Motus Playback Theater: America 250, Colorado 150—Voices of Louisville

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the US & 150 years of Colorado, Motus invites you to an interactive Playback Theater performance Share your story and engage in community conversation about our past, present, and future. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States and 150 years of Colorado, Motus Theater invites you to an interactive Playback Theater performance exploring how the family stories of Louisville residents are in conversation with the history of our country and state, as well as of our democracy. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the US & 150 years of Colorado, Motus Theater invites you to an interactive Playback Theater performance exploring how the family stories of Louisville residents are in conversation with the history of our country and state, as well as of our democracy. Louisville residents are invited to share short stories or reflections, stories of family, migration, love, land, loss, resilience, and belonging. These stories are then improvised live on stage by Motus Playback actors through movement, music, and spoken word, transforming individual experiences into a collective moment of recognition and connection. Each performance becomes a living conversation, where many paths, perspectives, and histories meet. Stories may be joyful or difficult, recent or long-held, deeply personal or broadly shared. Together, audience and performers co-create a one-of-a-kind theater experience rooted in listening, imagination, and civic connection. There is no pressure to speak. Whether you choose to share or simply witness, your presence matters. By gathering, listening, and reflecting together about our past and present, we’ll imagine the future we can still build, together.