When Fear and Bravery Collide
A Survivor Theatre and Documentary Residency
When Fear and Bravery Collide is a year-long, trauma-informed creative residency bringing women who have experienced interpersonal abuse together through therapeutic drama, movement, improvisation, storytelling, and devised theatre.
The Journey Has Just Begun!
In August 2026, a group of brave women walked through the doors of The Brave Women's Community Center and said yes to something none of us could fully know in advance.
They said yes to a year of creating together.
Through therapeutic theatre, movement, improvisation, writing, storytelling, laughter, experimentation, and honest connection, the women of When Fear and Bravery Collide are beginning to explore what can happen when survivors are given space not simply to tell what happened to them, but to discover what they want to create next.
Over the coming year, their individual experiences and collective creative work will evolve into an original theatrical production and documentary.
This page will follow that journey as it unfolds and give you a glimpse inside the play, creativity, connection, and courage taking shape as When Fear And Bravery Collide unfolds.
Meet The Inagural Ensemble
Debi -
I have a lot of proof that the world is conspiring to make me happy. Matthew McConaughey
Give everyday the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life. Mark Twain
Life is a one-time offer; use it well.
Jill - Right now, for me, Bravery means showing up as authenticity myself in every room I show up in."
Abbey -
Bravery, to me, means speaking difficult truths and embracing curiosity.
Jenna - Bravery, to me, means saying the thing, even if someone might get upset.
Angelyn - Bravery, to me, means authentic vulnerability.
Drea - Bravery, to me, means choosing to keep becoming who I am, standing firmly in my truth, trusting myself, and believing that I am worthy to experience the goodness life has to offer.
Inside the Journey
Documenting the Journey
Meet the filmmaker Heather Dalton
Heather Dalton has been a force in Denver media for 30 years. Most of her focus has been in public and civic media. She is a passionate advocate for local art, music and literature and preserving the rich and dynamic history of Denver. A few notable projects would be as Director of the documentary, Neal Cassady the Denver Years, Founder and Executive Producer of Sounds on 29th, Denver Sessions and Mile High Mixtape. She has held almost every title from tape librarian, production assistant, editor, shooter, producer and she has been proud to have given the opportunity for each and everyone.
Dalton is passionate about storytelling in the heart of the mile-high city and is grateful to share unique and impactful profiles of Queen City residents.
"Bravery to me is the audacity to live as your authentic self in a world that constantly tries to place us in neatly labeled and confined little boxes. Bravery is taking that first step no matter how small into the great unknown of liberating your soul."
Who Should Have Access to You?
A quick reflection guide to help you notice where subtle and overt abuse may be happening in your life