Motus Theater presents, in honor of Dr. MLK Jr. Day: Youth Behind & Beyond Bars: Stories from the Frontlines of the Juvenile Justice System
Motus Theater presents their 4th
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Motus Theater presents, in honor of Dr. MLK Jr. Day: Youth Behind & Beyond Bars: Stories from the Frontlines of the Juvenile Justice System
Motus Theater presents their 4th annual arts-based event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight against poverty and racism, with special guest musicians, The ReMINDers. They will present musical responses to Motus’ Youth Behind & Beyond Bars autobiographical performance, which shares the experiences of adults who survived the juvenile justice system. Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty will sit with the storytellers to co-read their narratives and reflect publicly on their impact. You will leave inspired and ready to carry out the legacy of Dr. King Jr.’s work in support of juvenile justice reform that centers youth and community solutions.
Since 2010, Motus Theater has been sharing stories to bring the voices and experiences of communities on the frontlines of violence to center stage. “The stories we tell construct our identities,” said Rita Valente-Quinn, Producing Executive Director. “They go beyond entertainment to enlighten, inspire, and catalyze action. Shared stories about the personal, the communal and the national all shape our own understanding of the world and the deep-seated power dynamics that govern us.”