Seaweed J. Stubbs is the object of Penny's affections, and together, they are determined to defy the segregation laws of the 1960s. Seaweed can do it all! This is a great role for an experienced young Black performer who can sing, dance and act well.
SIDE 1
TRACY
Detention! Is there no pity for a teen just trying to fit in?
SEAWEED
Maybe you oughtn t try so hard?
TRACY
Excuse me. You get detention just about every time I do, and I ve never seen you complain.
SEAWEED
Oh, but I do. This is my way of complaining.
(SEAWEED turns on a small transistor radio. #9 DETENTION TO HOP (PART 1) begins. The music starts and he does a soulful little dance.)
TRACY
Hey, that move s swift.
SEAWEED
(another step)
Here s a little something-something signified to say, _x001c_ Hello, my name s Seaweed J. Stubbs, and what s yours, baby?_x001d_
TRACY
That s unbelievable. Can I do that?
SEAWEED
I don t know. Can you?
(TRACY and SEAWEED dance together.)