LEGACYThe place where it happens
Youth gather after school and on weekends to devise scenes, songs, and movement pieces—then share them back with families and neighbors in informal, community-facing performances.
Cultural exchange
What we learn
We learn how rural communities hold resilience—how humor, music, and story carry people through hard seasons.
What we share
We share ensemble tools that help young artists shape lived experience into performance—simple enough to sustain, strong enough to travel.
Moments from the Wanezi Youth Ensemble Drama Club
Community & context
Wanezi is rural and relationship-driven—consistency matters. The ensemble serves as a steady gathering point where youth can practice leadership, voice, and craft.
Shared community needs
- Support for consistent local facilitation
- Transportation for youth from surrounding areas
- Basic production resources for sharings + documentation
Support this Drama Club
Stand with Wanezi Youth Ensemble.
Your support helps young artists access mentorship, arts education, and a creative home where they can process real-world challenges and imagine new futures rooted in their own culture and community.
501(c)(3) • Donations are tax-deductible
Artist pathways & projects
Wanezi trains artists in presence: building theatre with minimal resources, deep listening, and real community accountability.
Current projects
- Community-story scene cycle (songs + scenes)
- Short-form sharings for school/community events
Visiting artists
A living lineage of artists who’ve made work with this club.
