Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical JV

Civic Youth Theatre Musical

The story 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 events on the 'The Little Rock 9,' Polkadots serves as a colorful history lesson for children, reminding them that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.

"A colorful allegory set to rousing tunes, 'Polkadots' gives kids a look at not just bullying and inclusion." -Show-Score.com

Rating: Recommended for Family Audiences

Cast

Lily Polkadot - Courtney Gardner
Sky Square - Spencer Duguay
Penelope Square - Oakley Martinek*
Mrs. Square - Madison Gates
Mama Square - Terra Smith
Gabby Square - Serenity Scott*
Kimmy Square - Kaitlyn Pederson
Emma Square - Ava Rose*
Molly Square - Elizabeth Sparks*
Ally Square - Evie Meskin
Jackie Square - Mahalia Reign
Kathie Square - Ace Thompson*
Henry Square - Nathan Heckman
Timmy Square - Jack Cavalli*
Danny Square - Oliver Sparling*
David Square - Trevor Schuster*
Nick Square - Chase Lynn*
Damian Square - Aidan Stolsky

*Civic Debut

Crew

A1 - Eli French*

A2 - Saoirse Paavola, Felix Bahrou

Music Playback Operator- Ashley Hansen

Sound Playback Operator - Robyn Shepich

Scenic Build Crew - Kaiya Bates*, Meadow Walsh

Paint Crew - Katie Alleman*, Kelly Alleman*, Ivy Stewart, Isabel Bradford*, Rhapsody Walsh*, Jilly Wibert*

Light Board Operator - Luiza Degans*

Follow Spots - Tallulah Paavola, Veda Volz, Aubrey Hansen*, V Keithley, Elia Ingerham, Lauren Rypma

Light Hang Crew - Elia Ingerham, Lauren Rypma*, Ben Wright*, Ethan Haley

Front of House - Elijah Riley-Spreitzer, Ellie Mott, Mercedes Chandler-Williams, Aedan Fogarty

Wardrobe - Makiyah Williams*, Sho Hughes*, Dharma Buhrman, Ella Sabuda*, Andora Volz*

*Civic Debut

Director - Kimberly Chandler
Music Director - Wendy Wheeler
Choreographer - DeTashia Coleman
Scenic Designer - Justin Muse
Costume Designer - Ben McVay
Lighting Designer - George Townsend
Sound Designer - Jacob Myny
Technical Director - Jacob Miller
Properties Master - Stacy Bartell
Stage Manager - Isaac Byler
Director of Volunteers - Mike Artis
Executive Director - Laura M. Zervic
Production Stage Manager - Stacey Jaeger
Assistant Stage Manager - Chloe Myner, Zoey Stewart
Scenic Carpenters - Ryan Burke, Christopher Lewis
Scenic Artist - David Kyhn, Angela Mammel
Properties Artisan - Ian Whistler

Show Dates

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:00pm
Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 4:00pm
Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 2:00pm
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 1:00pm - ASL Interpreted, Audio Described, & Sensory Friendly
Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4:00pm
Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 2:00pm

Venue

The Parish Theatre
405 W. Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Seating

All performances in the Parish Theatre are general seating. We recommend arriving early. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Parking

Free parking is available after 6pm in the Civic parking lot at the northeast corner of Lovell and Park streets. There is additional parking behind the Carver Center. Street parking is available for free after 5pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.