ROCKLAND — Sandglass Theater will present “Oma” as part of the Strand Theatre’s Family Sunshine Series on Wednesday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m. The show will take place outdoors at the Safe Harbor Gazebo, 60 Ocean St., in Rockland, and admission is on a $0-20 sliding scale.  

According to a Strand Theatre news release, the Sandglass theater company is renowned for combining puppets with music, actors, and visual imagery.

“Oma” is a joyful story of celebration, generations, and storytelling in yarn, according to the news release. This puppet show for family audiences by Shoshana Bass and Jana Zeller is an intergenerational tale that revolves around Grandma, or Oma, who says that knitting is not just pom pom hats and sweaters. Oma’s knitting contains whole stories. It is her birthday and all are preparing for the celebration. While the grown-ups manage work phone calls, playdate logistics and other such tasks, the children get into mischief with party decorating, present wrapping, and cake-baking. Finally, they all gather around for one of Oma’s stories told in yarn. 

The music for the piece was written and recorded by Midcoast Maine native Molly Gawler, who is a professional musician in the “Gawler Family Band” and “The Gawler Sisters.” 

The length of this show is 45 minutes, and it is recommended for ages 4 and up.

Tickets are available online at RocklandStrand.com, or by calling the box office at (207) 594-0070. Advance purchase is recommended; if tickets remain, they will be available at the Safe Harbor Gazebo starting 30 minutes prior to the performance. In case of inclement weather, this show will take place at the Strand Theatre. For more information, visit RocklandStrand.com. 

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.

About Sandglass Theater

Sandglass is dedicated to the arts of theater and puppetry as a means of exploring contemporary issues, inspiring dialogue, and sparking wonder. They create original ensemble performances and collaborations, present diverse theater artists, produce events that serve their communities, and teach their art. 

Since 1982, the company’s productions have toured internationally in over 30 countries, performing in theaters, festivals and cultural institutions and winning numerous international prizes. 

For more information, visit Sandglass Theater’s website at Sandglasstheater.org. 

About the Sunshine Series

The Strand’s “Sunshine Series” presents outdoor performances for kids and families, and takes place at the Safe Harbor Gazebo in Rockland. Featuring stellar line-ups of puppet shows, musical guests, and cultural activities, this series is open to all ages and admission is on a Sliding Scale ($0-20). The performances are brought to you by our event sponsors Safe Harbor Gazebo, First National Bank, Allen Insurance and Financial, Penobscot Bay YMCA at Rockland Harbor, Rockland Rotary, Rockland Harbor Hotel, Mattina R. Proctor Foundation, and Morton Kelly Charitable Trust.