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 bus tokens, and $10 gift cards for anyone with experience of homelessness (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 2026 Shareformance, “My Body, My Home”, a work-in-progress presentation of movement vignettes choreographed by Lelis Brito.

Below: Images from previous years, including the summer 2024 Shareformance, “Got Talent?”; the fall 2024 Shareformance, “20 Years of zAmya: A Retroformance”; and the summer 2025 Shareformance, “Bring Your Own F’daZ” (photos by Bruce Silcox).