The NOLA Project presents Oskar and the Countless Costume Changes, directed by Alex Ates. Ten-year-old Oskar gets to fulfill a lifelong dream of writing and directing a play at his elementary school. But when classmates challenge his rigid ideas about the production’s male and female characters—and who should play whom—everything starts falling apart. Will Oskar solve the backstage brouhaha before opening night? This funny and fast-paced contemporary farce tackles gender stereotypes head-on and encourages audiences not only to understand the complexities of gender roles but also to practice empathy when encountering boys and girls who express across the spectrum of gender identity.

This is the regional premiere of the play. The show was commissioned, developed, and produced by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, California, in association with the Palo Alto Unified School District.

The show is approximately one hour long and runs every Saturday in March at 1pm in NOMA’s Stern Auditorium. To purchase tickets in advance ($10 for adults, $5 for children), visit the website for The NOLA Project.