Before Pride… Comes Wrath! (18+)
Saturday, March 8th // $20 // $25 Drag Supporter // Doors at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // 18+ Montana Drag Wrestling is back at the ZACC! After a stupendous Rumble Royale, many gasts were flabbered! The MDW Championship changed hands leaving Bounce Haus utterly tarnished and bereft of gold. Stella Kinesis, having won the Rumble in an astounding ironwoman performance, challenges Margaret Murder for the championship! Iris Von Moxxii seeks Stella’s former belt, the Lipsync Werkhorse title, in what will surely be a lipsync smackdown against meteoric talent Ace of Hearts! Pair of Hearts also defend their Tag Team Titles from Ahh Damnit and Stella Pearl, a pair of brawling burlesquers eager to make their names known in MDW! Plus! Not to be outdone by baby bro, Jack of Hearts will face off against newcomer Bironic in both wrestlers’ debut singles match! The Bitterrooters Against Drag EXPLODE as Ch-Brad finally finds the fire to face off against Alpha Brad! All this plus drag performance by legendary Christina Drake, the charismatic clownery of Summer De Winter and compelling comedics from Betty McPhee! Celebrate Pride Month with us this year in a show utterly unlike any other! Check your holy works at the door, because Before Pride…Comes Wrath!!
Trio
Thursday, June 12 // 7:30 PM // Doors 7 PM // $25 General Admission // $30-$35 Theatre Supporter Ticket* // $20 Students and Seniors // All Ages *All tickets are General Admission. Theatre Supporter Tickets are a way for audience members to offer additional support to the production. Open captions will be available at all performances for our deaf/hearing impaired/ hard of hearing community. Audio description will be provided on June 13th, and both shows on June 14th for our blind/visually impaired/low vision community. Trio A new play by Jane BestDirected by Kinsey Sternad Old family wounds are reopened when wayward triplet, Brianna, is caught breaking into her sister, Lindsey’s, house at 2am one cold January morning. The sisters haven’t seen or spoken to each other in a decade. Lindsey calls Maddie – the third triplet – and the trio embarks on a conversation that could start to heal them or break them apart for good. This play is a heartfelt, one-act family drama about sisterhood, grief, growth, and forgiveness.
Battle of the Rock Gods Drag Show
Friday, May 31 // Door at 9:00 PM // Show at 10:00 PM // $15 ADV // $20 DOS 🎸👑 Welcome to the Battle of the Rock Gods Drag Show! 👑🎸Strap in, babes—it’s gonna be loud, proud, and glam as hell! Come cheer, scream, and sashay your way through a night of glitter, guitars, and god-tier drag as our fierce queens, kings, and non-binary royalty channel their inner rock legends and battle it out for the ultimate crown: Drag Rock God of the Night! You, yes YOU, fabulous audience, hold the power. Will you vote for the glam goddess of glitter rock? The leather-clad metal king? Or a divine androgynous icon who melts faces and gender norms? Only your votes will decide who struts away as The Champaign of the night. (Yes, honey, we said Champaign—with bubbles, flair, and a wink. 🍾💋) 🔥 Where? The ZACC🔥 When? May 31st🔥 Tickets? $15 presale (because you’re smart), $20 at the door (still worth every penny, darling) So don’t be a drag—well, actually, do! Snatch your tickets early, throw on some eyeliner, and get ready to rock out with your frock out. 🎤✨This is a celebration of all genders, all expressions, and all the fabulousness. See you there, rock gods and goddexxes! ⚡️
Stories We Tell Ourselves
Thursday, May 22 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES is a theatricalized presentation of true stories from the recovery community. This presentation is based on an 8-week Storytelling Workshop offered by No Joke Theater to members of the Missoula recovery community. Their personal stories reflect on the challenges and intricacies of recovery, providing the audience with a unique glimpse of how addiction and recovery touch all of us. No Joke Theater is the only theater company in Montana that creates theater with the formerly incarcerated, individuals under court-ordered supervision and members of the recovery community. (No Joke Theater is fiscally sponsored by Arts Missoula.)
Nebula Nights (18+)
Friday, May 23 // $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter // Doors at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // 18+ Cheeky Geeky Vaudeville is back at it again for a night of intergalactic entertainment with Nebula Nights. Join us for an evening of excitement as we explore the galaxies, encounter sultry alien life forms, and lose our hearts to starship troopers in a galaxy far, far away. This 18+ variety show will feature burlesque, drag, belly dance, stand-up comedy and more! Come and join us for an evening of galactic thrills!
The Perfect Pour
Sunday, May 4 // Door at 1:30 PM // Show at 2 PM // $15 General Admission // $10 for Kids 4 to 12 // Kids 3 & Under Get in Free (May Need to Sit on Lap) Embark on a playful journey in “The Perfect Pour,” where mastering the art of pouring tea becomes an extraordinary adventure. With puppetry, juggling, balancing acts, and captivating storytelling, this one-hour show is a lively and entertaining experience for all ages!
Monster + Farmer: A Frankenstein Tale, by JM Christiansen
The Montana Repertory Theatre PresentsMonster + Farmer: A Frankenstein Tale, by JM ChristiansenEducational Fall Tour Matinee & Evening Shows on Saturday, August 31Matinee // Door at 1:30 PM // Show at 2 PMEvening // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PMPick What You Pay // Get tickets at: https://montanarep.com/monsterfarmer Montana Repertory Theatre proudly announces its 20th annual educational tour production, Monster + Farmer. This modern retelling of the classic Frankenstein tale is set on a Montana ranch near the picturesque Mission Mountains. The tour will begin with two public performances on August 31 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM at the Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula, MT. Monster + Farmer offers a modern twist on the classic Frankenstein tale on a Montana ranch near the Mission Mountains. Step into the world of Riley, a teenage science whiz living on a Montana ranch near the Mission Mountains. When she picks up a copy of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” Riley is inspired to craft a DIY creature of her own – all chronicled on her YouTube channel! When her creation goes haywire, Riley and her brother Aidan must minimize the chaos (and save the cows!) while all the world watches through their smartphones. MONSTER + FARMER is about creation and connection in an increasingly digital world. The play delves into themes of family dynamics, the anxiety of social media, and the importance of seeking help, all while showcasing an innovative, determined female lead excelling in science and technology. Monster + Farmer is written for middle and high school students but great for all ages! About the Montana Repertory Theatre (Missoula, Mont.) Established in 1967, the Montana Repertory Theatre is the resident professional theatre at the University of Montana. Standing at the cross-section of educational and professional theatre, The Rep produces work that celebrates, engages, and challenges the people of Missoula and the state of Montana. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Monster + Farmer: A Frankenstein Tale, by JM Christiansen
The Montana Repertory Theatre PresentsMonster + Farmer: A Frankenstein Tale, by JM ChristiansenEducational Fall Tour Matinee & Evening Shows on Saturday, August 31Matinee // Door at 1:30 PM // Show at 2 PMEvening // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PMPick What You Pay // Get tickets at: https://montanarep.com/monsterfarmer Montana Repertory Theatre proudly announces its 20th annual educational tour production, Monster + Farmer. This modern retelling of the classic Frankenstein tale is set on a Montana ranch near the picturesque Mission Mountains. The tour will begin with two public performances on August 31 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM at the Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula, MT. Monster + Farmer offers a modern twist on the classic Frankenstein tale on a Montana ranch near the Mission Mountains. Step into the world of Riley, a teenage science whiz living on a Montana ranch near the Mission Mountains. When she picks up a copy of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” Riley is inspired to craft a DIY creature of her own – all chronicled on her YouTube channel! When her creation goes haywire, Riley and her brother Aidan must minimize the chaos (and save the cows!) while all the world watches through their smartphones. MONSTER + FARMER is about creation and connection in an increasingly digital world. The play delves into themes of family dynamics, the anxiety of social media, and the importance of seeking help, all while showcasing an innovative, determined female lead excelling in science and technology. Monster + Farmer is written for middle and high school students but great for all ages! About the Montana Repertory Theatre (Missoula, Mont.) Established in 1967, the Montana Repertory Theatre is the resident professional theatre at the University of Montana. Standing at the cross-section of educational and professional theatre, The Rep produces work that celebrates, engages, and challenges the people of Missoula and the state of Montana. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
The Montana Repertory Theatre Presents ‘The Odyssey’ Adapted by Briandaniel Oglesby
The Montana Repertory Theatre PresentsTHE ODYSSEYAdapted by Briandaniel Oglesby Friday, September 1 at 7 PM (Door opens at 6:30 PM) / Pick What You PaySaturday, September 2 at 2 PM (Door opens at 1:30 PM) / $20 General Admission, $12 for 18 & underFor tickets visit: https://montanarep.com/ The Montana Repertory Theater is proud to announce its upcoming educational outreach tour of The Odyssey, adapted by Briandaniel Oglesby – beginning with opening performances in Missoula at the Zootown Arts Community Center! This comedic retelling of Homer’s epic poem will tour schools, libraries, and community centers across Montana this fall. The Odyssey follows the journey of Odysseus as he encounters Cyclops, sirens, and more on his 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War. Oglesby’s adaptation condenses this sprawling tale into a fast-paced, slapstick comedy performed by a small ensemble of three actors playing dozens of characters. Through imaginative storytelling and physical comedy, the play captures the poetry and tragedy of the original work while making it accessible to modern audiences. The Odyssey is part of Montana Rep’s educational tour program, which aims to bring live theater to areas of the state with limited access to arts education. The play will tour over 30 schools from Thompson Falls, MT, to Wibaux, MT, reaching thousands of middle and high school students. Each performance includes an interactive component where students can participate directly in the story and take workshops led by The Rep’s tour team. The Odyssey is directed by UM Theatre and Dance Graduate student Jacob Christiansen and features actors Stephen Blotzke, Mena Carrara-Ackerman, and Jensen Hill. Blotzke and Carrarra-Ackerman are alums of UM Theatre and Dance. About the Montana Repertory Theatre (Missoula, Mont.) Established in 1967, the Montana Repertory Theatre is the resident professional theatre at the University of Montana. Standing at the cross-section of educational and professional theatre, The Rep produces work that celebrates, engages, and challenges the people of Missoula and the state of Montana. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
The Montana Repertory Theatre Presents ‘The Odyssey’ Adapted by Briandaniel Oglesby
The Montana Repertory Theatre PresentsTHE ODYSSEYAdapted by Briandaniel Oglesby Friday, September 1 at 7 PM (Door opens at 6:30 PM) / Pick What You PaySaturday, September 2 at 2 PM (Door opens at 1:30 PM) / $20 General Admission, $12 for 18 & underFor tickets visit: https://montanarep.com/ The Montana Repertory Theater is proud to announce its upcoming educational outreach tour of The Odyssey, adapted by Briandaniel Oglesby – beginning with opening performances in Missoula at the Zootown Arts Community Center! This comedic retelling of Homer’s epic poem will tour schools, libraries, and community centers across Montana this fall. The Odyssey follows the journey of Odysseus as he encounters Cyclops, sirens, and more on his 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War. Oglesby’s adaptation condenses this sprawling tale into a fast-paced, slapstick comedy performed by a small ensemble of three actors playing dozens of characters. Through imaginative storytelling and physical comedy, the play captures the poetry and tragedy of the original work while making it accessible to modern audiences. The Odyssey is part of Montana Rep’s educational tour program, which aims to bring live theater to areas of the state with limited access to arts education. The play will tour over 30 schools from Thompson Falls, MT, to Wibaux, MT, reaching thousands of middle and high school students. Each performance includes an interactive component where students can participate directly in the story and take workshops led by The Rep’s tour team. The Odyssey is directed by UM Theatre and Dance Graduate student Jacob Christiansen and features actors Stephen Blotzke, Mena Carrara-Ackerman, and Jensen Hill. Blotzke and Carrarra-Ackerman are alums of UM Theatre and Dance. About the Montana Repertory Theatre (Missoula, Mont.) Established in 1967, the Montana Repertory Theatre is the resident professional theatre at the University of Montana. Standing at the cross-section of educational and professional theatre, The Rep produces work that celebrates, engages, and challenges the people of Missoula and the state of Montana. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
