Puffs

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox, a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Performances will show October 11-12 & 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees on October 13 & 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts on the UWL campus (333 N. 16th Street, La Crosse).

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. Wayne Hopkins is a regular boy who finds he’s a wizard and goes to school in England where he makes two best friends and has adventures. Perhaps this sounds familiar. But, Wayne is sorted as a Puff, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders who simply want to learn how to be wizards and avoid attacks by evil wizards. Their heartfelt and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.

(Content Warning: Recommended for mature audiences. Contains mature language and content.)

IF YOU GO:
WHO: UW-La Crosse Department of Theatre and Dance
WHAT: Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox
WHERE: Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts (333 N. 16th Street, La Crosse)
WHEN: October 11-12 & 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and October 13 & 20 at 2:00 p.m.
ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students. Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout. Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email. Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance beginning October 1, 2024. Assigned Seating.
IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS: $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price); call (608) 785-6696. Box office opens October 7 for in person/phone ticket sales. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance. Assigned Seating.
PARKING: Due to the construction near the Lowe Center for the Arts, patrons are encouraged to arrive early and park in the university parking ramp located on the corner of Farwell & 17th Streets. Parking in the ramp is free after 7:00 p.m. and on the weekends. For those with mobility issues, there is a drop-off site next to the Lowe Center for the Arts on the corner of 15th and Vine Streets.