“Oscar and the Pink Lady” & Masterclass by Simona Cavallari

The play tells the story of children facing cancer, highlighting not only physical illness but also the psychological challenges they encounter.

The main character is a ten-year-old boy named Oscar, who has cancer. He shares stories from his life in the hospital, where he has several friends with nicknames like “Popcorn,” “Bacon,” and “Einstein” — each linked to their illness. Oscar falls in love with another patient, “Peggy Blue,” whose skin has a bluish hue due to Eisenmenger syndrome.
The children are cared for by nurses in pink uniforms — the so-called “Pink Ladies.” For Oscar, one of them, “Granny Rose,” becomes a second mother. When she learns he has only 12 days left to live, she suggests a game: each remaining day equals ten years. Oscar then begins writing daily letters to God.

The method used by Oscar and Granny Rose is a form of play therapy — a tool widely used in developed countries to support children with chronic illnesses. In Georgia, however, this approach is not yet implemented and remains a major challenge for children with cancer and their families.