Meet me at The Z for the FREE Proteus Block Party! Showcases of music, comedy, theater, kid’s entertainment, open mics, and interactive art projects take over Town Center this October in the don’t-miss free event of the season! Come see what The Z is all about-there’s no arts fest like Proteus!

• Main Stage:
  • 3:30 Kids Comedy
  • Video reels
• Studio:
  • 4:15 & 5:15 Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads
  • 4:45 Z PLaywright’s Lab
  • 8:00 PM Plan B Comedy Show
• Lobby & Terrace:
  • GSA Art
  • CTHR mingle
  • Games
  • Vendor tables
• Plaza Stage:
  • 3:30-5:30 Rotation of Open Mic performers
  • 5:30 Festival Awards
  • 6:00 Headliner Performance
• VIEW THE FULL PROTEUS LINEUP

Dust off your sheet music, warm up those vocal chords, and step into the spotlight! Join your fellow musical theater enthusiasts for a night of songs from The Great White Way. Come and see the finest of Hampton Roads’ Broadway-worthy talent. Those looking to sing may sign up at the door. Limited spots! Performers at June’s Undiscovered will have the opportunity to be considered for our upcoming “New Musicals Cabaret”!

Artist Members have early access to sign up for performance slots via private link. Learn more about Artist Memberships here. 

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OPEN MIC SERIES: Step on stage and showcase your talents! Writers, comedians, musicians and performers of all kinds can test-drive works-in-progress, debut new pieces, or take the mic for fun in this welcoming, supportive environment. New talent starts here! 

In partnership with Virginia Musical Theatre, Fox Music & the Hurrah Players. 

Be a part of the process of new play development! Hear excerpts from 3 new plays read aloud and offer constructive feedback through a guided masterclass led by our mentor artist.

Multiply the impact of your audition 

1 AUDITION 

9 THEATER ENTITIES (VMT, THE Z, ARTS FOR LEARNING, CTHR, CITY OF VB & ROūGE, FFX, Core, VSC, ) MORE THAN 12 SHOWS 

& other opportunities including readings of works in development

Saturday, August 11:00-12:00pm (AEA appointments)

1:00-5:00 pm Open call

Sunday, August 13

By appointment only (AEA)

4:00-7:00 pm Open call

At Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Local Arts Organizations are looking for Equity and Non-Equity performers for paid work and work in development. 

GENERAL AUDITIONS: Sign-ups open 30 minutes prior to the start of auditions and auditionees will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

ARTIST MEMBER EARLY REGISTRATION: Z Artist Members may sign up in advance to be first in line for auditions during either time slot. 

AEA AUDITION APPOINTMENTS: Equity members may call to request an appointment time during Equity-only hours, Saturday from 10am-12pm. Alternate appointment times are available on request. 

VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS: Video submissions are open Tuesday, Aug. 1 to Sun, Aug 13. Submissions must be received before 11:59pm EST on Sunday. Please submit your audition form along with a 5-minute video including a brief slate, one prepared side, one 2-minute monologue, and one 32-bar song cut(opt.)

Designer & Technician Open Call: 

Calling all designers, technicians, and backstage production team members! The Z and the City of VB are looking for talented techs. Review and get feedback on your design portfolio, and learn about paid and volunteer opportunities in the 2023-2024 Season!

To submit: Please email Akin Ritchie with a resume and portfolio or website links.

Written by Anton Five, Directed by Mike Burnette

Join CTHR and a host of Faerie Folk this Spring for a magical romp through the sidh- or call it, Faerie Land, if you prefer.

You’ll meet representatives of the Good Folk, like the mischievous Red Man, the elusive Leprechaun, and the even more elusive Pooka. They’ll need your help untangling the mix-up at the Changeling Office and, more importantly, finding out what happened to the Magic Cow!!
This brand-new production is a fairy tale mash-up guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages with lots of laughs, audience interaction, and a bit of Irish Magic!
Appropriate for all ages, best enjoyed by those four and up.

Join Vivian Valentine for another Drag Brunch during the season of giving! This brunch’s theme: Movie Musicals!

Cash tips for Queens: For large bills, if you need to make change for single dollars you can do that at our Concessions bar or the Box Office window. We cannot offer cash back with a credit card.