Motus Theater is seeking eight parents of adult transgender or nonbinary people to develop autobiographical monologues about the ways that they have supported their gender-diverse children to not only survive but thrive. In a time when parental rights are being weaponized and gender-affirming care is under attack across the U.S., this project asserts a counter-narrative: that what love requires is listening to, affirming, and protecting our children. These stories will center the real experiences of parents who have stood by their gender-diverse children, especially in the face of social stigma or legislative harm. If desired by participants, there will be opportunities to share these stories with local, regional, and national audiences to broaden understanding and shift public narratives.

Monologues are developed in a 12-week monologue writing and reflection process over Zoom beginning in September 2025 with performance opportunities in-person in Boulder, Colorado, over the weekend of December 6th, or over Zoom in December (date determined by workshop participants). Participants will meet weekly on Saturdays at 10am-12:30pm MST. 

One does not need to be a ‘writer’ to participate. The only requirement is the desire to share the truth of your experience to inspire the protection of parental rights for families of gender-diverse children. The project builds upon Motus Theater’s specialty: developing artfully crafted autobiographical monologues with leaders on the frontlines of violence and oppression in the U.S., putting them center stage as the protagonists in the American drama.