Bedford Theater Community stages Between the Lines Jr.

Bedford Theater Community will present Between the Lines JR. from December 11 through December 13, 2026, at Bedford Middle School in Westport, Connecticut. The production marks the opening of the program’s 2026–27 theatrical season and its second year under its rebranded identity.

The musical is based on the novel by bestselling author Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha van Leer. The story follows a teenager named Delilah who escapes her everyday struggles by connecting with a fictional prince inside her favorite book.

Performances take place over a single weekend, featuring an evening show on Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m., two shows on Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and a final matinee on Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. This staging marks only the second production of the musical in Connecticut since its release.

Tickets go on sale to the public on November 14, 2026. Purchases can be made online through the Bedford Theater Community website.

The theater program operates under the direction of Rick Hribko, who serves as theater director and acting teacher at Bedford Middle School. BTC provides student performers an environment focused on creativity, collaboration, and community arts engagement in Westport.