Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Adapted for the stage by
John Olive

Based on the chapter books by
Louis Sachar

Directed by
Calvin Adkins

Produced by
Tim Anderson

July 18–27, 2025

Broadview Heights Spotlights Cultural Arts Building

Accidentally built sideways and standing thirty stories high (the builder said he was very sorry for the mistake), Wayside School has some of the wackiest classes in town, especially on the thirtieth floor. That’s where you’ll meet Bebe, the fastest draw in art class; Myron, the best class president ever; and Sammy, the new kid—he’s a real rat. Enter the world of Wayside School in this wacky adaptation by Louis Sachar and laugh your way through a not so typical school day! More than fifteen million readers have laughed at the clever and hilarious stories of Wayside School. So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School.

Cast

Cora Crouch as Mrs. Jewls
Emma Santora as Myron
Ellie Perna as Bebe
Harper Hagerty as Leslie
Marlowe Brown as Rondi and Leslie's Pigtail
Ellie Gibb as Dameon and Leslie's Pigtail
Caitlin Diack as Louis and Miss Mush
Phoenix Mortensen as Mrs. Gorf, Mr. Gorf, and Miss Zarves
Adeline Filipic as Mr. Pickle, Mr. Kidswatter, and Sammy
LouLou Perna as Miss Valooosh and Mrs. Kidswatter the cow

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