The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center entertains, educates, and inspires the community by presenting a diverse array of high quality performing artists and providing engaging learning opportunities that contribute to the cultural, social, and economic vitality of the Southcoast. Each year, the Z’s educational programs engage more than 15,000 local students and teachers, and excite more than 100,000 Z patrons who fill the city’s restaurants, hotels, and attractions. The Z supports 180 jobs, with a $5.2 million economic impact on the local economy.