Auditions for Between the Lines

Stage III Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our first production of the 2026–2027 season, Between the Lines!

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This enchanting new musical brings a beloved fairy tale to life in a story filled with heart, humor, adventure, and the power of finding your own voice. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, Between the Lines follows Delilah, a teenager who finds comfort in the pages of her favorite fairy tale. When the story's handsome Prince Oliver begins speaking directly to her, the lines between fantasy and reality start to blur in unexpected and heartwarming ways.

 

Fans of The Lightning Thief, Mean Girls, Beetlejuice, and other contemporary Broadway musicals will love the modern pop score, vibrant characters, and imaginative storytelling of Between the Lines.

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Audition Dates

 

Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 6:30 PM
Sunday, June 28, 2026 – 2:00 PM

Auditions will be held at Stage III Theatre.

 

What to Prepare

 

Please prepare 16–32 bars (approximately 30–60 seconds) of a musical theatre song that best showcases your voice and personality. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. Recorded accompaniment tracks are also welcome.

Choose a song that fits the style of contemporary musical theatre and highlights your strengths as a performer.

 

Character Breakdown

 

Delilah

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.

Gender: female

Vocal Range: E3-F5 Strong contemporary musical theatre soprano/belter

 

 

 

Prince Oliver/Edgar

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.

Note: the authors recommend not listing Edgar in the program to preserve the surprise.

Gender: male

Vocal Range: B2-Bb4 Contemporary tenor

 

 

 

Grace/ Queen Maureen

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. As Queen Maureen: she is Prince Oliver’s fairytale mother. When the book is closed, she is the martini-swigging queen of snark.

You have the option to split up these roles.

Gender: female

Vocal Range: G3-D5 Alto/Mezzo

 

 

 

Allie McAndrews/ Princess Seraphima

Allie is the school’s resident queen bee who is a smart, entitled, “mean girl.” 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.

You have the option to split up these roles.

Gender: female

Vocal Range: G3-E5 Mezzo-soprano

 

 

 

Jules/ Ondine/ Fairy

Strong and confident, Jules is the living embodiment of “live the story you want if it’s not the story you’re in.”  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. The Fairies are in the "Happily Ever After Hour" and the "Best Day Ever" scenes.

You have the option to split up these roles.

Vocal Range: D3-G5 Mezzo-soprano

 

 

 

Ryan/ Frump

Ryan is the jock boyfriend of Allie McAndrews, a dude’s dude. 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. 

You have the option to split up these roles.

Gender: male

​Vocal Range: C3–G4 (Baritone)

 

 

 

Janice/ Marina/ Fairy

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.

You have the option to split up these roles.

Gender: female

​Vocal Range: D3–E5 (Mezzo-Soprano)

 

 

 

Martin/ Troll

A teen internet troll who bullies Delilah through social media posts and is part of Allie McAndrews’ tribe. 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.

You have the option to split up these roles.

Gender: male

​Vocal Range: C3–G4 (Baritone)

 

 

 

Ms. Winx/ Lady in Waiting/ Mrs. Brown/ Kyrie/ Jessamyn Jacobs

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. 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. As Mrs. Brown: she is a biology teacher who is obsessed with self-tanning, teeth whitening, and vacationing in the Caribbean. 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.

You have the option to split up these roles.

Gender: female

​Vocal Range: D3–G5 (Mezzo-Soprano)

 

 

 

Dr. Ducharme/ Rapskullio

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.

You have the option to split up these roles.

Gender: male

Vocal Range: C3-A4 Baritone

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Suggested Audition Songs

 

For Delilah-Type Roles

• "Astonishing" – Little Women

• "Live Out Loud" – A Little Princess

• "Watch What Happens" – Newsies

• "Beyond My Wildest Dreams" – The Little Mermaid

For Prince Oliver-Type Roles

• "Her Voice" – The Little Mermaid

• "Corner of the Sky" – Pippin

• "Run Away With Me" – The Mad Ones

For Character & Ensemble Roles

• "Pulled" – The Addams Family

• "Times Are Hard for Dreamers" – Amélie

• "When He Sees Me" – Waitress

• "Good Kid" – The Lightning Thief

 

Performance Dates

 

Evening Performances – 7:30 PM

• August 28 & 29, 2026

• September 4 & 5, 2026

• September 11 & 12, 2026

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Matinee Performances – 2:00 PM

• August 30, 2026

• September 6, 2026

• September 13, 2026

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Rehearsals

Rehearsals will generally be held weekday evenings and select weekends beginning in July. Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed following casting.

 

Conflicts

Please bring a list of all known conflicts between auditions and the final performance. We understand that summer schedules can be busy and will do our best to work around reasonable conflicts.

 

Questions?

Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, we encourage you to audition. With a variety of principal roles and a large ensemble, there are opportunities for performers of many ages, experience levels, and backgrounds.

We can't wait to see you at auditions and begin this magical adventure together!