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Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  3w, 1m

Book by Melvin Tunstall III
Music by Greg Borowsky and Douglas Lyons
Lyrics by Douglas Lyons
Based on an Original Script by Douglas Lyons

The plot follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who 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.

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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Summary

The plot follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who 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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Performing Groups

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!

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!

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    1st week of school at Rockaway Elementary and The Square House.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)

Media

Videos

  • Kids Love Polkadots youtube thumbnail

    Kids Love Polkadots

  • Polkadots – “Sticks and Stones” Performed By Alex Newell youtube thumbnail

    Polkadots – “Sticks and Stones” Performed By Alex Newell

  • Polkadots – Behind the Scenes youtube thumbnail

    Polkadots – Behind the Scenes

Music

Music Samples

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

  • Musical Style Pop/Rock, Contemporary Broadway
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo

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Douglas Lyons

Douglas Lyons
Douglas Lyons wrote the 2021 GLAAD nominated Broadway comedy CHICKEN & BISCUITS. As an actor, Broadway/NYC: Beautiful (Original Cast), Book of Mormon and Parade (NY City Center). Tours: Dreamgirls, Rent and Mormon 1st Nat’l. Regionally: Yale Rep, Hartford Stage Company, Hunti ...
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