Casting Performers for Production of "Between the Lines"
Auditions for "Between the Lines" show. In need of cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: Rated PG13. Live the story you want, even if it’s not the story you’re in. Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for anyone who has ever sought to find their place in the world. An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver. But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in both extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah discovers how to find her place in the real world while keeping her dreams alive. Additional info: All roles are open to audition. All auditionees must bring sheet music with them and be prepared to sing 16 bars, but no more of a fully memorized musical selection that showcases your vocal range (Please no songs from the show). An accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing, instrumentals on CD, Tape, iPod, MP3 Player or digital recorder will not be allowed. Auditionees will be asked to learn a short dance/movement combination taught at the audition so wear comfortable clothing conducive to movement and if you are called back you will be asked to read from the script and sing selections from the show. Callbacks: July 17th, time TBD. PERFORMANCE DATES: September 6, 7, 8 & 13, 14, 15 2024 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM. You must be available for all performances. If you are interested, please apply.
10 roles
Smart, well read (everything from Dostoevsky to graphic novels). Upended by her parents’ bitter divorce, Delilah finds herself in a new school where she goes from being invisible to everyone to becoming the target of the most popular girl in school. To escape, she turns to books. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3
A classic fairytale prince, charming, sincere, and smart. Oliver wishes for the freedom to live beyond the confines of the story that has been written for him. As Edgar, he is the son of Jessamyn Jacobs, the author of the book Delilah is obsessed with. Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Delilah’s mother; after 17 years of being a stay-at-home mom with dreams of completing her nursing degree, Grace finds herself the sole breadwinner and parent. As Queen Maureen: she is Prince Oliver’s fairytale mother. When the book is closed, she is the martini-swigging queen of snark. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Allie is the school’s resident queen bee who is a smart, entitled, “mean girl.” As Princess Seraphima: the quintessential princess; beautiful, eloquent. However once the book is closed, she is the exact opposite: not very bright and self-absorbed. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Strong and confident, Jules is the living embodiment of “live the story you want if it’s not the story you’re in.” As Ondine: the lead Mermaid; when the book is being read the mermaids are obsessed with men, however once the book is closed they become staunch feminists. The Fairies are in the "Happily Ever After Hour" and the "Best Day Ever" scenes. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D3
Ryan is the jock boyfriend of Allie McAndrews, a dude’s dude. Frump is Prince Oliver’s best friend who is half-dog due to a curse placed on him by the evil Rapskullio earlier in the fairy tale book. Hopelessly in love with Princess Seraphima. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Allie’s ditzy right hand gal. As Marina (Mermaid): when the book is being read, the mermaids are obsessed with men, however once the book is closed they become staunch feminists. The Fairies are in the "Happily Ever After Hour" and the "Best Day Ever" scenes. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: D3
A teen internet troll who bullies Delilah through social media posts and is part of Allie McAndrews’ tribe. As Troll: when the fairy tale is being read the Troll is a grunting, monosyllabic monster; when the book is closed, he is an Olivier-esque actor’s actor. Also briefly appears as Delilah's Dad and Delivery Person. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Ms. Winx is the school librarian; As Jessamyn: the author of the fairy tale book Delilah is obsessed with and a widowed mother of a teenage boy; As Mrs. Brown: she is a biology teacher who is obsessed with self-tanning, teeth whitening, and vacationing in the Caribbean. As Kyrie (mermaid): when the book is being read the mermaids are obsessed with men, however once the book is closed they become staunch feminists. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D3
Dr. Ducharme is the school social worker. He’s a quirky, socially awkward, nebbish sort of fellow. In the fairy tale, Rapskullio is a classic evil villain, but when the book is closed he is the exact opposite: ultra-sensitive, good-hearted, and in touch with his feelings. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3