Casting Call for Children for New Musical "Between The Lines"
Casting call for children for the new musical "Between the Lines." Please review the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Between the Lines is a new musical based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer, featuring a book by Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, The Big One-Oh!) and score by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson (Apple TV+’s “Central Park”). 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: Please note: there is a production fee applied. All students will select a 10-minute audition time slot during registration. Students do not need to be at auditions the entire time. They may arrive before, and leave immediately after their scheduled audition time. CALLBACKS Wednesday, December 4, 2024 4:00 pm – by invitation only. Dismissal times will vary. PERFORMANCES Thursday, February 6, 2025 – 7:00 pm Friday, February 7, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Rehearsals begin on Monday, 12/9. Please review the complete rehearsal schedule in the attachment. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Rehearsals begin on Monday, 12/9. Please review the complete rehearsal schedule. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
23 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. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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.” Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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.” Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D3
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. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D3
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. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
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
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
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. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
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 who happens to have a longstanding literary crush on Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice; sassy, strong, knows exactly who she is. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D3
Ms. Winx is the school librarian who happens to have a longstanding literary crush on Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice; sassy, strong, knows exactly who she is. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D3
As Mrs. Brown: she is a biology teacher who is obsessed with self-tanning, teeth whitening, and vacationing in the Caribbean. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D3
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
As Jessamyn: the author of the fairy tale book Delilah is obsessed with and a widowed mother of a teenage boy; she’s kooky, a bit scattered and off beat, but smart and intuitive. 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
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
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