Creative Expression at the Minneapolis Central Library
creative expression sessionS
Creative Expression Sessions are a fun space for folks looking to learn about performance, working together, and creative play. People who’ve experienced housing instability are especially encouraged to attend. We provide coffee, snacks and bus tokens (while supplies last).
This long running residency is a project of Hennepin County Library at the Minneapolis Central Library.
Fall schedule
Tuesdays from Sept. 30th - Dec. 16th from 8:30-10:30am at the Minneapolis Central Library on the 1st floor Commons.
**No workshop on Nov. 11th in observance of Veterans Day**
Fall performance, “living in america : the waiting list is full”
November 13th : Preview at 2:00pm l Performance at 6:00pm
With humor, history and humbling questions, Living in America asks “What is public housing? Why is public housing? And why is the waitlist full?”
The performance was developed from personal stories of participants with the lived experience of housing insecurity, and explores experiences with, and aspirations for, public housing. Living in America: The Waiting List is Full includes creative contributions from zAmya Troupe Members and participants in Creative Expression Sessions at the downtown Minneapolis Central Library.
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
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.
