The Unemployment Agency

12/17/2020

Nate Chavez (He/Him) was inspired by attending TUA’s event “We need to Talk” after which wanted to join TUA to practice and hone his work in theatre logistics, technical theater, and writing. He’s inspired by the enthusiasm and the creative energies of the group and is excited to continue to learn from the fine folx at TUA.

12/09/2020

Ali Cuellar (Persephone Prime) she/her/hers is a founding member of The Unemployment Agency and the troupes resident mime. If you have been to any of our events you’ve more than likely heard her cackle and seen her do something inappropriate. Ali has recently rejoined The Unemployment Agency after moving back to Albuquerque from San Diego. Ali is a classically trained mime, actress and vocalist. She is an amateur taxidermist and painter. Ali is also married to TUA founder Henry Bender. Ali started TUA alongside Owen and Henry to foster her love for performance art.

Some photos included are from local photographers:

12/03/2020

Owen Danan Martin (He|Him|His) is the head writer, a key administrator, founding member, and longest active member of The Unemployment Agency. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico Theatre Department and a performer with The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival’s annual productions and educational outreach company. Currently he is trying to survive, running multiple Dungeons and Dragons campaigns and trying to maintain his daily writing practice.

11/11/2020

We would like to reiterate that we at TUA have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual misconduct or harassment of any kind

RESOURCES

1−800−799−7233
National Domestic abuse hotline

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474

New Mexico Crisis and Access Line(NMCAL): 1-855-662-7474

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER
625 Silver SW, ABQ, New Mexico 87102 505.248.3165 or 505.884.1241

R**E CRISIS CENTER OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO
9741 Candelaria NE, ABQ, NM 87112
Contact: 505.266.7712
24 Hour line: 505.266.7711
Toll Free Hotline: 888.811.8282

HAVEN HOUSE
P.O. Box 15611, Rio Rancho, NM 87174
Contact: 505.896.4869 (call during regular business hours)
24-hour hotline: 800.526.7157

NEW MEXICO CLEARINGHOUSE ON SEXUAL ABUSE
AND ASSAULT SERVICES
3909 Juan Tabo NE, Suite 6, ABQ, NM 87111
Contact: 505.883.8020

07/20/2020

Art needs to be a part of the solution. We want to invite you to imagine a better world with us.

04/16/2020

to the before times. Stay safe!

03/30/2020

Lock down review for week two. What’s keeping you sane during these weird times?
@ Albuquerque, New Mexico

02/13/2020

Working on the next event! Come hang out with us on the 22nd!
Also, a big, rousing, raucous welcome to our new member .rulez

11/07/2019

to when we sent Henry into a lake for a fake memorial video.

10/25/2019

Asa Martin performing at our Self-Care Party.

10/24/2019

Big shout out to our member Bridey Caramagno for going to school, participating in Quarantine, working and still keeping up with her duties in the Unemployment Agency. She’s an inspiration.

Bridey Caramagno is a current University of New Mexico student and member of the Quarantine interactive horror show located in Albuquerque. She is a creative, primarily focusing on the performing arts. Caramagno spoke to the Daily Lobo about the details on her role in Quarantine as well as her other...