Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
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Polkadots: the Cool Kids Musical is inspired by American civil rights history that involved the Little Rock Nine - nine teenagers who were enrolled at Little Rock Central High School in 1957 following the U.S. Supreme Court decision for desegregation of schools. Created by Douglas Lyons (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and co- composer Greg Borowsky, this new musical hits on key themes for youth. When being the “cool kid” is a pressure-filled dilemma for adolescents, its great to have theatre that sets the stage for learning the best of humanity.
8-year-old Lily Polkadot 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 polka dot skin blooms into an unexpected pal-ship. Inspired by the events of The Little Rock 9, Polkadots: the Cool Kids Musical serves as a colorful history lesson for children, reminding them that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.
History, Music, Friendship, Acceptance
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