Thursday, November 17, 2011

UCF and The REP Partner to Present Locomotion

Theatre UCF and Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP) are proud to present Locomotion, November 18, 19 & 20, 2011 at The REP. Based of the award-winning novel by Jacqueline Woodson, Locomotion tells the story of Lonnie Collins Motion, an 11-year-old boy learning to find hope through his talents. This production is a co-collaboration with the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.

Lonnie has so much kinetic energy that his nickname, Locomotion, is perfect. He has seen a lot of sadness in his young life. When he discovers his passion for writing poetry, he finds a way to express his feelings about the accident that took his parents away, his foster care family, his little sister, his school life, and his unique way of looking at the world.

This production is recommended for ages 9 and up.

Locomotion runs November 18 at 7pm, November19 at 12pm & 4pm, November 20 at 2pm & 5:30pm. For tickets and more information, please call 407-896-7365 or visit orlandorep.com.