My dream for my community is that our stories become alive and immediate, promoting understanding and facilitating change.

The goal of Five Two Eight O is to conduct storytelling events in diverse areas of Denver to reveal community concerns and provide opportunities for action. In the neighborhood phase, individuals will share personal stories onstage, followed by group dialog. Artists, performers, and community members will re-create these narratives culminating in a citywide theatrical event at a large, central venue. Written reports as well as in-person and online dialog discussion will lead to action plans.

“We create identity and community through the stories we live and the stories we tell,” says Janna. “Together, as citizens and artists, we’ll share experiences, create meaningful theatre, talk about it and find ways to improve our neighborhoods, our city and our lives.”