Join zAmya for the sixth season of Homeless Network Newz, virtual creative performances highlighting stories, experiences and the creative contributions of people who have experienced homelessness. Season 6 will be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook Live weekly on Thursdays at 7PM, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16, 2021.
Season 6 Episode 3: “To Our Health”
Nov. 18 @ 7:00 PM
We dig into mental health and homelessness, diabetes, how some medical professionals are using theater to challenge the system, and art’s innate ability to heal. Hosted by Corey Walton, including zAmya troupe members, our friends from DHomes, and Campaign Against Racism.
Episode 3 is sponsored by the Twin Cities chapter of The Campaign Against Racism, which works to dismantle structural racism and its effects on health around the world by supporting local actions, efforts, and networks which aim to improve the health and lives of those most affected by racism, because racism kills. Learn more here.
This episode also happens on Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s annual “day of giving”. zAmya hopes to raise $2,000, and our board of directors is offering to match your gifts up to that amount dollar-for-dollar! Gifts made during the show also automatically enter you in a drawing to win one of two zAmya prize packs that each include a soft zAmya hoodie and a customized stainless steel zAmya water bottle! Gifts can be made online here. Thank you!!
zAmya began creating Homeless Network Newz episodes with zAmya troupe members as a way of using storytelling to engage with each other during COVID-19 and create awareness about current issues facing people experiencing homelessness. zAmya aims to inspire people to advocate for short and long term solutions to the housing crisis in Minnesota. Learn more at zamyatheater.org/homeless-network-newz.
Episodes are directed by Esther Ouray and edited by Flo Razowsky. Hosted by Corey Walton, featuring troupe members Robert Blood, Marcia Barnes, Annette Bryant, Marvin Howard, Shannon Kemp, Caroline Mannheimer, Ken Moore, Christina Sayers, Sol Moran Sepulveda, and Tahiti Robinson.
zAmJam! Virtual Creative Workshops
Those interested in participating in the making of HNN episodes are invited to zAmya workshops. zAmya Theater hosts zAmJam! with Zamya in partnership with Hennepin County Library. This series of online workshops is for people who are unhoused, temporarily sheltered and allies who are ready to play! All are invited to participate.
Tuesdays, 2:30pm-4pm
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6127604804
Contact Esther with questions at 612-720-4804 or esther@zamyatheater.org.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.