zAmya at the Minneapolis Central Library
This long running residency is a project of Hennepin County Library at the Minneapolis Central Library.
Fall Schedule
Creative Expression Sessions
Creative Expression Sessions are a fun, supportive space for people looking for camaraderie, conversation and creative play. Workshops are FREE - drop in to one or many! People who’ve experienced housing instability are especially encouraged to attend. We provide coffee, snacks and bus tokens (while supplies last).
When: Tuesdays from September 15 - November 24 from 8:30-10:00am
Where: Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall) on the 1st floor Commons
Performance Skill Share Workshops
zAmya’s Company Manager Esther Ouray and guest artist Harry Waters Jr., along with zAmya’s Troupe Members, will lead participants in activities designed to build and strengthen skills for creating and performing live theater.
Everyone is welcome, no experience required! People who’ve experienced homelessness are especially encouraged to attend. We provide $10 gift cards and bus tokens (while supplies last).
When: Wednesdays from September 23 - October 28 from 1:00-3:00pm
Where: Minneapolis Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall) - 2nd floor room in DOTY
Questions?
For all questions related to Creative Expression Sessions and Performance Skill Share Workshops, 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.
