Motus Theater & the Longmont Museum present TRANSformative Stories, featuring transgender and non-binary leaders performing artfully crafted personal stories about their hopes, dreams, and experiences of negotiating oppression and liberation with live musical accompaniment. Join together as a community as we celebrate the humanity, joy, and gifts of gender diverse leaders who are on the frontlines of dehumanizing rhetoric and policies. Monologists include Raye Watson (they/them), Ruby Lopez (she/her) and Dr. Morgan Henry Seamont (he/him).

Motus Theater invites you to a special adventure of improvisational theater where you share a short reflection or a story, and then watch a diverse group of professional improv actors enact YOUR story on the spot using movement, music, and dramatic spoken word. The stories may be funny or sad; memories from long ago or yesterday. The audience and performers co-create a theater event whose subject is the life experiences of the people attending the show. Join us for an abundant exchange interconnecting our shared humanity through music, story, poetry, and improv theater.

This Motus Music session offers a tranquil experience of melodious beauty within a field of blessing. It is perfect for relaxation, reflection, and aligning your spirit with your truest intentions. There is room for 30 people to lie down and listen and another 60 to sit on a first come first serve basis. So come early if you want to lie down - and don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and blankets! Proceeds go to pay for the violinist, the space, and Motus social justice programs.

Join Rep. Brianna Titone and Colorado State Legislators to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility through a special performance of Motus Theater’s TRANSformative Stories project sharing artfully crafted autobiographical monologues of transgender and nonbinary people about their experiences of oppression and liberation. Featured monologists include Ruby Lopez (she/her) and Dr. Morgan Henry Seamont (he/him) and music by acclaimed Colorado violinist Anthony Salvo.

In this special presentation from Motus Theater’s TRANSformative Stories project, David Breña (he/him) and Alison Reba (they/them) take center stage to share their stories, define their own lives, revel in their self love, and inspire change. The performance features a musical response from award-winning CU Boulder alum, cellist and composer Nelson Walker (they/them). The performance will be followed by a talkback with the artists.

Motus Theater invites you to a special adventure of improvisational theater where you share a short reflection or a story, and then watch a diverse group of professional improv actors enact YOUR story on the spot using movement, music, and dramatic spoken word. The stories may be funny or sad; memories from long ago or yesterday. The audience and performers co-create a theater event whose subject is the life experiences of the people attending the show. Join us for an abundant exchange interconnecting our shared humanity through music, story, poetry, and improv theater.

This Motus Music session offers a tranquil experience of melodious beauty within a field of blessing. It is perfect for relaxation, reflection, and aligning your spirit with your truest intentions. There is room for 30 people to lie down and listen and another 60 to sit on a first come first serve basis. So come early if you want to lie down - and don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and blankets! Proceeds go to pay for the violinist, the space, and Motus social justice programs.

Motus Theater‘s 2nd Annual “Dr. King Jr. & the Radical Roots at the Heart of Justice.” Special Guests The ReMINDers, Dr. Reiland Rabaka, Norma Johnson and JustUs Monologist Candice Bailey and TRANSformative Stories Monologist Jahmil Roberts 

Motus Theater invites you to a special adventure of improvisational theater where you share a short reflection or a story, and then watch professional improv actors enact YOUR story on the spot using movement, music, and dramatic spoken word.

Saturday, December 9th, 7:00pm

Motus Theater invites you to a special adventure of improvisational theater where you hear Motus JustUs monologist, Terri House, share a personal story about the criminal legal system’s impact on her and her family. Afterward, we will reflect as a community on ways we each have negotiated love, judgment, and systems of harm in our own lives, and then watch as professional improv artists enact OUR stories on the spot. Musician Adolfo Romero will underscore the stories from the audience as we co-create a theater event whose subject is the life experiences of the people attending the show. What’s your story?

Join us for the premiere of Motus Theater’s TRANSformative Stories, featuring transgender and non-binary leaders performing artfully crafted personal stories about their hopes, dreams, and experiences of negotiating oppression and liberation. Join together as a community as we celebrate the humanity, joy, and gifts of gender diverse leaders who are on the frontlines of dehumanizing rhetoric and policies. Two unique performances: join us for one or both of the performances, with half of the monologist group performing at 2pm and the other half at 5pm. 

Motus Theater invites you to a special adventure of improvisational theater where you share a short reflection or a story, and then watch professional improv actors enact YOUR story on the spot using movement, music, and dramatic spoken word.

Saturday, September 30th, 7:00pm

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Join Motus Theater at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church for a performance of Welcoming the Stranger: Stories from Coloradans on the Frontlines of Immigration Policy.  Motus’ UndocuAmerica project monologists will perform powerful personal stories about their experiences on the front lines of immigration policy. Pastor Stephanie Lord will co-read one of the UndocuAmerica monologues to step into the shoes of an immigrant rights leader who is undocumented. Interwoven between each monologue will be a musical response by Elisa Garcia and CTS musical director Dan Graeber.

In collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Motus JustUs monologists who were formerly incarcerated share powerful personal stories about the impact of the criminal legal system on their lives and families. Law enforcement, judges and the district attorneys co-read the stories of the JustUs monologists, standing for a moment in the shoes of someone formerly incarcerated. The presentation interweaves monologues with the musical resonances of Colorado’s Spirit of Grace. This unique performative collaboration focuses on the impact on juveniles.

Join the Longmont Museum for a special evening dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the 2013 flood. Motus Playback Improv Theater: “Stories of the Flood” will be our guides as we navigate the tragedy, resilience and occasionally even humor that accompanied the flood through movement, music and storytelling. Come and share a short reflection about your experience of the flood, and then watch professional playback artists enact your story on the spot. Free; reservations recommended.

In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, Motus Theater presents a special performance featuring powerful autobiographical monologues from DACAmented leaders, with special musical responses from the internationally-acclaimed and regionally-loved duo, The ReMINDers.

Ticket info HERE

Motus Theater invites you to a special adventure of improvisational theater where you share a short reflection or a story, and then watch professional improv actors enact YOUR story on the spot using movement, music, and dramatic spoken word.

Saturday, May 27, 7:00pm

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Join the Motus Theater & Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art for an inspiring exhibition and Motus Playback Theater performance featuring UndocuAmerica monologist Cristian Solano-Córdova, visual artist, Victor Escobedo, and Motus’ Playback Theater Ensemble, where you can see your stories of courage being played by professional actors. 

Motus Theater’s JustUs Monologues with Music from The ReMINDers

The Durham District Attorney’s office, the Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law, and the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham present a special Motus Theater’s JustUs performance. During this special performance, Durham District Attorney Satana DeBerry, Reverend Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine, and retired NPR broadcaster Frank Stasio model courageous empathy and civic hospitality by co-reading the autobiographical monologues of Motus’ JustUs monologists who were formerly incarcerated. Monologues will be woven with inspiring musical responses by nationally-acclaimed singers, The ReMINDers.

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Join Motus Theater for a special presentation of their JustUs Monologues: Stories from the Frontlines of the Criminal Legal System with Music from The ReMINDers. Hear leaders who were formerly incarcerated share artfully crafted autobiographical monologues about the impact of the criminal legal system on them and their families. Monologues will be woven with inspiring musical responses by nationally-acclaimed singers, The ReMINDers.

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In partnership with the Dekalb County & Douglas County District Attorney’s offices, Motus Theater presents a special JustUs performance. During this special performance, Dekalb County District Attorney, Sherry Boston, Douglas County District Attorney, Dalia Racine, Retired Atlanta Police Homicide Detective David Quinn, and Renowned Broadcast Journalist Monica Kaufman Pearson, Peachtree TV (WPCH-TV) co-read autobiographical monologues of Motus’ JustUs monologists who were formerly incarcerated. Monologues will be woven with inspiring musical responses by nationally-acclaimed singers, The ReMINDers.

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Join BMoCA and Motus Theater for an unforgettable performance by monologists Kiara Chavez and Cristian Solano Córdova with musical accompaniment by Spirit of Grace to celebrate BMoCA’s spring Present Box exhibitions by Cindy Loya and Victor Escobedo.

Motus Theater invites you to a special adventure of improvisational theater where you share a short reflection or a story, and then watch professional improv actors enact YOUR story on the spot using movement, music, and dramatic spoken word.

Saturday, March 4th, 7:00pm

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Join community partners, Community Works, Motus Theater, Younify, and the Realness Project for a panel discussion after the screening of The First Step. Panelists include Juaquin Mobley, Motus Theater JustUs Project Strategist & Vice President, and Pedro Silva, Younify Director of Engagement.

Wednesday, Feb 22, 7:00pm

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Motus Theater presents: Dr. King Jr. and the Radical Roots at the Heart of Justice. Special Guests, The ReMINDers, Dr. Reiland Rabaka, and JustUs Monologist, Colette Payne.

Monday, January 16, 2:00pm

FREE- IN PERSON- SEATING FOR THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE DAIRY'S BOX OFFICE AT 303.444.7328 TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST. There are typically a good number of seats that open up for reserved events that are free.

Motus Theater invites you to a special adventure of improvisational theater where you share a short reflection or a story, and then watch professional improv actors enact YOUR story on the spot using movement, music, and dramatic spoken word.

Saturday, November 12, 7:00pm

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Join Motus Theater for a special presentation of Motus monologues from Boundless Truth: Women’s Stories of Freedom & Incarceration. Listen to Black women leaders, who were formerly incarcerated, tell personal stories about the impact of the criminal legal system on them and their families.

Saturday, October 22, 7:00pm

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Join Motus Theater, the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership, and the Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, for an arts-inspired conversation on fair chance hiring in Colorado with leaders in business, reentry, and public safety initiatives, with Juaquin Mobley and Jason Mendelson.

Tuesday, September 20, 2:30pm

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Join Motus Theater and our JustUs project for great food*, inspiring music, and challenging reflections on the state of the U.S. justice system as we gather in small groups to reflect together to envision a ‘more perfect Union’ on Constitution Day, September 17th.

Saturday, September 17, 6:00pm

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Join Motus Theater for a special adventure of improvisational theater where you share a short reflection or a story, and then watch professional improv actors enact YOUR story on the spot using movement, music, and dramatic spoken word.

Saturday, September 10, 7:00pm

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