Drag After Dark with Vivian Valentine

One night only drag show!

October 20, 2023

7:30pm

Lobby

“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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21+ only

Meet Me at The Z: Season Wrap Mixer

FREE & OPEN TO ALL

June 30, 2024

6:00pm

Lobby

Meet your fellow artists at The Z for a night of networking, giveaways, and great food from Town Center favorites! Get a sneak peek of our upcoming season, learn about ways to get involved in local theater, win prizes and free tickets, and kick off summer with friends from arts groups across the 757.

FREE and open to all performers, creators, artists, and arts leaders!

THE BARBIE’S BRUNCH

with Vivian Valentine

July 08, 2023 to July 29, 2023

11am

Lobby

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.

Intro to Stage Combat

Z Artist Education

January 12, 2025

10am

Lobby

This dynamic course offers an introduction to the art of choreographed fighting for the stage and screen. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of safe and realistic combat techniques, including some information on punches, kicks, falls, and weapon handling. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Perfect for actors, directors, Choreographers and anyone interested in the dramatic arts, this class is your gateway to learning about the craft of stage combat. We will be offering ongoing opportunities to continue your exploration into Stage Combat!

 

1/12 – Body & Breath Awareness
“Explore the Body, Enhance the Breath, and Release the Tension Inbetween. Learn How the Body Reacts to Grounding, Abnormal Movement, and Imagery to Discover New Storytelling Choices”
1/19 – Covering Ground: Distance & Measure
“If You Can Move, You Can Fight!! Develop Practical Means of Moving and Maintaining Distance to Make Dynamic Fight Scenes”
1/26 – The Floor Is Your Friend: Jumping, Falling, & Rolling
“From High-Jump Kicks to Superhero Landings to Dive Rolls: Learn How to Improve your Jumping, Falling, & Rolling Skills for the Stage & Screen as we Explore our Bodies’ Relationship with Gravity and Become Best Friends with the Floor :)”

Proteus Festival

A Z Signature Festival Event

October 03, 2024 to October 12, 2024

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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!

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Proteus Festival Block Party

a free event at Proteus Festival 2024

October 12, 2024

3-7pm

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!

  • 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
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