Arts Activities Support
ACHF Arts Access
Six new actors experiencing homelessness will join the eight-member zAmya Theater troupe and three artists to create an interactive performance/dialogue at five venues in the Twin Cities metro, reaching an audience of up to 100 youth and 500 adults. The performances will result in shifting attitudes about homelessness and will encourage people to take action. Inspired audience members will return to the community with new awareness and understanding, better prepared to advocate for systems change and affordable housing for all. zAmya will gain feedback through surveys and dialogue with the audience after each performance. Participants will also report on artistic skills and new opportunities gained, challenges experienced and a greater inclusiveness in the community.
194 adults and 104 youth attended the performance and engaged in dialogue about homelessness. 85% of audience indicated they learned something new about homelessness from the production and over 50% were motivated to deepen their engagement with efforts to end homelessness. 6 homeless and formerly homeless actors experienced their first full length performance and traveling roadshow.
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