Sideways Stories from Wayside School

A play adapted from Louis Sachar’s Wayside School Novels

Adaptation by John Olive

Directed by Donald C. Hart

General Audition Information

When: Tuesday, December 9th, and Wednesday, December 10th, 6:00–9:00 PM

Where: The Black Box Theater at the Phipps Center for the Arts (109 Locust St, Hudson, WI 54016)

Who: This audition is open to performers in grades 9–12.

Audition Details

Auditions will be held in 10-minute time slots on Wednesday, December 10th and Thursday, December 11th, from 6:00–9:00 PM. The cast will consist of 8 or more actors. Actors interested in auditioning for this play will read one of the audition sides we will provide them with. The director is looking for actors who can perform with high energy and can play multiple roles.

Actors must fill out the audition form here: Sideways Stories Audition Form

Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, December 16, from 6:00–9:00 PM in the Black Box Theater at the Phipps. Should actors be called back, materials will be provided for them.

If you are interested in auditioning and cannot make it to the audition dates, please feel free to contact us at kcherro@thephipps.org.

What to Bring

If you haven't submitted your audition form before the audition, please bring a resume and headshot.

About the Show

Get ready for a wacky, wonderful adventure at Wayside School – where the floors are stacked thirty stories high, the teachers are anything but ordinary, and absolutely anything can happen!

This play is an adaptation of the fun and absurd children’s book by Louis Sachar! The world of this play is entirely how an imaginative elementary school student would see their life at school. It is sometimes magical, weird, and fun. Other times, school feels like a nightmare. But, overall, it is a funny, whimsical ride! Some of our inspirations for this production include The Magic School Bus, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Matilda, and the work of Dr. Seuss!

Character Breakdown

Mrs. Gorf - The meanest teacher in the history of Wayside School

Myron - A student

Bebe - A student

Leslie - A student

Rondi - A student

Dameon - A student

Louis - The yard teacher

Mr. Pickle - The school counselor

Mrs. Jewls - A teacher

Sammy - The new student

Miss Valooosh - A dancer

Mr. Gorf - A substitute teacher

Scheduling Information

Rehearsals: Rehearsals begin on Monday, January 5th. All weekday rehearsals are in the evening. All tech rehearsals and performances are required for all cast members. Parents/Guardians will be provided with a detailed rehearsal schedule after the casting process is complete and all conflicts have been accounted for.

Tech Week Begins: Saturday, February 14

Dress Rehearsals: Sunday, February 15-Wednesday, February 18

Final Invited Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, February 19, 7pm

Performances: Fri, February 20, 7pm
Sat, February 21, 7pm
Sun, February 22, 2pm

Thurs, February 26, 9:30am (student matinee)

Fri, February 27, 7pm
Sat, February 28, 11am & 3pm
Sun, March 1, 2pm

Fri, March 6, 7pm
Sat, March 7, 11am & 3pm
Sun, March 8, 2pm