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 ShieldsPlaywright
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