Become a Z Artist Member

OPEN OFFICE HOURS AT THE Z - Guidelines

• Hours: Every Tuesday - Saturday from 1pm to 5pm in The Z’s Main Lobby
• Open only to Z Artist Members. Become a Z Artist Member here: https://thez.org/zartist/ 
• Open lobby hours may be moved to the Studio Lobby or canceled for rental events. 
• Please refer to The Z Artist Member Calendar for the most updated information. 

Code of Conduct:

We want you to feel as comfortable at The Z as you do working at home, but please be considerate of your fellow creatives by adhering to the following guidelines. 

• A Shirt and Shoes are required at all times.
• Food and Drink are welcome as long as you keep the workspace clean. Please no pungent smelling foods.
• Please keep meeting volumes, music, and other noise at a suitable level for a shared work space. 
• Songwriting with an acoustic instrument is welcome as long as an appropriate noise level is maintained, but please note that these office hours are not intended to be a rehearsal space. To reserve one of The Z’s theaters for rehearsal please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]. 
• Artist Members are responsible for keeping their work area clean. Please note that all of the work areas are carpeted. If working on a visual art project, the Artist Member needs to supply tarps and table coverings for protection from stains. 

Guest Access:

• Your Artist Membership includes 5 guest passes for open office hours per year. Guest passes can be picked up at the box office. 
• Guests will be required to sign in with a valid email address. 
• The Artist Member is welcome to make a $5 donation to purchase additional guest passes.Or the guest is welcome to JOIN for full member benefits! 

Additional Considerations:

• A Z Artist Members Card or a confirmation email of your Z Artist Membership purchase is required to enter. Please check-in at the Box Office upon your arrival. 
• The Z  has fold out tables and chairs available upon request. Please check with the Box Office staff on duty. 
• Space in the office hours will be on a first-come first-serve basis. The Z will not take reservations. 
• Please no non-member children under the age of 14. Junior Members are welcome to make use of open office hours with at least one parent or adult member. One parent or guardian may accompany up to 6 junior members and must be present the entirety of their stay.   
• The Z can not provide any storage. Everything you bring in you must take home with you.
• If you make a mess, broom, dustpan, and cleaning products are available.
• Restricted Areas: Backstage, Main Stage Theater, Studio lobby or theater access
• No tours of the theater will be permitted.

Reserving Rehearsal Space:

• Artist Members get a 40% discount on rehearsal rentals during Open Office hours and a 25% discount outside of Open Office hours. 
• To reserve one of The Z’s theaters for rehearsal please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]. 
• Rehearsal Space requests will be confirmed by The Z on a monthly basis.
• Theater space (Main Stage or Studio) will be assigned based on availability.
• No technical systems or support are included in rehearsal rentals. Rehearsal rentals will be under work lighting. Artists must bring their own equipment, if needed. Equipment will not be run through The Z’s sound system. 
• Rehearsal Rental Rates for Artist Members
  • $75/hour Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5PM 
  • $130/hour for any time outside of open office hours
• Rehearsal Reservation Rates do not apply to performances, presentations, classes, or cost-to-enter events of any kind. They are for Artist Member rehearsal time only. For more information on rental rates for other types of events please contact Donna Minson: [email protected]. 
• Artist Members are not required to obtain liability insurance but are responsible for all damages. A credit card will be kept on file in case of any damages incurred while rehearsing.