Zlock Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Events
Tibetan Refugee Buddhist Monk Visit and Mandala Creation
Monday October 21, 2024 thru Thursday October 24, 2024
11am - 7pm
Tibetan Refugee Buddhist Monk Visit and Mandala Creation Oct 21 – 24 Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India will visit Bucks for four days to create a large sand Mandala sculpture. Free and open to the public. Solarium room on Newtown Campus Oct 21 Mandala Creation and Craft Sale - 12pm – 5pm - Solarium Oct 22 &23 Mandala Creation and Craft Sale - 12pm – 6pm - Solarium Oct 24 - Closing Ceremony and Parade – 12pm- 2pm – Solarium to Neshaminy Creek .
Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Saturday November 2, 2024
7:30pm
Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966.. They’ve subsequently played a variety of styles in a number of different groups, as well as with their father, jazz giant Dave Brubeck,
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
Saturday November 9, 2024
3:30pm
A a joyous, heartfelt adventure that delves into the rich, tuneful traditions of Día de Muertos bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores.
Cultural Streaming-Pat Martino in Bielsko-Biala
Thursday November 14, 2024
12:15pm
Considered one of the bebop big four alongside Joe Pass, Jim Hall, and Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino wins over the Bielsko-Biala audience with his multifaceted and incisive virtuosity. Free and Open to Public. 90 min
Shades of Buble
Saturday November 16, 2024
3pm
A Three Man tribute to Michael Buble gives audiences seamless variety by combining big band standards from the jazz era, classic hits from the 50s/60s/70s, as well as Billboard chart toppers from today in a high energy show that generates standing ovations from sold-out crowds." Charitable concert
Bucks Jazz & Rock Ensembles Fall 24
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024
7pm
Directed by Pianist Jeff Baumeister and Guitarist John Sheridan of the music faculty, the Bucks Studnet Ensambles perform a repertoire of the masters and premieres newly composed works by today’s world-renowned jazz, rock and pop artists. FREE and open to Public .
Bucks Dance Showcase
Friday May 10, 2022
7 pm
Bucks County Community College's Dance program is introducing their first live performance. This showcase will be an accumulation of faculty work, student choreography, and screen dance excerpts. These works will explore different dance styles as well as original choreography. The Dance Program at Bucks welcomes the community to attend and enjoy an evening of movement. Directed by Bucks Dance Coordinator/Dance Faculty Tia Di Pietro. FREE and open to Public- Reservations Suggested
In October 2014, Bucks County Community College announced that the Gateway Auditorium would be renamed in honor of Kevin Zlock and his wife Sima, for their generous support of the College. The Kevin and Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center hosts musical and theatrical performances, business conferences, and educational events throughout the year.
The Zlock Performing Arts Center offers exceptional staging, lighting, and acoustics in an intimate 339-seat theater. The venue is located at the Bucks County Community College Newtown Campus, just 45 minutes north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Zlock Performing Arts Center is also available for rent on a limited basis to external for-profit and non-profit groups and organizations.
Theater Policies
In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety, security, and convenience of Zlock Performing Arts Center patrons and performers, we ask that you please take a moment to review our policies.
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Box Office
Opens one hour before all events. Terms & Conditions Refund Policy: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for this ticket may be issued at the option of the management. Spring 2024 Box Office Hours: Monday- 12pm – 2pm Tuesday- 1pm - 4pm Wednesday- 12pm – 2pm Thursday- 1pm - 4pm Friday-N/A One 90 min Before Each Show
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Late Seating
Late seating is at the discretion of House Management and may not be possible for some performances. If you arrive late, ushers will seat you at the earliest appropriate time during the performance. Out of respect for the performers on stage and the other audience members, you will be asked to wait in the lobby with the usher until the appropriate seating break. In some cases, this will not be until intermission, so please plan accordingly. If you need to leave the performance early, we ask that you leave at a point in the performance when moving around would be of minimal disturbance to those around you. When you return, you will be asked to wait with the usher until the next seating break.
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Cell Phone & Camera Usage
All electronic devices must be turned off or silenced during performances.
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Food & Beverages
We offer beer, wine, mixed drinks, non alcoholic beverages and snacks for purchase at the ZPAC lobby cash bar. The ZPAC Lobby Bar opens at 6pm before 7:30pm shows. Beverages are only allowed in theater in our Zlock theater lidded cups which are available for purchase at the lobby bar. These can be reused when you return at future shows. Cash bar
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Lost & Found
The Bucks Security Office (Cottage 4) oversees and manages any items left behind. Found items will be kept secure in our Security Office for two weeks. Personal items found such as wallets, ID cards, credit cards, and keys will immediately be turned into the Security Office. Please call 215-968-8911 to inquire about lost items.
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Discounts
Bucks County Community College faculty and staff, Alumni, Seniors 65+, Veterans, Active Military and First responders save 10% off each online order for select shows, Please call or visit the Box Office for savings code. Current Bucks students with valid ID receive free admission to select performances as noted. Please call or visit Box Office for tickets.
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Seniors
65+; Enjoy 10% off General or Premium priced tickets at select shows by calling or visiting our Box office at 215- 968-8469 to receive savings code.
Theater Accessibility
The Kevin & Sima Zlock Performing Arts Center accommodates the needs of individuals with physical disabilities. We provide seats for patrons with limited mobility and accommodation for Personal Care Attendants.
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Limited Mobility
Accessible seats are available for people with mobility disabilities and their companions. People who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices and people who cannot climb steps, or walk long distances are permitted to purchase Accessible Seats. People who, because of their disability, cannot sit in a straight-back chair, or those whose service dogs cannot lie safely in the aisle, are also permitted to purchase Accessible Seats. Please mention your specific needs when purchasing your tickets.
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Personal Care Attendants
We provide complimentary admission for government-funded or paid personal care attendants (PCAs) whose attendance is required to enable people with severe disabilities (i.e. people who require around-the-clock assistance) to attend events. Depending on the event and the location of the ticketed patron's seat, the PCA will either be provided a seat or will be directed to a location nearby where the PCA can stand. Any request for a complimentary PCA admission must be made when purchasing the patron's ticket by calling the Box Office at 215-968-8087.