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mover. shaker. theater maker.
Curatorial Director at @zspacesf
Director of New Works at @awesometheatre

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So much is happening at Z Space this fall and we don't want you to miss a thing! Z Space Curatorial Director Nikki Meñez, who leads the selection of our rental programming, is here to help guide you through our fall calendar and connect you with the art and events you won't want to miss.⁠
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Learn more at zspace.org! by @nikstagram04

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Tickets on sale now! Awesometheatre.org

BLOODLINE

A DEI Horror Comedy

Written by Rebecca Pierce

Directed by Marc Abrigo

After being laid off from her job as a DEI consultant in San Francisco, Naomi finds out she’s inherited a mysterious plot of land from her grandmother in rural Missouri. When she gets there she discovers the land is part of a historic plantation that once enslaved her ancestors, and the current co-owners want her help exercising the ghosts of the past.

Nothing can be ignored forever.

When?: May 1st – May 23rd, 2026 PDT
Where?: 7pm @ Eclectic Box

#sftheatre #ghosts #DEIhorrorComedy #bloodline taken in Eclectic Box SF by @nikstagram04

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The next edition of Karaoke Nightz @ Z will be a fundraiser for Killing My Lobster’s 2026 Residency at Z Space.⁠
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After pausing operations during the summer of 2025, San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy company Killing My Lobster made its triumphant return to the stage with a residency at Z Space in 2026!⁠
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Join us on Monday, April 13 for an evening of cocktails, choruses, and camaraderie, and help us raise funds to support our continued collaboration.⁠
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🎟️Free RSVP via link in bio ⁠
📅Monday, April 13 7-11pm⁠
📍Z Space Lobby by @nikstagram04

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Nikki took in a black cat because they are said to bring prosperity.
Cats however are more about being Divas than working Devo. It’s pure MAGIC at incurring vet bills and disrupting meetings.

#theatremagicisntfree

Awesometheatre.org/donate by @nikstagram04

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Release your inhibitions! Karaoke NightZ @ Z returns Monday, February 9 in the Z Space lobby, hosted by the inimitable Charlie Gray!⁠
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Whether you are country or rock n’ roll, whether you are an operatic star or punk rock screamer, this is your chance to shine. All skill levels are welcome in our judgement free zone!⁠
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Happy Hour is from 7pm – 8pm! Join us for our 3, 2, 1, deal - $3 off cocktails, $2 off wine, and $1 off beer.⁠
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RSVP encouraged for this free event!⁠
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🎟️Free event, RSVP via link in bio⁠
📅February 9⁠
📍Z Space Lobby⁠ by @nikstagram04

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From confused student to curatorial director! ✨ Nikki Meñez found her calling. What's YOURS? 🤔 Drop your passion in the comments! 👇 #ZSpace #TheaterLife #ArtsLover #Directing #WhatsPoppin #BayAreaArts #Inspiration taken in The Complex Recording Studio by @nikstagram04

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During a year of technology-driven isolation, political polarization, and attacks on the most marginalized in our society, Z Space and Word for Word continued to make space for community and dialogue through the art of storytelling. ⁠
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We invite you to break out of the algorithm and join Z Space and Word for Word for even more programming designed to foster connection in 2026!⁠
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When you make a tax-deductible donation of any size, you ensure this vital home for empathy and connection lives on for generations to come. AND when you give before the end of our fiscal year on December 31, you will be invited to our Break the Algorithm Party in January designed to bring us together in community and kick off a new year of bold, risky new plays.⁠
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Learn more and donate via the link in our bio!⁠ by @nikstagram04

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Join us for a post-show conversation with Halima Kazem, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Program in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Stanford University, moderated by Nikki Meñez, producer, director, and Curatorial Director at Z Space. The conversation will explore the social, political, and gender dynamics at the heart of PILGRIMAGE, and how the play resonates within today’s cultural and political landscape.⁠
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Event attendance is included in your ticket purchase. ⁠
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🎟 Buy Tickets→ link in bio⁠
📅 11/9⁠
🎭10/24 - 11/8⁠
📍Z Space’s Steindler Stage⁠ by @nikstagram04

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Clockwise from the top left-

Wynne Chan: SF native. Managing Director, Golden Thread ProductionsArtistic Director, Shows.cool Productions and brave soul who signed on to this project just two weeks ago to direct and now we are forcing her to judge! If she’s not doing theater she’s cooking up a storm at home.

The Unicorn: You can’t see her, but she’s there. Judging you. Always. Like Elf on a shelf. But looking for a solid 50/50 ratio of naughty to nice.

Tavis Kammet: Tavis Kammet is a superstar actor appearing in just so many plays. He has multiple theater degrees from England(the best country for acting) and has performed on Shakespeare’s globe theater, for punch drunk theater company, theater du complicite and most importantly, awesome theater. He teaches theater for the money in Hayward.

Rasheed Custer: Rasheed is the best there is at what he does and what he does ain’t pretty....Sex? He wants me to write/say it’s sex? I will not. (Wait! Crap!) He also does all sorts of performing with no sex involved around the SF Bay and serves as “Shark in a Santa Hat” on the Awesome Theatre Board of directors.

Joe Waterman: Joe Waterman is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Eclectic Box. He enjoys judging others just slightly more than constantly berating himself on the daily. Joe is 5’4, a Pisces (obviously) and will accept bribes for points.

Nikki Menez: Nikki Meñez is a director, choreographer, and arts administrator who is moved to challenge what theater looks like and how stories are told. She’s also a champion at Meow based Cat Karaoke. She also happens to be the Director of New Works for Awesome Theatre. by @nikstagram04

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10 entered. 7 survived to Round 2: Pitch Slam TONIGHT @eclecticboxsf

This is the first round of #WeirdStock presented in front of a live audience.

Come be a part of deciding what we develop in 2026 and beyond! #newlocalweird #neworksfestival #scriptcompetition #playwriters #sftheatre by @nikstagram04

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Giving love to the folks behind the magic every show. Fair to say our Stage Manager loves the music too 🧡🪄

SM: Trinity Wicklund
ASM: Morgan Bright
Lighting Designer: Claudio Silva
Sound Designer: Michael Creason
A1: Dan Hall
A2: Wolfie Lewandowski
Board Operator: Anthony Aranda
Video Designer: Sarah Phykitt

Only 8 shows left! Grab your tickets while you can.

*Credits and love to @roltheatre for the idea! Happy closing weekend & break legs! taken in Z Space by @nikstagram04

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On today’s first part of a double Yay, we chat with Nikki Meñez! Nikki shares with us their upbringing in the Bay Area, their artistic pursuits and upcoming projects/collaborations! Tune in and join us! #theyaypodcast #bayareatheaterpodcast #zbelow #zspace #artistssupportingartists by @nikstagram04

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