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We were inspired to dream big!
In 2018 we began with a single idea – to improve your patron experience at The Z. Five years later, our concept for new seating and better bathrooms has grown into an ambitious historic restoration and renovation project that will usher the 100-year-old building into the next century. Our vision will transform The Z into a stunning state-of-the-art facility and a community living room bustling with activity and a home for all.
Beginning this September, we’ll embark on a 14-to-18-month transformation. Historic elements will be fully restored and unused spaces will be given new life.
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When The Z re-opens, you'll experience new seats, a new sound system, and improved bathrooms. You’ll also find an expanded lobby, a glorious marquee, and more space for community connection and creative expression.
A hundred years after the Zeiterion first opened its doors, and 40 years since its last major renovation, we are well on our way to making this vision a realitybut we’re not there yet.
We will need your help to get to the finish line, so please visit Zeiterion.org after October 1 for ways you can support this project.
Theater
The theater will be restored top-tobottom with modern comforts, including new seats and restrooms, accessibility upgrades, and improved sound and lighting, While mainting its historic characteristics.
Speakeasy Lounge
An exciting addition to the Zeiterion, the Speakeasy Lounge offers another performance space for smaller, more intimate shows – as well as community gatherings, rental opportunities, and more.
Purchase Street
A new, historically appropriate marquee will be returned to the façade for the first time since the mid-century. The box office moves to the front of the building, improving the buying experience and creating a dynamic street presence.
Movement Studio
Increasing our capacity for learning opportunities, this dedicated rehearsal and classroom space has acoustic isolation considerations so instruction will not be affected by performances inside the theater.
