[NEohioPAL] Sideways Stories from Wayside School THIS WEEKEND!

[Hannah Dougall]

Oberlin College Theater continues performances of *Sideways Stories from
Wayside School*, adaptation by John Olive, this weekend, Thursday, March 2
through Sunday, March 5! This is a unique, family-friendly opportunity for
all ages so make sure to get your tickets now!!!

*PERFORMANCES: KANDER THEATER*
March 2, 3, 4 @ 7 PM
March 4, 5 @ 1 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
<https://www.oberlin.edu/events/theater_lab_series_sideways_stories_from_wayside_school>
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$5 general admission, $3 college staff/student/child

*SYNOPSIS: *
The show centers on a 4th-grade classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside
School, which the architect "was supposed to build... with thirty
classrooms all on one level but he accidentally put them on top of each
other" ("He said he was sorry."). When the students defeat their evil
teacher by turning her into an apple, the introduction of a new teacher,
Mrs. Jewls, begins a whole new chapter of life at Wayside School. Based on
the children's book by Louis Sachar, *Sideways Stories from Wayside School *is
full of wacky characters (such as sammy, a dead rat who disguises himself
as a student to sneak into the classroom, and Mrs. Zarves, the teacher on
the nineteenth floor who does not exist) and even wackier stories. The show
is directed by Maggie Elsen '23 with management by Caris Gross '23.

*TALKBACK/WORKSHOP: *
The show is presented with audience members under the age of 12 in mind,
though all are welcome. Following the matinee performances on March 4 and
5, the cast and crew will facilitate a short talkback on the themes of the
show and the importance of theater education. They will then lead a
workshop for young artists engaging with principles of improv and comedy
performance, performing scenes from the play alongside the actors. The
talkback is open to all but the workshop is recommended for children ages
8-11. Registration is required and spots are limited. There is no
additional fee for participation in the post-show workshop outside of
purchasing a ticket to the performance itself. REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP
HERE. <https://forms.gle/fQCAbX2VGKJagwyg8>


*Hannah Dougall *| *she/her*

Marketing & Engagement Coordinator

Department of Theater & Dance

Oberlin College & Conservatory

Hall Annex rm 209

T: 440-775-8580
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