Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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

Overview

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.

Want to perform this show?

Details

  • Genre: Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Time Period: Present Day
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), Role(s) for Teen(s), Roles for Children
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

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 ...
View full profile