Event Description
Lily feels trapped. A conflict between her best friend Brit and the guy she likes, Karim, breaks out after other students share racist, anti-Muslim memes and 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. With strong dialogue, moments of choreography, and a landscape of social media-embedded design, the performance tackles hard questions with humor, sensitivity and a deft ear for how young people negotiate the problems they encounter.
Curriculum connections: English/Language Arts, Social & Emotional Learning, Social Studies
Recommended for grades: 8-12
Content available to stream on-demand at a time of your choosing from February 23- March 13, 2026. You may access content for your classroom multiple times. One registration per class required.
Run time: 45 mins
Included with registration:
- Teacher Resource Guide
- Primer Video for Educators
- Pre-show Classroom Connections Workshop Video
- Post-show Classroom Connections Workshop Video
To request a field trip, please complete the online 2025-2026 School Field Trip Order Form by clicking the “Register” button on this page. Registrations and order by phone are not accepted, but we are happy to answer your questions. For assistance in choosing the best shows for your class, please contact the Education Hotline at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org.
Pricing:
Registrations are $20 per class and may accommodate up to 30 students. If your class is larger, or if you’re registering multiple groups, we would be happy to provide a price quote upon request. Adult participation is free, though they must be accounted for in your reservation numbers.
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Thanks to a generous donation from the KeyBank Foundation, a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets are available for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools (see eligibility list here). Contact us at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org for ordering instructions.
This Streaming Performance for Schools is part of the Playhouse Square Education Department Social Justice Series.