOYLE
A FAT FRIAR
CLUMSY LONGBOTTOM
HERMEOONE #3
VIKTOR
MR. AGMAN
ZACH SMITH
LEANNE
GINNY
HELGA
FRENCHY
SALLY PERKS
HERMEOONE
BLONDO MALFOY
ROWENA
RITA SCOOTER
BIPPY
SUSIE BONES
HARRY
COLIN
HERMEOONE #2
RIC GRYFF
MYRTLE
CEDRIC
MR. VOLDY
DEATH BUDDIES to be played by all.
Miss Bennet
MARY BENNET – 20. Finally coming in to her own, she is no longer the plain, boring girl she once was. She has a fire in her now. She is intelligent, curious and lively, but her family only sees her as a future spinster. She does not suffer fools. She wants to live.
ARTHUR DE BOURGH – 25. A studious, unsociable only child who has never been around women or large families. He is a loner who prefers books to people. He has recently inherited a large estate and has no idea what to do next.
ELIZABETH DARCY – 22, married to Mr. Darcy. Confident, charming and witty. She makes a fun and surprising lady of the house. She is best friends with her sister Jane.
FITZWILLIAM DARCY – 30. A loving, generous and smart (if slightly stiff) husband. He is quiet and vigilant and thus sees what others often miss. He knows what being lovelorn is like.
JANE BINGLEY – 24, married to Mr. Bingley. She is seven months pregnant with her first child and is sweet and optimistic as ever. The kindest heart in the house.
CHARLES BINGLEY – 25. Gracious, happy and ever focused on the love of his life, Jane. A good friend and always ready with a smile.
LYDIA WICKHAM – 17. Flirtatious, youthful, self-centered. Her marriage to Mr. Wickham is a sham but she will not admit this. She is the person you want to have at your party: energetic, engaging, unstoppable.
ANNE DE BOURGH – 20s. Only daughter of the late Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Lived in her mother’s very large shadow, never having to ask for anything or speak for herself her entire life. Judgmental and impatient, just like her mother.
MCC Theatre & Film Arts practices and supports diverse, non-traditional casting.
Actors of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to audition.
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