Powerhouse Productions

For the 24th year in a row, B-Side Studios has the upmost honor to continue on the tradition of Powerhouse Productions in presenting our annual Black Excellence month production, taking place Saturday February 25th at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.

"And Then There Was Hip Hop" featuring the live stage production of "THE REALNESS" written by Idris Goodwin, Produced & Directed by Maurice D. Proffit (in his FINAL production as a Director).

This is a Hip Hop love story that takes place in the mid-90s filled with an unforgettable story, music, rhymes and drama that sticks to your ribs. The combination of this story and this STELLAR cast is set up to be nothing short of a classic! You CANNOT Miss This!

(Poster art work done by the incomparable Sai Sharma. Inspired by "The Source" magazine)

Tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35209/production/1147168?performanceId=11209177.

Don't just meet us there, BEAT US THERE! LETS GO!

🎭Another Chapter from B-Side Studios 🎭

The year is 1968. One year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that laws banning in*******al marriage violate the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Day is April 4th. The same day as the assassination of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, an in*******al couple are headed to the south to solidify their love in holy matrimony. They stop at the Lorraine motel for the evening, just to be confronted by both sets of their parents that may or may not take issue with their upcoming union.

B-Side Studios Proudly presents to you "Lorraine" (Written by Carlos J Gomez / Produced & Directed by Maurice D. Proffit) This story is the latest live production brought to you by B-Side Studios (in association with Neogrid and the Prairie Center for the Arts) in recognition of our 23 years of celebrating Black Excellence Month, coming to you LIVE on Saturday February 26th 2022 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg, IL. Tickets are on sale NOW at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35209/production/1087215

This show is a mix of drama/comedy and age appropriate for the ENTIRE family. Due to the nature of the current health climate, we will be adhering to social distancing protocols in the theatre, by only selling half capacity, resulting in plenty of space between families. Making sure that your health is in tact takes full precedence over the traditional objective of maximizing ticket sales. We want to ensure that we can provide a memorable evening whilst satiating your peace of mind and making sure you and all members of your family are protected.

Don't just meet me there, BEAT ME THERE! :D We look forward to seeing you all at the theatre!

Poster Design by the talented Sai Sharma

*Another chapter from B-Side Studios*