The In-Between

Written by: Marcus Youssef
Directed by: Mike Payette
Recommended for: Ages 13+

Lily feels trapped. When a conflict between her best friend Brit and the guy she likes Karim breaks out after other students share racist, anti-Muslim memes, a misunderstanding leads to a school lockdown. Lily finds herself right in the middle, forced to make hard choices about which friend’s truth she’s going to believe.  

Illustrating the real-life challenges of immigration, income inequality, and fears of violence in our schools, The In-Between is a realistic, relatable exploration of the complex social circumstances students must navigate in today’s world. 

Written by award-winning playwright Marcus Youssef – writer of the international Geordie hit Jabber, seen by tens of thousands of young people across North America and Europe – Youssef tackles hard questions with humour, sensitivity and a deft ear for how young people negotiate the adult-size problems they encounter as they enter their later teens. 

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Original Cast and Team

Lex Roy
Karim

Cristina Cugliandro — Director
Erin Shields — Playwright
Diana Uribe — Set and Costume Designer
Tim Rodrigues — Lighting Designer
Rob Denton — Sound Designer
Mathieu Cardin — Props Master
Amelia Scott — Video Designer
holly Greco — Choreographer
Dayane Ntibarikure — Assistant Director
Laurence Thibault — Production Manager
Alexandre Michaud — Technical Director
Kelsey Rae — Tour Manager