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An afternoon of poetic prose and symphonic sounds presented by New Bedford Historical Society, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, and the Zeiterion.
Through a unique arrangement of original works and homages to literary and entertainment legends, this event honors New Bedford’s abolitionist past, brings attention to present struggles for liberation, and expresses hope for a future free from oppression. Prepare for an interactive experience of community, culture, and history.
Free and open to the public at Gallery X, located at 169 Williams St, New Bedford.
Please note: Seating in Gallery X is limited, and will available on a first come, first served basis.
The Z’s 2021/22 season is on sale to Z Supporters starting July 13. Join our community of supporters and get access before the public on July 27!
Headliner: East Coast Soul
Opener: Ivory Jones & White Chocolate ft Pat Loomis
Living Muse by Ten31
Aerialist Gina DeFreitas
Close-Up Magician TJ Rorschach
Face Painting by Jen’s Joyful Painting
Wicked Queer Puppet Theatre
Limited Edition Zeiterion T-Shirts Available at Raise the Roof!
To meet the needs and desires of the multiple communities represented in Greater New Beford, The Z offers a variety of performing arts programs – oftentimes in areas of the city that may not otherwise access the performing arts. We strive to provide experiences that remove the barrier of cost and are produced in collaboration with community partners. These interactive educational experiences include concerts, discussions, classes, screenings, college fairs, and more!
Activating the building
We want to be your community living room. We’ve activated previously unused space to increase capacity for gathering and are excited to welcome the community for not only shows, but new experiences. Including more voices We are dedicated to presenting an array of voices and lived experiences, particularly from New Bedford, on and off the stage. Do you want your voice to be heard? Please join our board of directors, volunteer usher team, Teen Ambassador program, or advisory boards.
Connecting with Community
The Z’s new Community Time policy gives every employee time to learn about, connect with, and give back to organizations in our community that are led by, or in service of, groups underrepresented at The Z. Let us know how The Z can support your organization!
This is your Zeiterion.
To make it so, we need to hear from you. Please tell us when you have feedback, volunteer opportunities, or ways we can support your work in the community.
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The box office is open for ticket sales two hours before a Mainstage performance and one hour before films and performances in the Speakeasy and at Stage Door Live. You can reach the box office by phone at (508) 994-2900 during business hours.
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged unless the event is cancelled or postponed.
If an event is cancelled or postponed, you will have the option to receive a refund or credit, or you may donate the value of your ticket back to The Z.
A cancellation notice will be posted on this website, as well as:
There is a limit of up to 9 tickets for a single performance. To purchase 10 or more tickets for a single performance, please contact the box office at (508) 994-2900 for a group sale.
A ticket limit helps to ensure fairness in the market and mitigates the possibility of large numbers of seats being stockpiled by third-party sellers. Customers who are not making a group sale but attempt to manipulate or exceed ticket limits may have the entirety of their order(s) for that event cancelled.
At an artist's request, ticket limits may be less than 9 per order for their performance.
The Zeiterion prohibits cameras, sound recorders, and video equipment at performances.
Patrons are welcome to take photos from mobile devices before and after a show.
Include your accessibility requests at time of reservation or purchase.
Please indicate your accessibility requests, including number of accessible seats, at time of reservation or purchase. For online purchases, leave a note in the comments at check-out. We'd like to accommodate all requests, but please note that accessible seating is on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be guaranteed.
No refunds, no exchanges, unless the event is cancelled or postponed.
If you are unable to attend a performance for which you have tickets, please consider giving those tickets to a friend or family member. The Zeiterion does not authorize its tickets for resale through third party sellers.
Please arrive 40 minutes prior to showtime.
Please arrive at least 40 minutes before the show to ensure orderly seating of each school group.
Please bring one chaperone for every 10 students.
We strongly recommend bringing one chaperone for every 10 students to ensure child safety and an enjoyable viewing experience for all. We welcome one free chaperone ticket per 10 student tickets with code TEACHER at check-out or reservation.
Adults without children are not permitted at Schooltime shows.
Unaccompanied adults are welcome to attend the public performance presentation when available, but Schooltime performances are for Pre-K through 12 students and teachers, home school communities, neurodiverse community organizations, and caregivers with children.