Dedicated to serving the region’s youth with dynamic performances and workshops throughout the year, Centenary Stage Company’s Young Audience Series brings “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical”to the stage! The production will take place Sept. 26-Sept. 30 in the Little Theatre on the campus of Centenary University.

“Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical” 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 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. The musical was created by Melvin Tunstall III, Douglas Lyon and Greg Borowsky.

The Little Theatre is located at 400 Jefferson Street in Hackettstown. Shows are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and Monday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 for adults and $12.50 for children under 12.

In addition to these in-house performances, the Young Audience Series offers a selection of productions available for touring, including beloved adaptations of classic children’s literature like “A Year with Frog and Toad”and “School House Rock Live Jr.” Bring the fun right to you! For more information or to book your school group, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. and two hours prior to every scheduled performance. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, N.J., on the campus of Centenary University.