
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.
Themes and Concepts
➜ Discrimination
➜ Honesty
➜ Respect
➜ Decision-Making
➜ Online Literacy
➜ Challenging Public Perception
➜ Personal Politics
➜ Empowerment
➜ Empathy
➜ Agency
Resources
Original Cast and Team

Skyler Clark
Brit

Qianna MacGilchrist
Lily

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