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Synopsis

Nothing Rhymes With Juneteenth finds a child and a parent trying to complete a rap for a school presentation. Pete wants to present to class about his favorite holiday, Halloween. But what rhymes with Juneteenth? Although Jean, his parent, is initially confused, Pete explains that this year, he is dressing up as one of the liberation soldiers who delivered the news about emancipation.Together, Jean and Pete come up with a solution and Pete performs a brilliant rap. This play was written to spark conversation about race in America.

Editor's Note: This is a ten minute play. The roles can be played by either gender.

Show Information

Book
Idris Goodwin
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2020
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
America, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Community Theatre, High School, Middle School, Small Cast, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA), Diverse Cast, Includes Adult, Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jean

Lead

Either Gender

Non-singer

Pete

Lead

Either Gender

Non-singer

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher