Creative Teams and Artists are invited to this event kicking off Proteus Festival. We will announce the prompt for creative teams, followed by social hour and networking.

Form a Creative Team at Proteus Festival. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Grab up to 5 friends and come to The Z on 9/27 at 6pm to receive your prompt. Then, over the course of 5 days, create a new work in one of three disciplines: theater, music, and film, or a mix of all 3, and on opening day of Proteus Festival, 10/5 at 7:30pm, present that new work at The Z.

Creative Teams receive rehearsal space, technical support, and special access to all Proteus Festival events. They may also receive mentorship from local professionals in their chosen field if they desire that support.

Sign up here: https://thez.org/proteusteams/
Email our Community Liaison with questions.

“DRAG AFTER DARK” STARRING VIVIAN DEVERAUX VALENTINE and the QUEENS of the NIGHT

Vivian Valentine is taking you to the House of Kitty Couture that is sassy, sexy and fun! You will be thoroughly entertained and this is Vivian’s first show at night and for the grown folks…MEOWW!!!

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Meet your fellow artists at The Z for a night of networking, giveaways, and great food from Nando's! Learn about ways to audition at local theaters, tools to share your arts news with the community, and win prizes and free tickets from arts groups across the 757. FREE and open to all performers, creators, artists, and arts leaders! Artist Member Events: The Z Artists and local art-lovers are invited to this series of interactive workshops, Master Classes, and social hours aimed at cultivating creativity and community! Your creative spark starts here! BECOME A Z ARTIST HERE

Enjoy a drag brunch that not only entertains but it celebrates women no matter their shape, color, or culture. Join us for a Saturday of pure fun, entertainment and celebration! Hosted by Premier Drag Queen Entertainer Vivian Deveraux Valentine. Your ticket price includes admission and 2 mimosas. Food will be for sale at each event.

Join us for the official kickoff of The Z Artist Membership! Get a preview of the year’s events, and learn more about the exclusive benefits of becoming an Artist Member. Then, register and get your membership card. Orientation will be followed by an open Q&A and networking time.

2 full weekends of creativity are back at The Z! 

Showcases of music, comedy, theater, kid’s entertainment, open mics, a silent auction, and interactive art projects take over our block of Town Center this October in the don’t-miss event of the season! Come see what The Z is all about-there’s no arts fest like Proteus!

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: 

NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL:

9/30-10/1 and 10/5-10/7 at 7pm

Studio Theater

The 2022 Proteus New Plays Festival features four new works written in our American Dreamwrights Workshop. Join us for performances in repertory during Proteus and vote for your favorite show. Winner of the Audience Favorite will get an extended run in November. 2022 Selected Plays are: “A Cut Above” by Zachary and Christen Davis, “The Blood Cycle” by Benita Alane, “Likker Outta Control, Busting Arlena Cartwright” by Clyde Santana, and “No One Knows Her Song” by P.A. Wray

*”The Blood Cycle”, originally planned for Sept. 30, has been rescheduled to Wed. Oct. 5 at 7pm. Patrons who purchased a ticket for Sept. 30’s show can exchange their ticket for Oct 6 or 7 and see the Oct 5 performance for free. Please contact the Box Office with questions. 

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PLAN B COMEDY HULLABALOO

Friday, Oct. 7 at 8pm

Mainstage

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PROTEUS BLOCK PARTY

Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2-7pm

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Your introduction to The Z starts this October! Our annual Proteus Block Party is the biggest don’t-miss FREE event of the season showcasing music, comedy, theater, kid’s entertainment, open mics, and interactive art projects. We’ll have our doors open wide for the community to come see what The Z is all about-there’s no arts fest like Proteus!

PARTY LIKE A VIP:  For $100 get a reserved seat at a VIP premium view table, then enjoy dinner and a show with catered food and private bar access during the Block Party, plus a ticket to the Proteus Music Contest at 8pm.

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PROTEUS MUSIC CONTEST

Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8pm

Mainstage Theater

The Proteus Festival Music Contest is for emerging and early-career musical artists!
See performances from our five finalists at Proteus Festival, and watch as a winner is crowned by a panel of music industry professionals. The grand prize is a headlining concert in the Live at The Z Music Series and a recording package in The Z’s recording studio.

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