There Will Be Light is a new musical which delves into serious topics such as bullying, sexual violence, and teen suicide. The main character, high schooler Max James, is gay, black, and grappling with the intolerance of his classmates and community. His homosexuality, as one piece of his broader personality and needs, constantly collides with issues of religion, personal growth, and understanding for all involved. As Max shares his story, the characters of the play realize that even in the darkest of times, someday, there will be light. There Will Be Light was written and scored by local BIPOC, LGBTQ author and actor, Preston Adams with musical collaboration from local musician and performer, Kelly Bidstrup-Graham. The production is headed by an all female team of LGBTQ women and allies from the Denver Metro and Broomfield communities. The work is approached with intentionality to open a conversation about mental health and loss, offer supportive conversation, and recognize the immeasurable ways in which isolation affects us all. 

If you are thinking about suicide and in need of immediate support, please call the TrevorLifeline (Trevor Project for LGBTQ) at 1-866-488-7386 or if you or a loved one are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, you can call CO Crisis Services 24-hours a day at 1-844-493-8255 or dial 911. In the metro area, Community Reach Center and Mental Health Partners of Broomfield/Boulder counties are mental health centers providing treatment and counseling for children, teens, adults, and seniors who are seeking to improve their mental well being. Find LGBTQ support through these wonderful organizations: Youth Seen, Out Boulder, The Center on Colfax, or find a Center Link support center in your area!

BackStory Theatre has existed in Broomfield, CO since 2006, as a non-profit since 2011, with a mission to enrich our community and provide affordable access to theatrical arts performance and education for all ages in the community. While we have a lovely little studio for fee-based classes, rehearsals, and meetings, we perform for the public at the Broomfield Auditorium. Our philanthropic service focuses on educational outreach and performance opportunities for youth in the Broomfield area with an emphasis on bringing theatre into spaces where our lower-income families feel a sense of agency and have easier access (such as local apartment complexes, homeless support centers, food pantries, Title 1 schools, and libraries). BackStory believes ability to pay and adaptive needs should never present a barrier to experiencing the joy and confidence-building magic of theater. Our youth leadership program supports this mission through peer mentoring and opportunities to grow in leadership with the guidance of our artistic instructors through teaching and production opportunities. The company is deeply committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for all. While BackStory has produced some theatre with adult actors in the past, we are delighted to fully launch, Wellspring, our adult theater extension focused on supporting local creatives, bringing marginalized voices to the front of the conversation, and nurturing emerging works from local artists. We are honored to present "There Will Be Light" as our inaugural production!