Zlock Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Events
Bucks Drama Club Presents - Monday Always Leads to Murder
Novembner 20, 21, 22 2024
7pm
It’s not every day that you’re saddled with finding a long lost artifact, solving three twenty year old murders, and writing a play – unless your name is Harry Monday, private eye. Follow the titular Sam Spade wannabe as he sets out to find why suddenly, everyone in Brooklyn needs him to help them out – and if all those requests happen to be connected.
Bucks Music 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 December 6, 2024
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
Bucks Music Society Concert
TWednesday Dec 11, 2024
7pm
Experience the musical prowess of the Bucks County Community College Music Society as they present a showcase that is as diverse as it is delightful. The upcoming concert, is a celebration of varied musical talents and interests, all stemming from the heart of each participating student. Regestration for Free tickets is suggested and donations for the student club is accepted at door. FREE and open to Public .
Jingle All the Way! with Keith Spencer & Friends
Friday December 13, 2024
7:30pm
Celebrate Christmas with the joyful sounds of Keith Spencer and friends! Keith, his wife Amy, and their friends Jessica Edwards and John D. Smitherman will sing all your Christmas favorites backed by the Sounds of the Season Quartet.
The Pennsylvania Philharmonic -The Music of John Williams
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
2pm
Experience the magic of the holiday season with the iconic music of America’s greatest composer, John Williams. Hear beloved selections from E.T. , Harry Potter, Home Alone, Star Wars, Indiana Jones Trilogy (Series), Hook and much more. Celebrate the season with the sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Manheim Steamroller plus the amazing Pennsylvania Philharmonic Holiday Brass.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert- Eric Mintel Quartet
Thursday December 19 2024
7:30pm
Enjoy the holiday spirit! This unique jazz concert will definitely leave you feeling joyful for the holidays! Enjoy an evening full of music, as the Eric Mintel Quartet brings to life the soundtrack from Charles Schulz's endearing 1965 holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas"!
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.