Motus Theater presents a special Capitol performance of Youth Behind & Beyond Bars, an acclaimed autobiographical storytelling project that brings the lived experiences of people incarcerated as children into the heart of Colorado’s legislative space.

Motus Theater’s TRANSformative Stories features transgender and non-binary leaders sharing powerful, autobiographical monologues about their hopes, dreams, and experiences navigating oppression and liberation. Featuring personal stories by Ruby Lopez (she/her), Raye Watson (they/them), and David Breña (he/him), accompanied by live musical underscoring from beloved Colorado violinist Anthony Salvo.

our story matters. Your voice deserves to be heard.

Join Motus Playback Theater for a powerful afternoon where immigrant stories take center stage. Share a personal experience—whether joyful, challenging, or deeply meaningful—and see it brought to life through improv, movement, music, and spoken word.