Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical – Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical takes place in a small town where the residents are all “squares”. When Lily Polkadot is sent to Rockaway Square School, she stands out because of her unique polkadots, and she experiences immediate discrimination from the square kids. The story unfolds as Lily befriends a shy square boy named Sky, and together, they work to promote tolerance and understanding. Polkadots touches on themes of diversity, acceptance, and friendship.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2016)
Cast: Small • 4 Roles • Child Roles
Genre: Comedy
Setting: Present / Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Douglas Lyons
Music: Greg Borowsky
Book: Melvin Tunstall III
Cast Albums
Licensing
Polkadots is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
2010s, Black Artists, Comedic, Educational, Family-Friendly, Friendship, Middle School, One-Act, Original, Pop/Rock, School, TYA
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Last Reviewed: March 25, 2026
