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Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 1m
Book by Melvin Tunstall IIIMusic by Greg Dean Borowsky and Douglas LyonsLyrics by Douglas LyonsBased on an Original Script by Douglas Lyons
8-year-old Lily Polkadot has just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers.
8-year-old Lily Polkadot has just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. From daily bullying to segregated drinking fountains, Lily’s quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected pal-ship. Inspired by the events of The Little Rock 9, Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson for children, reminding them that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.
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Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical was first produced in 2017.
MRS. SQUARE/MAMA SQUARE – Female, Mid 30s-40s. Doubles as both characters: Mrs. Square is the teacher at Rockaway Elementary responsible for integrating Polkadots and Squares; she’s the disciplinarian – conflicted yet gentle and loving all in the same. Mama Square is a loud mouth, overbearing and stuck in her ways. LILY POLKADOT – Female, 8. Lily is the sunlight in the midst of a storm; smart, charming and strong willed; she has the task of being the first of her kind ever integrated into a school of all Squares. Must be played by a Black, Indigenous Person of Color. PENELOPE SQUARE – Female, 9. A straight up bully; bratty, loud and entitled; the world revolves around Penelope and we just happen to be living in it; older sister to Sky Square. SKY SQUARE – Male, 8. Ideally short; video games illuminate his imagination; he’s anxiously shy, friendly, quirky and curious; younger brother to Penelope Square and admirer of Lily Polkadot.
The authors respectfully request that this show is performed with a diverse cast. Should your theater need a disclaimer, please use the following:
People often ask “What is a cool kid?” Well, if you are reading this, then you are already a pretty cool kid! Cool Kids encompass the best of our amazing country: a belief that we are all created equal. Cool Kids come in every shape, size, color, age, orientation and religion. And here at Rockaway, the Cool Kids love to celebrate all our differences! So sit back, enjoy the show and always stay cool!
1st week of school at Rockaway Elementary and The Square House.
“Fun, vibrant and energetic.” – The Broadway Blog
“Takes a complicated topic and puts it through a kid-friendly lens – without dumbing it down or simplifying it too much...The musical numbers are all-out infectious.” – Mommy Poppins
Kids Love Polkadots
Polkadots – “Sticks and Stones” Performed By Alex Newell
Polkadots – Behind the Scenes
1. “First Day” – Penelope, Sky, Lily, Ms. Square 2. “Sticks and Stones” – Lily 3. “One Pal” – Lily 4. “Square Motto” – Mama Square, Penelope, Sky 5. “Beautiful” – Sky 6. “The First” – Ms. Square, Lily 7. “One Pal (Reprise)” – Lily 8. “Cool Kid” – Penelope 9. “The Squa-Dot” – Lily, Sky, Ms. Square, Penelope 10. “New Day” – Penelope, Sky, Lily, Ms. Square 11. “Bows/Finale” – Penelope, Sky, Lily, Ms. Square
Douglas Lyons wrote the 2021 GLAAD-nominated Broadway comedy Chicken & Biscuits. As an actor his Broadway/NYC credits include: Beautiful (Original Cast), The Book of Mormon and Parade (NY City Center). Tours: Dreamgirls, Rent and The Book of Mormon First National Tour. Region ...
Greg Dean Borowsky is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and music producer from South Africa, signed to Sony Music Publishing. Greg is the creative producer and writer behind some of South Africa’s biggest South African Music Award-winning artists. Greg’s debut album, signed to U ...