Locomotion

The character Lonnie Collins Motion has had some tough breaks in his young life.

When he discovers a passion for writing poetry, he finds a way to express his feelings about the foster care system.

C'mon do the locomotion!

The book “Locomotion” is by Jacqueline Woodson, an American children’s author. First Stage productions aim to showcase the correlation between literature and theater.

All our exhibits on this platform are snippets of the stories told on stage, and, of course, does not equate to the live experience.

Miss Marcus reviews Lonnie and Enrique's homework.

This piece was part of our Foundry Stage Series — which focuses on new works, artists, and engaging experiences beyond the stage.

Lonnie shares a moment with Miss Edna, his foster caregiver.

Despite living in separate foster care homes, Lonnie and Lili, his sister, spend time bonding.

Enrique, Lonnie's friend, finds his voice through poetry.

Lonnie recalls a sweet memory of his mother.

As the story progresses, Lonnie shares the memory of losing his parents in a house fire.

Lonnie comes of age, finding his voice through spoken word.

Lonnie holds onto a beautiful memory of his family, as the play comes to an end.