Millibo Art Theatre — Attraction in Colorado Springs

Our family absolutely loves the Millibo! It truly feels like a second home.

Theatre-based classes and workshops for children can sometimes feel overly competitive, creating unnecessary anxiety for young artists just beginning to explore their craft. Millibo is the exact opposite. It’s a space where creativity is nurtured, confidence is built, and kids are encouraged to grow at their own pace.

For full transparency, I frequently work with MAT as a performer and teaching artist. But I write this review purely as a parent.

Last summer, my eldest eagerly signed up for the two-week circus camp. The first few days were tough—she felt like she wasn’t as skilled as the other kids. The instructors, however, did an incredible job of reassuring her and building her confidence. By the end of camp, she was not only thriving but also excited to join Circus Club.

During that time, she was also experiencing severe bullying at school. Circus at Millibo became her safe haven—a place where she was surrounded by kind peers and supported by expert instructors who genuinely care. They’re not just teaching skills; they’re nurturing each child’s emotional, mental, and physical well-being with compassion and expertise.

My child has found not just an activity she enjoys, but a true community—a place where she feels seen, valued, and supported. At Millibo, she’s discovered a space where her creativity is celebrated, her voice matters, and her growth is encouraged every step of the way. She’s building friendships rooted in kindness and mutual respect, and gaining confidence in her own unique abilities. Most importantly, she’s found something she can be proud of—something that’s hers, that challenges her, excites her, and allows her to shine.

If you’re looking for a theatre and circus program that fosters creativity, confidence, and community, Millibo is truly something special.

Beyond their work with youth, Millibo fills a much-needed niche in our community by uplifting new voices and promoting bold, live, local art. They’re a creative cornerstone in Colorado Springs, and we’re so lucky...

What a great theatre, what a great play, what a great performance! We saw the one-woman show, "Stealing Sugar." It was funny, sad, touching, and powerful.

Looking at the program, we instantly regretted not seeing the other productions of the season. There had been a romantic comedy, a mime production, a holiday cabaret, an experimental dance-circus-acrobatic performance, even a melodrama. The variety of these offerings shows ambition and energy! Most of all, there had been "Mother Courage and Her Children," one of the first plays I ever saw, almost fifty years ago. That had been a college production... I can well imagine the superlative heights that the Millibo's own recent production reached. I'm so sad I missed it!

The Millibo is a small theatre, and the premises are given to touches of whimsy, but it's clearly a professional endeavor through and through. During our visit, the lighting and sound dynamics, the fascinating set, and the technical support all helped create a vivid world onstage. The solo acting performance, by Millibo Art Theatre co-founder and Artistic Director, Birgitta De Pree, was astounding, hilarious, and also beautiful. Oh, she wrote the play, too!

I had not been to the Millibo before because I'm from Denver, and I make fewer and fewer trips outside town. Now, as I wrote above, I regret that - I'm sure I would have enjoyed every production at the Millibo Art Theatre this season. And you know what? It's an easy drive; the theatre is very close to the highway. Only two blocks away! I'm going to tell all my Denver friends. Someday we'll have live entertainment again, and I want to see whatever the Millibo Arts Theatre is going to...

Took one of our grandsons (just turned 10) to the "Magical Gift" Christmas production today. This is probably our 6th or 7th Millibo 'kids' production we've been to in the last 6 years. They ALWAYS bring it!! It's a family-friendly, budget-friendly, great live theater venue!! "Mr. James" is the sun that the planets there seem to orbit around! He greets the families as they come in, and just does an incredible job! This particular performance was great - as all of them are!! This place is a real gem in our...