The Songwriter Swap returns featuring 6 songwriters swapping songs and singing each other’s original music! In partnership with Big Juicy Entertainment

Featuring:

Chloe Youtsey & Louissa

daughter & Mike Milbourn

95 Leo & Aniela Salinas

6:45pm to 7:15pm- Opening performance in the Lobby
7:30pm- Headlining Performance in the Main Stage 

The galaxy is the limit in The Z’s newest music showcase! Stunning visuals paired with the wonder and excitement of live composition create an immersive music experience that redefines “concert”.

Featuring:
From Overseas @fromoverseas.music
Karacell @karacellmusic
Crash Mosaic @crashmosiac

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 The spotlight is on music with our Live at The Z Music Series specially curated to elevate new and exciting artists of all genres to the center stage. Originality and talent shine in our state-of-the-art venue that welcomes audiences into an intimate and immersive musical experience. Music starts here. #LiveAtTheZ

Co-presented with VEER Magazine

The Holidivas celebrate Valentine’s Day! Three dynamic divas and one dashing host are joined by the Tidewater Winds Big Band to serenade you with songs of love, passion, heartbreak and hope. The perfect date night for Valentine’s, Galentine’s and everything in between.

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.

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.

Featuring:

• Samara Joy
• Stephanie Nakasian
• säje

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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.