Proteus Finale with Plan B Comedy

A Proteus Festival Event

October 07, 2023

8pm

Studio Theater

The community-favorite, Plan B Comedy series, where the laughter never stops (well, eventually it stops… but you get it)! Our longest-running resident company combines Sketch, Improv and Stand Up for an unforgettable evening of fun. You’ll want to plan to be at Plan B. Comedy starts here!

***** Plan B Comedy is very proud to be the resident comedy group at The Z. Performing regularly in both the Studio and the Main Stage, Plan B Comedy provides a high energy, fast paced and exciting experience. Plan B Comedy’s brand is “FUN” and it shows.

Plan B Jam: Open Mic for Improv Games

with Plan B Comedy

September 26, 2023

7:30pm

Studio Theater

Unleash your inner comedian and join the fun at the Plan B Comedy Improv Jam! Whether you’re a seasoned improv pro or just looking to dip your toes into the comedy waters, this free Improv Comedy workshop offers an opportunity to learn while you watch AND while you participate on stage.

The Undiscovered presents: New Musicals Cabaret

Open Mic Series

August 24, 2023

7:30pm

Studio Theater

Top talents present a one-night-only cabaret of Broadway’s future hits! Featuring exclusive first performances of songs from our Spring 2024 Mainstage Curtain Up! Musical, and culminating in a Broadway Jam sesh with sign-ups at the door!*

A Pay What You Can Event

*Early Sign-Up for Z Artist Members

 

Open Mic: The Word

A Open Mic for Poets and Storytellers

October 19, 2023

7:30pm

Studio Theater

The Word welcomes diverse voices and fans of poetry, spoken word, and all forms of storytelling. Share a poem, read a story, or even tell a joke. Take the stage and share your new work-or an old favorite- in a comfortable, laid-back, and encouraging atmosphere. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. Those looking to speak/perform may sign up at the door. Please limit your performance to 5 minutes. Limited spots! The Word is a collaboration with Zeiders American Dream Theater, The Muse Writers Center, Hampton Roads Writers, and Tidewater Writers.

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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!

The following audio support is available at The Word Open Mics:
– One vocal mic
– Music stand
There is no support for music, tracks, or instrumentation at The Word Open Mics.

Plan B: Comedy Show

with Plan B Comedy

September 16, 2023

8:00pm

Studio Theater

Get ready to laugh till your sides ache with Plan B Comedy, a dynamic and uproarious improv troupe that knows how to turn unexpected twists into comedic gold. Whether they’re tackling audience suggestions or diving into outrageous scenarios of their own making, Plan B Comedy guarantees an unforgettable night of unscripted hilarity. Join them for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, where Plan B is always the best plan!

Z Fringe Festival

Art that pushes the envelope

April 05, 2024 to April 06, 2024

2 days of locally produced, performance-based works

Main Stage Theater, Studio Theater, The Outside Terrace

Art that pushes the envelope is taking over The Z this April. The Z Fringe Festival showcases unique creative works in a weekend of adventurous theater and performance art. Featuring exciting, self-produced works on two Z stages. #MeetMeAtTheZ to celebrate art that makes a statement! 

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The Z Fringe Festival, April 5-6, 2024, is 2 days of self-produced, performance-based works in the Main Stage and Studio with ticket proceeds for each show going back to the producing artist. Performance submissions are open to performance-based works of any genre (and across-genres… and totally beyond genre categorization…) that have a viewpoint, that tell a story, and/or showcases of short works with a connecting theme.

New for 2024; performance submission category for Works in Progress and submissions for Visual Art! 

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