Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical – Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical takes place in the small town of Rockaway, where the residents are all “squares”. However, Lily Polkadot, a girl with polka dots, is sent to Rockaway Square School. Lily stands out because of her unique appearance, and she experiences discrimination from the square kids who don’t accept her differences. The story unfolds as Lily befriends a shy square boy named Sky, and together, they work to promote tolerance and understanding. Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical touches on themes of diversity, acceptance, and friendship.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2016)

Cast Size: 4

Genre: Theatre for Young Audiences

Setting: Present / Fictional


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Douglas Lyons

Music: Greg Borowsky

Book: Melvin Tunstall III


Cast Albums

World Premiere Cast (2016)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Broadway Licensing➝

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

2010s, Black Artists, Family-Friendly, Middle School, Original, Pop/RockSchool, Small Cast


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