Amy Silverberg
Saturday, July 27 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $18 Advance // $22 DOS Amy Silverberg is a comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. Her standup has appeared on Comedy Central (twice!), Amazon Prime, Hulu, NPR, and elsewhere. In 2018, she was selected as “New Face” at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy festival in Montreal. Her writing has appeared in Best American Short Stories, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and elsewhere. Her debut novel First Time, Long Time is forthcoming from Grand Central Publishing in 2025. She also writes television, most recently “The Movie Show” on The SYFY Channel. With Aubrey Juden opening, and hosted by Sarah Aswell! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Missoula Family Feud, Hosted by Betty Sparrow
Thursday, June 27 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $10 // $15 Comedy Supporter Ticket // 18+ Missoula’s only game show is back, this time as Family Feud, hosted by Betty Sparrow! All your favorite local comics will battle it out to get the most popular answers to survey questions. Featuring: Ben Blake, Thomas Blake, Eden, Freya Halland, James Johnson, Lenny Peppers, Thomas McClure, and Ferdinand Po – this is a packed line-up you don’t want to miss. This is the funniest way to spend a Thursday evening in June, so come on down – why don’t you? *Working Comedians receive a 50% discount on tickets at the door. All tickets are general admission. Comedy Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
FELLOWSHIP HALL, A New Play Written by Ean Miles Kessler
Monday & Tuesday, June 24 & 25 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // Pick What You Pay $10-$30 FELLOWSHIP HALL is a new play written by Ean Miles Kessler. This is the first original play written specifically for No Joke Theater, an impactful, transformational theater program for participants in pre-release programs, individuals under court ordered supervision and members of the recovery community. The majority of actors in FELLOWSHIP HALL either come from Missoula’s R.O.A.D. court or are local members of the recovery community. Former teaching artists Penelope Baquero and Mark Plonsky also join the cast. It is directed by Leah Joki. Playwright Ean Miles Kessler, a teaching artist with No Joke Theater for the BROKEN TOYS production in the fall, approached Artistic Director Leah Joki with an idea to write about recovery using the format of “La Ronde,” a play by Arthur Schnitzler written in 1897. It was a controversial and groundbreaking play at the time. Ean was also inspired by the stories of recovery of the former participants and used them as a jumping off point in the creation of FELLOWSHIP HALL. It is an authentic and expertly crafted glimpse into the common interactions of those in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. *FELLOWSHIP HALL contains adult language and adult themes. FELLOWSHIP HALL was made possible by a grant from the LoLA (Legacy of Living Art) foundation. No Joke Theater is fiscally sponsored by Arts Missoula.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
FELLOWSHIP HALL, A New Play Written by Ean Miles Kessler

Monday & Tuesday, June 24 & 25 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // Pick What You Pay $10-$30 FELLOWSHIP HALL is a new play written by Ean Miles Kessler. This is the first original play written specifically for No Joke Theater, an impactful, transformational theater program for participants in pre-release programs, individuals under court ordered supervision and members of the recovery community. The majority of actors in FELLOWSHIP HALL either come from Missoula’s R.O.A.D. court or are local members of the recovery community. Former teaching artists Penelope Baquero and Mark Plonsky also join the cast. It is directed by Leah Joki. Playwright Ean Miles Kessler, a teaching artist with No Joke Theater for the BROKEN TOYS production in the fall, approached Artistic Director Leah Joki with an idea to write about recovery using the format of “La Ronde,” a play by Arthur Schnitzler written in 1897. It was a controversial and groundbreaking play at the time. Ean was also inspired by the stories of recovery of the former participants and used them as a jumping off point in the creation of FELLOWSHIP HALL. It is an authentic and expertly crafted glimpse into the common interactions of those in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. *FELLOWSHIP HALL contains adult language and adult themes. FELLOWSHIP HALL was made possible by a grant from the LoLA (Legacy of Living Art) foundation. No Joke Theater is fiscally sponsored by Arts Missoula.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Doble Quince Extravaganza

Category is >> Tacky Tool & Bad Drag >> Dance PartyWednesday, June 12 // 8 PM to Midnight // Pick What You Pay $5-$25 Have you ever been to a Doble Queerceañera? It’s kind of like a traditional Quinceañera minus the tradition plus a lot of gay people. The Brownkid birthday KING is turning 30 and we’re doing it up big with our very first BKL party. Say it with me nice and slow- Doble Queerceañera 30th Birthday Extravaganza.Brick Haus Queen Saturn Like the Planet will be hosting us and teaching us a thing or 2 about walking a runway. The Brownkid himself along with his barbie court will be modeling head to toe in Brownkidleather. The category is Tacky Tool and Bad Drag. This night is all about turning a look, so don’t come in jeans unless you’re giving us a Brittany Spears , canadian tuxedo moment. Pull out all the stops and if you gag us hard enough, you may get a chance to werk the runway. Vamos a perrear to some reggaeton from DJs Auntie E and Belly Scruggs. We’ll also have a bachata performance for you. There will be food, drinks and birthday cake. Wear your leather, come have some fun with us. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
PRIDE Comedy Night (Late Show)

Thursday, June 13 // $15-$20 Early Show (13+), Door at 5:30 PM, Show at 6 PM, $15* Late Show (18+), Doors at 8:30 PM, Show at 9 PM, $20* *Plus applicable fees. Join the funniest queer stand-up comedians from around Missoula and across Montana for a night of LGBTQ+ jokes and laughter. Please note that the early show is suitable for a slightly younger crowd (though still hilarious for adults) while the late show will contain much more adult material! These shows will sell out, so get your tickets in advance. Tickets are non-refundable, so please make sure you’re purchasing a ticket for the right time!*Please note that an additional $3 Pride Fee will be added to each ticket, and all funds collected from this particular fee will be donated to the Western Montana LGBTQ+ Center in support of all their efforts to organize Missoula Pride. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
PRIDE Comedy Night (Early Show)

Thursday, June 13 // $15-$20 Early Show (13+), Door at 5:30 PM, Show at 6 PM, $15* Late Show (18+), Doors at 8:30 PM, Show at 9 PM, $20* *Plus applicable fees. Join the funniest queer stand-up comedians from around Missoula and across Montana for a night of LGBTQ+ jokes and laughter. Please note that the early show is suitable for a slightly younger crowd (though still hilarious for adults) while the late show will contain much more adult material! These shows will sell out, so get your tickets in advance. Tickets are non-refundable, so please make sure you’re purchasing a ticket for the right time!*Please note that an additional $3 Pride Fee will be added to each ticket, and all funds collected from this particular fee will be donated to the Western Montana LGBTQ+ Center in support of all their efforts to organize Missoula Pride. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Nobody Bleeds for the Dancer, A New Play by Tod McCoy

Thursday, May 30 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter Ticket Join us for lively reading of a new script by Tod McCoy, “Nobody Bleeds for the Dancer”. This engaging play follows bad boy playwright Simon Brubaker, who is convinced the daughter of his old flame is his own … but was her saintly mother the wild woman he used to know?Directed by Craig Menteer, and featuring David Mills-Low, Becca Kelley, Heaven Raines, Ann Peacock, Megan Folsom, Jake Nachtigal, and Juniper McKelvie. All tickets are general admission. Artist Supporter Tickets are a way for patrons to provide more financial support to performers. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
The 4th Annual Stand Up for Alzheimer’s Comedy Fundraiser

Thursday, May 23 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $20 Revival Comedy and the ZACC are excited to present the fourth annual Stand Up for Alzheimer’s Comedy Showcase! This year’s lineup features Jackie Rapetti, Cory Demers, Abi Gontarek, Freya Halland, Aubrey Juden, Lindee Lee Keller, Dan Lam, Tim Miller, and Aurora Staggs – and is headlined by Nick Hyde, and hosted by James Johson! Funds raised will support the Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter. Join us for a night of local standup in support of this really important cause. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Currently, there are 6.9 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, 22,000 of them are within the state of Montana, and this number is expected to grow 22.7% by 2025. As the Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter, our mission is to provide support for local Montanans through free education programs, online resources, 24/7 Helpline and fundraising events. These fundraising events allow us to spread awareness, offer free programs/support, as well as have master level clinicians and social workers accessible 24/7 for anyone in need. We raise awareness and funds to one day have a world without Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Toil & Trouble

Sunday, May 19 // Shows at 2 PM (Door at 1:30), and 6:30 PM (Door at 6) $15 General Admission // $10 for Students // $5 for Children (2-13 years old) // 2 Yrs Old & Under Free (must sit on a lap) Run-time is 55 minutes with no intermission. This hilarious retelling of Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood takes the audience through a whirlwind of fairy tales with a hilarious forest full of jokes and nonstop witch action that will leave you guffawing like a billy goat. This whole community play was originally devised by Brennan Buhl, directed by Rosie Seitz Ayers, and supported by Sussex School ShadowCat Theatre. (Artwork by Jem Adams) For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.