The Wig-Snatching Rumble Royale
Saturday, April 13 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $20 Montana Drag Wrestling is back, and we are ready to rumble. The Wig-Snatching Rumble Royale pits 20 Montana drag superstars against each other in a no-hold-barred wig-snatching rumble, with one lucky king, queen, or in-between walking away with a $10,000 grand prize. See “The Montana Morningstar” Iris Von Moxley and “The Millennial of Mayhem Margaret Murder defend their MDW Tag Team Championship titles against the Von Dooms!See the finals of the Lip Sync Challenge Tournament, with Miss Angel Fire going head to head with Stella Kinesis! And in your main event, “The Karen” Chastity Wilkes battles her do-gooder husband “The Steak Cowboy” Brick Stakeworth in a Divorce Papers Match. All that plus musical guest Serena Palmer and comedy guest Austin Valley. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Brooks Wheelan & Chris Fairbanks (Early Show)
Saturday, March 23 // Two Shows (Early & Late) // Door at 6:30 PM, Show at 7 PM & Door at 8:30 PM, Show at 9 PM // $25**Tickets purchased for this show are for the earlier set! Please ensure you are purchasing the correct ticket, as tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable.Chris Fairbanks has delighted audiences for more than two decades in comedy clubs across the country and on Comedy Central, TruTV, TBS, Fox and Amazon. Originally from Montana, Fairbanks found his way down to Austin and launched his comedy career, then moved to Los Angeles where he can be found skateboarding on a recently-replaced hip, or recording his popular podcast Do You Need A Ride?! co-hosted by Karen Kilgariff. His latest release The Rescue Cactus Album is available everywhere on 800 Pound Gorilla Records.Brooks Wheelan is from Iowa and he likes to do comedy. He’s been a cast member on Saturday Night live, appeared on HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, @Midnight, Adam Devine’s House Party, NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, MTV’s Ridiculousness, TBS’ Conan, AP Bio, I Think You Should Leave, and some other junk. Rolling Stone named Brooks as one the Top 45 Acts of Bonnaroo 2014. In 2012 he hit the comedy scene in stride when he was invited to perform at the New York Comedy Festival as a part of Comedy Central’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, and was a breakout performer as a new face at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Other festival appearances include SXSW, Sasquatch, Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival, Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Comedy Central South Beach Comedy Festival. Brooks currently lives in Los Angeles. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Brooks Wheelan & Chris Fairbanks (Late Show)
Saturday, March 23 // Two Shows (Early & Late) // Door at 6:30 PM, Show at 7 PM & Door at 8:30 PM, Show at 9 PM // $25**Tickets purchased for this show are for the later set! Please ensure you are purchasing the correct ticket, as tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable.Chris Fairbanks has delighted audiences for more than two decades in comedy clubs across the country and on Comedy Central, TruTV, TBS, Fox and Amazon. Originally from Montana, Fairbanks found his way down to Austin and launched his comedy career, then moved to Los Angeles where he can be found skateboarding on a recently-replaced hip, or recording his popular podcast Do You Need A Ride?! co-hosted by Karen Kilgariff. His latest release The Rescue Cactus Album is available everywhere on 800 Pound Gorilla Records.Brooks Wheelan is from Iowa and he likes to do comedy. He’s been a cast member on Saturday Night live, appeared on HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, @Midnight, Adam Devine’s House Party, NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, MTV’s Ridiculousness, TBS’ Conan, AP Bio, I Think You Should Leave, and some other junk. Rolling Stone named Brooks as one the Top 45 Acts of Bonnaroo 2014. In 2012 he hit the comedy scene in stride when he was invited to perform at the New York Comedy Festival as a part of Comedy Central’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, and was a breakout performer as a new face at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Other festival appearances include SXSW, Sasquatch, Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival, Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Comedy Central South Beach Comedy Festival. Brooks currently lives in Los Angeles. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Notorious ZOO with Mark Heyka & Whiz Bang!
Friday, March 22 // Door at 6:30 PM // Show at 7 PM // $20 Join us for a night of improv shows presented by Last Best Comedy all the way from Bozeman! The show starts with Notorious ZOO, featuring Mark Heyka. Notorious ZOO is a long-form improv show that celebrates the city of Missoula, its history, and its incredible citizens. Mark Heyka, our meteorologist turned monologist, will share stories from his life, then the cast will use those stories as inspiration to create characters and scenes – and bring it all together in a completely hilarious and improvised show! Meteorologist (turned Monologist) Mark Heyka grew up on a Kansas farm. At age 7, Heyka saw his first tornado. His father said “grab something important and run to the cellar”. He grabbed a cat and a hula hoop! Fascinated by storms, he drew maps and pretended to be a weatherman at age 10. He eventually got a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Washburn University in Topeka, KS. He got an associate degree in meteorology from Mississippi State University. He just celebrated his 40th year in TV broadcasting, 25 of those in Montana. Following a short intermission the second half of this comedy explosion is our signature short form show, Whiz Bang! Whiz BANG! is an explosion of intoxicating comedy! Exciting, high-energy, short-form improv that is so funny it’s criminal. A show with lots of audience interaction, and tons of laughs. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Aquaphobia, Echoes, & Resurrection: A Two-Day Short Play Festival
Friday & Saturday, March 15 & 16 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10-$20 Pick What You Pay // 18+* Room 131 Productions presents a two-day festival of new short play readings! Producers Salina Chatlain and Anna Stone called for submissions from local writers for plays of ten minutes or less – and that call was answered by an incredible array of writers with a wealth of expereince on stage and screen. Aquaphobia, Echoes, & Resurrection features new works by: Rita Barkey, Cathy Capps, Salina Chatlain, Ron Fitzgerald, Shaun Gant, Larry Garde, Roger Hedden, Jay Kettering, Tod McCoy, Joan Melcher, Kate Morris, Karen Jean Olds, Tyler Potter, Colleen Rosbarsky, Shannon Sivertsen, Anna Stone, Maria Yost, and Gabra Zackman. Friday, March 15 features plays by: Cathy Capps Shaun Gant Jay Kettering Tod McCoy Joan Melcher Tyler Potter Colleen Rosbarsky Gabra Zackman Saturday, March 16 features plays by: Rita Barkey Salina Chatlain & Anna Stone Ron Fitzgerald Larry Garde Roger Hedden Kate Morris Karen Jean Olds Shannon Sivertsen Maria Yost Missoula has a wealth of local talent, and Room 131 is dedicated to providing a platform for their work. Founders Chatlain and Stone have been acting, directing and producing in Missoula (as well as around the nation and the world) for decades and are thrilled to begin a new venture by showcasing Missoula writers. This festival marks the first event for the fledgling company, and its mission to provide new creative opportunities to Missoula artists. All tickets are general admission. Please consider supporting the artists by choosing a higher ticket price! *Some of the plays contain strong language, adult and/or sexual situations, and other material that may not be suitable for children under 18. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Aquaphobia, Echoes, & Resurrection: A Two-Day Short Play Festival
Friday & Saturday, March 15 & 16 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10-$20 Pick What You Pay // 18+* Room 131 Productions presents a two-day festival of new short play readings! Producers Salina Chatlain and Anna Stone called for submissions from local writers for plays of ten minutes or less – and that call was answered by an incredible array of writers with a wealth of expereince on stage and screen. Aquaphobia, Echoes, & Resurrection features new works by: Rita Barkey, Cathy Capps, Salina Chatlain, Ron Fitzgerald, Shaun Gant, Larry Garde, Roger Hedden, Jay Kettering, Tod McCoy, Joan Melcher, Kate Morris, Karen Jean Olds, Tyler Potter, Colleen Rosbarsky, Shannon Sivertsen, Anna Stone, Maria Yost, and Gabra Zackman. Friday, March 15 features plays by: Cathy Capps Shaun Gant Jay Kettering Tod McCoy Joan Melcher Tyler Potter Colleen Rosbarsky Gabra Zackman Saturday, March 16 features plays by: Rita Barkey Salina Chatlain & Anna Stone Ron Fitzgerald Larry Garde Roger Hedden Kate Morris Karen Jean Olds Shannon Sivertsen Maria Yost Missoula has a wealth of local talent, and Room 131 is dedicated to providing a platform for their work. Founders Chatlain and Stone have been acting, directing and producing in Missoula (as well as around the nation and the world) for decades and are thrilled to begin a new venture by showcasing Missoula writers. This festival marks the first event for the fledgling company, and its mission to provide new creative opportunities to Missoula artists. All tickets are general admission. Please consider supporting the artists by choosing a higher ticket price! *Some of the plays contain strong language, adult and/or sexual situations, and other material that may not be suitable for children under 18. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Spring Break Beach Party Drag Show
Saturday, March 9 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // $15 Drag Supporter // 18+ The Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana (ISCSM) works to educate and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community while promoting social tolerance through the production and enactment of drag performance. The ISCSM works to eliminate the historical oppression of LGBTQIA+ individuals through the expansion of the boundaries of sex, gender, and sexual orientation. They create a safe and welcoming environment through the production of events that explore multiple gender expressions in a fun and educational atmosphere.Are you ready for the most fabulous spring break themed drag show ever? Get ready to sashay, shante, and slay as we celebrate the season in style! Join us for an unforgettable night of jaw-dropping performances, fierce lip-sync battles, and dazzling costumes that will leave you totally agape. Whether you’re a drag enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this event is sure to bring the heat and make your spring break unforgettable. Don’t miss out on the glitz, glamour, and non-stop entertainment on March 9th at the ZACC! It’s going to be a real slaycation! All tickets are general admission. Drag Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers or their organization.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
**CANCELED** Revival Comedy’s Annual Late Night Variety Show in support of the ZACC
**This event has been canceled due to illness.Friday, March 1 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // Tickets $5-$30 (Pick What You Pay) in Support of the ZACCEvery year Revival Comedy celebrates our home base of the ZACC by raising as much money as we can for Missoula’s arts community center during a riff on a late-night talk & variety show! Come watch some of the funniest and most talented people in Missoula perform, including stand-up comedy, music, exotic animals, amateur ventriloquism, drag, burlesque, sketches, and more. Who knows what could happen?It’s also, not coincidentally, Sarah Aswell’s birthday, and usually a cake gets smashed at some point. With musical guests The Millionaires! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Dreaming of Disney Drag Show
Saturday, February 10 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // $15 Drag Supporter Ticket // 18+Advanced tickets recommended, as this show always sells out!The Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana (ISCSM) works to educate and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community while promoting social tolerance through the production and enactment of drag performance. The ISCSM works to eliminate the historical oppression of LGBTQIA+ individuals through the expansion of the boundaries of sex, gender, and sexual orientation. They create a safe and welcoming environment through the production of events that explore multiple gender expressions in a fun and educational atmosphere. Bippity Boppity Boo, oh boy do we have a drag show for you! Be our guest for our most anticipated show ‘Dreaming of Disney’ (which always sells out, so get your ticket in advance!), and let us treat you to a magical, jam-packed show featuring tributes to some of your Disney favorites! Celebrate Valentine’s Day early and come on down to the ZACC on February 10th – this is a show you surely won’t want to miss out on!All tickets are general admission. Drag Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers or their organization.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Velvet Valentine: Queer Variety Show
Friday, February 9 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $15 Advance // $20 Day of Show // 18+ Celebrate queer romance at our Velvet Valentine: Queer Variety Show Fundraiser, a night that transcends boundaries and supports our local Western Montana LGBTQ Community Center. The event will feature a Queer Makers Market, burlesque performances, drag extravaganzas, stand-up comedy, and an eclectic mix of music, creating an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re single, taken, or exploring, everyone is welcome to revel in this inclusive atmosphere. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
