‘Gaytrix Reloaded’ Drag Show
Friday, April 7 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // Ages 18+ Beep boop! The ISCSM is teaming up with the University of Montana’s Lambda Alliance and Gender Equity Resource Center to put on a cyberpunk-themed show: The Gaytrix RELOADED! This show is extra special: students will be signing up to be mentored by professional drag performers at the ISCSM, so there will be some first-timers! This show will also mark the end of UM Pride Week. 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 expansion of the boundaries of sex, gender, and sexual orientation. They create a safe and welcoming environment through the production of events which explore multiple gender expressions in a fun and educational atmosphere. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Nina G & Mean Dave
Wednesday, March 29 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 Advance // $15 Day of Show Nina G and Mean Dave are here in Missoula for one night only! Don’t miss these Bay Area comedians who are also both members of the comedy troupe The Comedians with Disabilities Act. Nina G is stand-up comedian, disability advocate, and author of “Stutterer Interrupted” — and has been featured on NPR’s 51%, BBC’s Ouch, Psychology Today, and TedX, among many others. She’s shared the stage with legendary comedians like Don Novello (aka Father Guido Sarducci), Mort Sahl, Eddie Pepitone, Cathy Ladman and participated for 3 years straight at San Francisco’s Comedy Day. Mean Dave — short for Meaningful David — is a regular at Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line in SF and Sacramento, Laughs Unlimited and Alameda Comedy Club and has shared the stage with Judy Tenuta, Big Jay Oakerson, Eddie Pepitone, Dan Soder, Jay Mohr, Allan Havey, Neil Hamburger, Dean Delray and Tom Rhodes. This show will include ASL Interpreters — please let us know if you’d like to reserve seating near the interpreters (email info@zootownarts.org). For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Hell & Back – A Burlesque Revue, A Love Letter to Rosie & all MMIW2SR
Friday, May 5 // Door at 8 PM // Show at 8:30 PM // $10 General Admission // $20 VIP Front Row Seats // $80 Table (seats up to 5) “The middle of August 2020 was the last time Rosie was last seen alive. On May 4, 2021, we finally got confirmation that a body found in November 2020 was indeed Miranda Rose Kenmille, aka Rosie. Rosie was born on October 16, 1984. She was a wonderful sister, aunt, friend, cousin, and human. She had a passion for cooking, and music, and being there for us. Rosie, La, Allie, and Felicity are biologically my cousins, but my sisters and brothers by heart. When my mom passed away, they moved in with me and helped me. Rosie was also a big supporter of me and my goals as a burlesque dancer. She always encouraged me and gave me feedback on my choreography, music choice, and costuming. She was the second oldest and had a heart of gold and calmness about her. She really did make you feel like you could do anything. We laid her to rest on May 8, 2021. She was a rock for so many people. Not just me but also our sister Felicity. They were always like two peas in a pod. The headstone we would like to get Rosie is $1,200. I am hosting this show and another show on Friday, October 13, 2023, at KwaTaqNuk on our reservation to help pay for the headstone and placement.” – Violet Passion, founder of Violet Passion Studios For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Sports of Nature’ A New Play by Shaun Gant
April 13, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 7) // Matinees on April 15 & 16 at 2 PM (Doors at 1:30) // $20 // $15 Students & Seniors Sports of Nature takes a humorous look at the serious subjects of AI, human obsolescence, and the pending hybridization of humans and computers. You know, “the chip” we’re all about to have implanted in our brains! The characters, two cellphones, an iPod, a flip phone, and a human being set up some silly fun, but the play definitely raises ethical questions about how we deal with technology in our lives. Is this the Anthropocene, the Technocene, or simply of the unholy alliance between human and machine? This play explores the promise and absurdity of how we use rapidly evolving technology – a romp through the dawdling ethics guiding our lives. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 PM, with doors at 1:30 PM, and include a panel discussion on tech ethics after the play. Sports of Nature is written by poet and playwright Shaun Gant, who has produced work for Montana stages since the early 90’s and is a staple of the theatre scene in Missoula. Alex Kowalchik, local theatre maker, and co-owner of ShowTyme Academy, directs the world premiere of Sports of Nature. The show is the first offering from his production company ZDK. Third Ear Productions, long a champion of local independent playwrights in Missoula, partners with ZDK to present this full length comedy. The cast of Sports includes veteran stage, TV, and film actors Nathan Adkins, Jackie Vetter, Emily Branch, Annika Charlson, and Sam Orr. The show is managed by Jensen Hill, costumed by Melissa Moss-Larson, and lighting/set designed by Markus Paminger. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Sports of Nature’ A New Play by Shaun Gant
April 13, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 7) // Matinees on April 15 & 16 at 2 PM (Doors at 1:30) // $20 // $15 Students & Seniors Sports of Nature takes a humorous look at the serious subjects of AI, human obsolescence, and the pending hybridization of humans and computers. You know, “the chip” we’re all about to have implanted in our brains! The characters, two cellphones, an iPod, a flip phone, and a human being set up some silly fun, but the play definitely raises ethical questions about how we deal with technology in our lives. Is this the Anthropocene, the Technocene, or simply of the unholy alliance between human and machine? This play explores the promise and absurdity of how we use rapidly evolving technology – a romp through the dawdling ethics guiding our lives. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 PM, with doors at 1:30 PM, and include a panel discussion on tech ethics after the play. Sports of Nature is written by poet and playwright Shaun Gant, who has produced work for Montana stages since the early 90’s and is a staple of the theatre scene in Missoula. Alex Kowalchik, local theatre maker, and co-owner of ShowTyme Academy, directs the world premiere of Sports of Nature. The show is the first offering from his production company ZDK. Third Ear Productions, long a champion of local independent playwrights in Missoula, partners with ZDK to present this full length comedy. The cast of Sports includes veteran stage, TV, and film actors Nathan Adkins, Jackie Vetter, Emily Branch, Annika Charlson, and Sam Orr. The show is managed by Jensen Hill, costumed by Melissa Moss-Larson, and lighting/set designed by Markus Paminger. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Sports of Nature’ A New Play by Shaun Gant
April 13, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 7) // Matinees on April 15 & 16 at 2 PM (Doors at 1:30) // $20 // $15 Students & Seniors Sports of Nature takes a humorous look at the serious subjects of AI, human obsolescence, and the pending hybridization of humans and computers. You know, “the chip” we’re all about to have implanted in our brains! The characters, two cellphones, an iPod, a flip phone, and a human being set up some silly fun, but the play definitely raises ethical questions about how we deal with technology in our lives. Is this the Anthropocene, the Technocene, or simply of the unholy alliance between human and machine? This play explores the promise and absurdity of how we use rapidly evolving technology – a romp through the dawdling ethics guiding our lives. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 PM, with doors at 1:30 PM, and include a panel discussion on tech ethics after the play. Sports of Nature is written by poet and playwright Shaun Gant, who has produced work for Montana stages since the early 90’s and is a staple of the theatre scene in Missoula. Alex Kowalchik, local theatre maker, and co-owner of ShowTyme Academy, directs the world premiere of Sports of Nature. The show is the first offering from his production company ZDK. Third Ear Productions, long a champion of local independent playwrights in Missoula, partners with ZDK to present this full length comedy. The cast of Sports includes veteran stage, TV, and film actors Nathan Adkins, Jackie Vetter, Emily Branch, Annika Charlson, and Sam Orr. The show is managed by Jensen Hill, costumed by Melissa Moss-Larson, and lighting/set designed by Markus Paminger. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Sports of Nature’ A New Play by Shaun Gant
April 13, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 7) // Matinees on April 15 & 16 at 2 PM (Doors at 1:30) // $20 // $15 Students & Seniors Sports of Nature takes a humorous look at the serious subjects of AI, human obsolescence, and the pending hybridization of humans and computers. You know, “the chip” we’re all about to have implanted in our brains! The characters, two cellphones, an iPod, a flip phone, and a human being set up some silly fun, but the play definitely raises ethical questions about how we deal with technology in our lives. Is this the Anthropocene, the Technocene, or simply of the unholy alliance between human and machine? This play explores the promise and absurdity of how we use rapidly evolving technology – a romp through the dawdling ethics guiding our lives. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 PM, with doors at 1:30 PM, and include a panel discussion on tech ethics after the play. Sports of Nature is written by poet and playwright Shaun Gant, who has produced work for Montana stages since the early 90’s and is a staple of the theatre scene in Missoula. Alex Kowalchik, local theatre maker, and co-owner of ShowTyme Academy, directs the world premiere of Sports of Nature. The show is the first offering from his production company ZDK. Third Ear Productions, long a champion of local independent playwrights in Missoula, partners with ZDK to present this full length comedy. The cast of Sports includes veteran stage, TV, and film actors Nathan Adkins, Jackie Vetter, Emily Branch, Annika Charlson, and Sam Orr. The show is managed by Jensen Hill, costumed by Melissa Moss-Larson, and lighting/set designed by Markus Paminger. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Sports of Nature’ A New Play by Shaun Gant
April 13, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 7) // Matinees on April 15 & 16 at 2 PM (Doors at 1:30) // $20 // $15 Students & Seniors Sports of Nature takes a humorous look at the serious subjects of AI, human obsolescence, and the pending hybridization of humans and computers. You know, “the chip” we’re all about to have implanted in our brains! The characters, two cellphones, an iPod, a flip phone, and a human being set up some silly fun, but the play definitely raises ethical questions about how we deal with technology in our lives. Is this the Anthropocene, the Technocene, or simply of the unholy alliance between human and machine? This play explores the promise and absurdity of how we use rapidly evolving technology – a romp through the dawdling ethics guiding our lives. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 PM, with doors at 1:30 PM, and include a panel discussion on tech ethics after the play. Sports of Nature is written by poet and playwright Shaun Gant, who has produced work for Montana stages since the early 90’s and is a staple of the theatre scene in Missoula. Alex Kowalchik, local theatre maker, and co-owner of ShowTyme Academy, directs the world premiere of Sports of Nature. The show is the first offering from his production company ZDK. Third Ear Productions, long a champion of local independent playwrights in Missoula, partners with ZDK to present this full length comedy. The cast of Sports includes veteran stage, TV, and film actors Nathan Adkins, Jackie Vetter, Emily Branch, Annika Charlson, and Sam Orr. The show is managed by Jensen Hill, costumed by Melissa Moss-Larson, and lighting/set designed by Markus Paminger. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Sports of Nature’ A New Play by Shaun Gant
April 13, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 7) // Matinees on April 15 & 16 at 2 PM (Doors at 1:30) // $20 // $15 Students & Seniors Sports of Nature takes a humorous look at the serious subjects of AI, human obsolescence, and the pending hybridization of humans and computers. You know, “the chip” we’re all about to have implanted in our brains! The characters, two cellphones, an iPod, a flip phone, and a human being set up some silly fun, but the play definitely raises ethical questions about how we deal with technology in our lives. Is this the Anthropocene, the Technocene, or simply of the unholy alliance between human and machine? This play explores the promise and absurdity of how we use rapidly evolving technology – a romp through the dawdling ethics guiding our lives. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2 PM, with doors at 1:30 PM, and include a panel discussion on tech ethics after the play. Sports of Nature is written by poet and playwright Shaun Gant, who has produced work for Montana stages since the early 90’s and is a staple of the theatre scene in Missoula. Alex Kowalchik, local theatre maker, and co-owner of ShowTyme Academy, directs the world premiere of Sports of Nature. The show is the first offering from his production company ZDK. Third Ear Productions, long a champion of local independent playwrights in Missoula, partners with ZDK to present this full length comedy. The cast of Sports includes veteran stage, TV, and film actors Nathan Adkins, Jackie Vetter, Emily Branch, Annika Charlson, and Sam Orr. The show is managed by Jensen Hill, costumed by Melissa Moss-Larson, and lighting/set designed by Markus Paminger. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Two New Plays, A Staged Reading of ‘Zeus, Interrupted’ & ‘The Generations of Sarah Blackwood’
Saturday, March 11 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15 Artist Supporter Ticket Missoula-based playwright group Zoola Writers, under the banner of Third Ear Productions, presents some of their newest work at the ZACC! Join us on Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 PM for staged readings of ‘The Generations of Sarah Blackwood’ by Ean Miles Kessler, a playwright, theater educator, storyteller, and horse trainer who recently relocated to Montana, and ‘Zeus, Interrupted’ by Joan Carol Melcher, an author, award-winning magazine editor, and playwright. The Generations of Sarah Blackwood – by Ean Miles KesslerFour women, four generations. ‘The Generations of Sarah Blackwood’ charts the matrilineal line of one small-town family, spanning from the Civil War to modern day. Zeus, Interrupted – by Joan Carol MelcherPatriarchy hangs in the balance as Mother Earth, aka Gaia, takes on the god of gods and western civilization. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
