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> - $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