Z Space is a producer of adventurous new works and a vital hub for the Bay Area arts ecosystem.

Our extraordinary two-theater performance space, located in the heart of the Mission District, serves as a home for the Word for Word Performing Arts Company.

Coming Up at Z Space:

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.

Word for Word’s 2025 season is generously sponsored by Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Read more about FIGR and Word for Word's ongoing partnership here.

Check out Z Space… and beyond! Follow us on Instagram to stay connected.

Hosted by Phil Wong and featuring live guitar and piano karaoke!⁠ ⁠ Join us for Karaoke in Z Space’s spacious lobby—the perfect chance to cut loose and belt out your favorite tunes while enjoying a few drinks with your friends. Whether yo
The Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards nominations are out, and Z Space and Word for Word productions racked up a total of 16 noms! Congratulations to the cast and crew of Annunciation, Hard Times: Appalachian Stories by Ron Rash, and Home? A Pal
Dog lovers to the front! Join Word for WordPLAY and Z Space for Muttville Day on Sunday, March 8 from 1-2pm before The Eyes & the Impossible 2pm matinee. You’ll have the chance to meet some Muttville mutts and staff members in the Z Space l
Calling all book lovers! Word for WordPLAY and Z Space are excited to announce our community events for The Eyes & the Impossible, our new show for youth and their families. First up is SF Public Library Day on March 1, at our 11am and 4pm shows.
The first press coverage for The Eyes & the Impossible just dropped in @sfchronicle!⁠ ⁠ “[Word for WordPLAY’s] inaugural show — the first six chapters of Dave Eggers’ “The Eyes & the Impossible” — sho
Tickets are now on sale for The Ache, coming to Z Below March 6 - 14. ⁠ ⁠ The Ache is a new solo musical, written and performed by Maeve Seashore, with a live chamber ensemble. Our story features Ruth, aka “The Truth”, a giant singing, da