zAmya at the Minneapolis Central Library

Winter Schedule

creative expression sessionS

Creative Expression Sessions are a fun, supportive space for people looking for camaraderie, conversation and creative play. People who’ve experienced housing instability are especially encouraged to attend. We provide coffee, snacks and bus tokens (while supplies last).

When: Tuesdays from Jan. 13 - May 12 from 8:30-10:00am

Where: Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall) on the 1st floor Commons

Performance skill Shares <<< New >>>

zAmya Troupe Members and guest artists Lelis Brito and Harry Waters Jr. will lead participants in activities designed to build and strengthen skills for creating and performing live theater. Open to all. Come once or come every week. We provide bus tokens and $10 gift cards to people who participate with the lived experience of homelessness (while supplies last).

When: Wednesdays from Jan. 14 - May 13 from 1:00-3:00pm

Where: Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall) on the 2nd floor in room DOTY*

*Finding DOTY: Options: (1) Find the escalator and go up it. Proceed forward and take a left onto the bridge over the atrium. DOTY will be on your right side as you cross the bridge. (2) If using the elevator, take the elevator on the east side of the atrium. Go up to the 2nd floor. Upon exiting, hook around to your left. You'll cross a hallway, at which point DOTY will be on your left side.

Questions?

For all questions related to Creative Expression Sessions, including accessibility services, please contact Esther Ouray, Company Manager: esther [at] zamyatheater [dot] org  or 612.760.4804.

Past shareformances

Two to three times a year, zAmya and friends will present “Shareformances”, which are informal sharings of new material.

Below: Images from the summer 2025 Shareformance, “Bring Your Own F’daZ”, which was performed at the Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival and featured short acts comprised of original content from the lives of workshop participants, the majority of whom are currently and/or formerly unhoused. Photos by Bruce Silcox

Below: Images from the fall 2024 Shareformance, “20 Years of zAmya: A Retroformance”, showcasing favorite scenes from throughout zAmya’s 20-year history. Photos by Steve Bozeman

Below: Images from the summer 2024 Shareformance, “Got Talent?”, which was performed at the Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival and featured short acts comprised of original content from the lives of workshop participants, the majority of whom are currently and/or formerly unhoused.