Works-in-Progress 60: Kenna-Camara Cottman - June 4 to June 6

Red Eye presents the 2026 edition of the Red Eye Festival, formerly known as the New Works 4 Weeks Festival: an annual gathering for live performance works that respond to the current moment and imagine collective transformation. Each year, artist cohorts engage in peer exchange, mutual support, and dialogue around creative process that culminates in this public sharing. Over nearly four decades, this incubator of new work has become a cornerstone of the Twin Cities performance landscape.

Kenna-Camara Cottman: “my so-called Legacy” – an immersive creative experience curated by practices informed by Black American Music and Movement

Kenna-Camara Cottman is Black, non-binary, a parent, a child and a community member in Mni Sota Makoce. Kenna may be known for her work with Voice of Culture, as a dancer, choreographer and educator, but it could also be noted that Kenna is also a practitioner of all the elements of Hip Hop, a community radio host and DJ, a certified Yoga teacher, and an improvisational vocalist. Kenna is an abolitionist, non-violent, transmitter and receiver and also in the practice of creating and experiencing Black space for cultural arts and liberation. Current projects include self study and reclamation through the Body Prayers cycle.

Kenna is the child of Ancestors Beverly and Bill Cottman, community parents and artists each in their own rights. Kenna is the mother of Yonci Peaceful, a well known and respected artist, writer, DJ, activist and musician; and Ebrima Baye, an accomplished soccer player, golfer, enthusiastic gamer and proficient drummer. Visit www.voiceofculture.org for more information on Kenna’s forward facing projects.

Thursday, June 4 at 7:00pm — requires masks and offers a discount to our Elders 70+
Friday, June 5 at 7:00pm — post-performance engagement, ASL interpretation
Saturday, June 6 at 7:00pm

Pay as you wish, suggested $18-80. If cost is a barrier, please email communications@redeyetheater.org for discount ticket options. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Additional Accessibility Information: Red Eye’s space is fully wheelchair-accessible. Masks are highly encouraged. Some events require masking and masks will be available at the venue if you don’t bring your own. Please only attend if you are feeling well, and if not, we are happy to change your tickets to a different day at no charge.

Location Info

Red Eye Theater
2213 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Contact Info

Halie Bahr
communications@redeyetheater.org