Music & Lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald & Jodi Picoult
Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer
Between the Lines JR
Directed By Emily Pennington
Between the Lines JR. is an empowering and enchanting musical for anyone who has struggled 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 extraordinary ways, Delilah realizes her dreams in the real world are worth fighting for.
Check out MTI’s First Look video for Between the Lines!
REGISTRATION OPENS Fall 2025
Registration will be open to ages 12-17
NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION
** If you have previously registered for one of our productions using our registration system most of your information will be in the system.
- Actor information (name, birthdate, allergies/medical conditions, t-shirt size)
- Email contact for at least one family member. Please be ready to provide email address for any family member that will want cast updates.
- Rehearsal Availability – which day(s) actor is available/unavailable for rehearsal and specific conflict dates for days where actor is available but has a conflict.
- NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED DURING TECH / SHOW WEEK
VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION HOURS
For each participating cast member, 15 hours of adult volunteer work is required (25 hours for two cast members/35 hours for three).
If unable to fulfill hours of participation, a buyout option is available at the time of registration. Late buyout payments will have a 20% late fee added on.
Information on Job Choices will be communicated to registered participants when it becomes available.
AUDITION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS
Open to Ages 12 – 17
All auditions will be held in person at the Historic Hoover Theater studios.
Video auditions will be accepted on a case by case basis.
Auditions will be 75 minute slots in small groups.
AUDITION DATES:
January 20-22, 2026. Auditions will be 75 minute slots in small groups, between 5:00-9:00pm
HOW TO AUDITION
In general, actors should arrive prepared for a group audition with at least 16 bars of a musical theater song that shows off their voice memorized and ready to sing.
They should expect to do some cold reading from the script and possibly some other acting exercises. They should come in comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement.
REHEARSALS:
Begin February 2, 2026 – Days & times TBA
Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm and Saturdays from 1:00-5:00pm
ALL conflicts (standing appointments, trips, etc.) need to be identified on the required supplemental registration form. A full rehearsal schedule will be provided after casting that will tell which actors are rehearsing on what day.
ALL participants must be available every day of tech week for their cast
TECH WEEK REHEARSALS (MANDATORY) are as follows:
Cast A
Monday, April 6, 5:00-9:00pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
Wednesday, April 8, 5:00-9:00pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
Cast B
Tuesday, April 7, 5:00-9:00pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
Thursday, April 9, 5:00-9:00pm *TECH/DRESS REHEARSAL
Please Note: Time of tech rehearsals may change and will be confirmed once production begins.
PERFORMANCES:
April 10-12, 2026
Cast A
Friday 4/10 at 7:00 pm
Saturday 4/11 at 3:00 pm
Sunday 4/12 at 11:00 am
Cast B
Saturday 4/11 at 11:00 am
Saturday 4/11 at 7:00 pm
Sunday 4/12 at 3:00 pm
VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION HOURS
For each participating cast member, 15 hours of adult volunteer work is required (25 hours for two cast members/35 hours for three).
If unable to fulfill hours of participation, a buyout option is available at the time of registration. Late buyout payments will have a 20% late fee added on.
Information on Job Choices will be communicated to registered participants when it becomes available.
IMPORTANT DATES
Fall 2025: Registration opens
January 19-22, 2026: Auditions
February 2, 2026: Rehearsals begin
April 6, 2026: Load in to Theater
April 6-9, 2026 : Tech Rehearsals (MANDATORY) – All Casts
April 10, 2026: Opening Performances!
April 12, 2026: Closing Performances & Strike
BETWEEN THE LINES JR.
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI
www.MTIShows.com