A Body in Motion explores the strength of the human spirit and the fragility of life. Based on Howard Zehr’s book, Transcending: Survivors of Violent Crimes, the play honors the journeys of those who have survived violence in their lives. Supported by a grant from the Prison Society and the Victims Advocates of Pennsylvania, A Body in Motion has toured prisons as well as conferences, communities and universities.
A Moment about 'Body in Motion':
After an extensive security check, the cast and I met with the prison guard in the cafeteria before the show. He gave us the facts: “They don’t have to stay. This is an optional activity and the last concert we had started with 500 inmates and ended up with 5. They don’t have to stay.” I looked at the actors, these brave, bold performers who were about to step onto a stage in an old gym knowing they may lose their audience. Wow. I doubt Johnny Cash got the same speech when he visited prisons to perform. This is how the show started.
No one left.
When the inmates stood to their feet for a standing ovation, the actors cried at their curtain. So did I. Not because of the bravery of the performers, but because of the bravery of the audience. To sit through it. Stories of violence, many of them had committed. Stories of transcendence, many of them had yet to know. Their humanity overwhelmed me. And the holiness of the moment shook me to my core.
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