Word for WordPLAY Presents:

Word for WordPLAY Family Playdate

Sunday, February 23, 11am - 2pm
at Z Space
Free with reservation

Word for Word is expanding its unique approach of bringing literature to the stage with Word for WordPLAY, a new program for children and their families. We hope to offer a space where the power of play, self-expression, and imagination takes center stage—inviting families to connect, laugh, and explore together through the magic of literature and theater. Our first event is a fun-filled day with lots of literature and theater-themed activities for children, including pictionary, juggling, family freeze dance, charades, and much more.

Robert Moses’ KIN presents

THE KENNINGS, 30TH ANNIVERSARY HOME SEASON

March 14 - 16
on Z Space’s Steindler Stage 

RMK celebrates its 30th anniversary with The Kennings, an all-original program showcasing powerful, genre-bending theatrical dance. This two-act program features a world premiere by Robert Moses, delving into his signature exploration of sensuality, war, race, human rights, and individual freedoms. Complementing the premiere, RMK also presents three original works choreographed by three guest artists.

Flamenco Arts International presents

SONGS FROM A SINKING SHIP

March 28 - 30
on Z Space’s Steindler Stage

Embark on a fantastic flamenco voyage into the unknown. This showing is a work in progress featuring world renowned flamenco artists: Marina Elana, Juan José Amador, Eugenio Iglesias, Carlos Menchaca, Teresa Hernández, Reyes Martín, and living legend El Torombo. Original Concept by Yvonne Zhang, Co-Directed / Created by José Maldonado.

Z Space and Word for Word present:

ANNUNCIATION
BY LAUREN GROFF

Directed by Joel Mullennix

June 18 - July 13
in Z Below

Award winning author, Lauren Groff, brings us a tale of a young woman who moves from New England to Palo Alto, taking her first steps into post-college adulthood. As she tries to discover who she will become, the “god and animal within” fight to define her. Groff was named one of the 100 most influential people by TIME in 2024.

Golden Thread Productions and Z Space present

PILGRIMAGE

Written by Humaira Ghilzai and Bridgette Dutta Portman

October 24 - November 9
on Z Space’s Steindler Stage

Five women embark on a pilgrimage to Mecca. Noor, an Afghan American immigrant, must fulfill her sister’s last wish. Her daughter, Maryam, a tech CEO, seeks to evade her legal woes, while Noor’s nieces—estranged sisters Sosan and Nadia—must complete the pilgrimage to claim their inheritance. Meanwhile, Fatima, a Black Muslim convert and Nadia’s best friend, hopes to find her biological mother. Will this pilgrimage bring the five women closer, or will secrets, rivalries, and old wounds tear them apart?

Z Space provides artists a place to develop and present innovative performance pieces, in a variety of different genres from many diverse voices. We value bravery and the right of artists to express themselves freely. To that end, the opinions and beliefs expressed by artists in our venue do not necessarily reflect those of Z Space, nor of our staff.

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