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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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Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
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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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