ABOUT THE SHOW ROOM
The ZACC Show Room is located in the heart of downtown Missoula in the beautiful, historic Studebaker Building, and can house a maximum of 150 seated and 350 standing. Adjacent to the Show Room is the Blackfoot Gallery & Lounge, which can be booked in addition to the theatre for events requiring extra, separate space.
The name of our event center harkens back to the building's original use as an automobile garage and showroom. The Studebaker Building is listed on the National Historic Registry, and served a growing automobile industry from the 1920s through the 1950s, when its owner Louis Nybo sold and repaired Studebakers here — the then vehicle of choice for Missoula's police force.
SHOW ROOM AMENITIES
Our event center boasts 150 chairs, 20 rectangular 72" banquet tables, twelve 30" round wooden-top cocktail tables (which adjust in height), an adjustable theatre lighting system, a state-of-the-art sound system, backdrop and blackout curtains, a 5,000-lumen projector and 9' by 16' mechanical screen, a removable stage, a backstage area with access to the kitchen and upstairs bathrooms, with public access bathrooms and an interactive play space just outside the entrance. The Show Room holds a beer, wine, and cider non-profit service license, and events in the Show Room serving alcohol are catered to by trained and certified ZACC bartenders.
The Show Room is available to rent for private events, for use by non-profits, and for festival events requiring passes.
Performances in the Show Room are exclusively booked by the ZACC. To inquire about booking a show in the ZACC Show Room, please go to Book a Show.
The ZACC does not stock linens. If your event requires tablecloths or other linens we recommend renting from Missoula Textile Services.
The ZACC's kitchen is not commercial, and foods served to the public must be prepared offsite (though our kitchen is perfect for discreet food service prep/set-up and for keeping foods hot or cold). For great local catering, we recommend Biga Pizza, Masala, Bravo! Catering, and Burns St. Bistro.
If you have questions, please email Gallery and Venue Director Mikyla Veis, at mikyla@zootownarts.org.
Below are some examples of room layout, but they are by no means exhaustive. We work with you to arrange the space in the way best suited to your event.
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THRUST
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THEATER IN THE ROUND
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CENTER DANCE FLOOR
POSTPONED: Revival Visiting Comedian Series: Brett Davis
Doors at 7:30 // Show at 8 // Openers TBA // Tickets $12 advance // $15 at the door
Free Comedy Workshop with Brett happening the afternoon before the show // Details TBA
https://www.brettdavis.rip/
Brett Davis is an Andy Kaufman Award-winning comedian, often performing under the guises of his many twisted characters. He hosts The Podcast For Laundry on Forever Dog, a dark satire of niche podcasting. He previously hosted, wrote and produced over 170 episodes of the live public access variety show, The Special Without Brett Davis. He has been named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central and he was profiled by the New York Times.
He is a writer and cast member for the National Lampoon Radio Hour, and a voice on Our Cartoon President. He has appeared on Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Chris Gethard Show, Jon Glaser Loves Gear, and Animals, as well as the film Clara's Ghost. He also wrote and starred in several web series for Comedy Central and IFC, including Boy Band, Mad Memes and Autumn With Dracula.
He is the host of the long-running showcase The Macaulay Culkin Show, and was a featured act at SF SketchFest, New York Comedy Festival, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, High Plains Comedy Festival, Crom Comedy Fest, Fest, Lincoln Calling, Austin Sketch Fest and the Brooklyn Comedy Festival.
OPENERS TBA
FREE COMEDY WORKSHOP WITH BRETT -- happening the afternoon before the show -- details and registration TBA
REVIVAL VISITING COMEDIAN SERIES
The Revival Visiting Comedian Series has the mission of bringing a diverse range of comedians from across the country to Missoula who may not otherwise find their way to our region, state, or city. With an emphasis on female-identifying/gender nonconforming comedians, queer/trans comedians, native and immigrant comedians, comedians of color, and independent artists, each visiting comic not only performs at the ZACC, but also holds a free comedy workshop for the community with the focus of their choice.
