The Natick Academy of Performing Arts is set to present “Between the Lines,” a new musical, on May 3-4 at MassBay Community College in Wellesley, according to a community announcement.
The show follows Delilah, a teenage bookworm who escapes the challenges of high school by diving into her favorite fairy tale, only to discover the prince in the story can actually speak to her. As their worlds begin to intertwine, Delilah must learn to write her own story, discovering the power of choice, imagination and self-love along the way.
According to Director Holly Chin, NAPA founder and artistic director, bringing a relatively new musical to audiences is not only fun but also sends a message.
“It’s so important for kids to be exposed to new shows and to have the amazing opportunity to create their own characters on stage — characters that audiences haven’t seen before,” she said.
Chin said “Between the Lines” won’t be totally unfamiliar to audiences.
“This musical is a mixture of ‘Enchanted,’ ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’” she said. “It’s a tale of teenage angst and fairy tale escape, with a high level of pop dance. It’s very fun!”
Cast features 13 students from program’s elite teen group
The cast features 13 students from NAPA’s Elite teen program, ranging in age from 13 to 18 years old, from Natick and Wayland. Members include Addy Lynch, Caroline Doyle, Carolyn MacDonnell, Gabrielle Walsh, Haley Kennedy, June Verghese, Maddy Pogue, Magnolia Blackman, Molly Leshowitz, Patrick Tinsley, Sadie Klau and Talia Kramer from Natick; and Emillie Stein of Wayland.
Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at MassBay Community College’s main campus, 50 Oakland St., Wellesley. Tickets range from $16 for seniors and children under 12, to $21 for adults.
“Between the Lines” runs for about two hours and is recommended for ages 9 and up due to some mild language. For tickets and information, visit napastage.org.
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