Ready to dive into the world of English-speaking theatre in Zurich? Your first step to becoming a ZEST member is to come meet us! Join us on a Monday evening for a play reading, or drop into an improv workshop or musical theatre session. Anyone who understands English and has an enthusiastic interest in theatre is welcome.

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While we are an English-speaking group, our vibrant community boasts members from all over the world, representing diverse backgrounds and professions. We're always thrilled to welcome new faces, whether you're keen to perform or eager to help with the many vital tasks involved in staging plays and running a theatre group.

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Please note, the minimum age for membership is 16 years old. Members under the age of 18 will require permission from a parent or guardian to join.

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The only prerequisites for membership are that you must speak and understand English. For speaking parts in readings and on stage, it's also important to have clear English diction without a strong accent, ensuring our audiences can easily understand every word.

To become a ZEST member, we ask that you either attend four of our regular sessions (play readings, improv, or musical theatre) or get involved in a production.

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Once you've attended four sessions, you'll be invited to pay a yearly membership fee. This fee helps cover administrative costs, our annual BBQ, the festive Christmas dinner, and other special member events and discounts throughout the year.

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Membership costs CHF 100.- for individuals and CHF 150.- for pairs per year. If you join part-way through the year, a discounted rate will be applied.

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If you're eager to get involved in a production but are unable to attend our non-production events, please don't hesitate to contact us - we'd love to hear from you!

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You don't need to inform us in advance if you plan to attend any of our events. However, we do ask that you check the relevant event page beforehand to confirm that a Monday evening reading, improv workshop, or musical theatre session is scheduled for the date you wish to come along.

At ZEST, we're always on the lookout for new talent, both on and off stage. Putting on a theatrical production requires a vast array of roles beyond acting, and we welcome anyone eager to contribute. This includes directing, stage management, sound and light design and operation, make-up, hair, props, set dressing, costumes, front of house, set design and construction, prompting, marketing, and many other essential tasks.

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We strive to include everyone who wants to help with a production in their preferred capacity. Our many experienced members are always happy to coach newer members in areas they're unfamiliar with, and we actively encourage exploring all the different facets of theatre.

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