A Z Artist Event
September 21, 2022
7:00pm
Lobby
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.
A Z Signature Festival Event
September 30, 2022 to October 08, 2022
See event details for times
Lobby, Main Stage Theater, Studio Theater, The Outside Terrace
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!
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.
Friday, Oct. 7 at 8pm
Mainstage
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.
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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a free event at Proteus Festival 2023
October 07, 2023
3pm
Lobby, Studio Theater, The Outside Terrace
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!
FEATURING:
On the Terrace & Plaza: Join in our community art project and outdoor performances, plus an open mic sampler featuring a preview of our spring musical, Rathskeller: A Musical Elixir!
Studio: Rotation of performances by the Children’s Theater of Hampton Roads, Plan B Comedy, and more!
Main Stage: Relive some of our favorite performance highlights and see what our main stage is all about!
Main Lobby: Interactive art projects, a vendor fair, and family fun area!
a part of Proteus Festival 2023
October 06, 2023
7:30pm
Lobby, Main Stage Theater, Studio Theater, The Outside Terrace
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.
Live at The Z Music Series
June 06, 2024 to June 09, 2024
A full weekend of Jazz!
Lobby, Main Stage Theater, Studio Theater, The Outside Terrace
The Vocal Jazz Summit is an annual conference designed to bring together jazz enthusiasts, emerging and established artists, industry leaders, and the greater jazz community to connect and engage one another in celebration of the artform, present unique educational experiences, and provide an environment to nurture and grow the jazz community. The weekend will engage festival-goers with live performance, interactive workshops and masterclasses, and networking opportunities.
A Z Artist Event
November 15, 2023
6:00pm
Lobby, Studio Theater
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.
