Motus monologists will share artfully crafted personal stories of their lives. These narratives are underscored by violinist Anthony Salvo with musical responses performed by the Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet.
This fall, the City and County of Broomfield’s Arts and History Division invites Broomfield residents to experience an event that bridges storytelling, music, and community building. The 2026 Fall Artist in Residence program, titled “Stories of Migration and Music,” is a collaboration between Motus Theater and the Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet. Building on the Broomfield Out Loud Project, where stories from Broomfield residents were brought to life in the Fall of 2024 through art and performance, “Stories of Migration and Music” expands that work by pairing personal narratives with live chamber music, celebrating the power of storytelling as a way to foster understanding and connection.
The performance takes place on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Broomfield Auditorium. Motus monologists will share artfully crafted personal stories of their lives. These narratives are underscored by violinist Anthony Salvo with musical responses performed by the Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet. Curated by Fernanda Nieto, the program features works by Dvorak, Heins, Ponce, and more.
To inspire additional connection between the Broomfield community and the monologues, this performance features guest co-readers from the Broomfield community, including District Attorney Brian Mason, Mayor Guyleen Castriotta, and Pastor Betty Nguyen of the Broomfield United Methodist Church.
Prior to the performance, the artist in residence program offers a series of interactive workshops designed
to engage diverse segments of the community. Music enthusiasts joined a public conversation and performance, “Music of lmmigrants,” on Sept. 30. Led by a Boulder Philharmonic musician, this hour-long program offered insights into the lived experiences of immigrant musicians and the cultural influences that shape their art.
Additionally, on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m., Motus strategist Alejandro Fuentes Mena will facilitate an interactive workshop for the general public exploring identity and courage through writing and monologue. The workshops and performance are funded by the City and County of Broomfield and there are no costs to participate.
Through a combination of first-person storytelling and live music, this residency explores universal themes of migration, identity, resilience, and belonging. This program is an invitation to listen deeply, learn more about our neighbors, and celebrate the shared human journey through the transformative power of art and music.
For more information, please visit Broomfield.org/ArtistInResidence.
