LOCOMOTION

Applause Series School Performance
Locomotion
Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour
GRADES 4-9 - Capacity 2,000
Civic Center Main HALL
Lonnie Collins Motion has so much kinetic energy that his nickname, Locomotion, is perfect. He's seen a lot of sadness in his young life. But when he discovers a passion for writing poetry, Lonnie finally finds a way to express his feelings about his family, the fire that took his parents away, his little sister, and his world. Award-winning novelist… Show more Jacqueline Woodson has turned her Coretta Scott King Honor Book into an inspiring play about the journey of an eleven-year-old African American boy as he moves from tragedy to hope, from silence to expression, and from losing one family to gaining a new one. Along with Lonnie, we all learn that something as simple as writing a poem can start a journey of growing up, through the discovery of a warm, funny, perceptive, and unique voice.
Curriculum Connections
Literacy
Social Studies
21st Century Skills
Theater
CHARACTER COUNTS
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Caring
BEYOND The Performance
Theater Tour following the performance. Free.
Registration required.
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opportunities to be announced at a later date.
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Please note: all guests, regardless of age, must be included in the group reservation to be permitted into the theater. Because Applause Series programs are intended for school-age audiences, children under 3 will not be permitted in the theater.
Grades: 4-9 Additional Materials: Study Guides

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