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THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES

WHAT IS THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES?

An original theater production written and produced by House of Cards VA's senior resident artist Joshua D. Harris. This play focuses on themes of racial prejudice, aggressive policing, and discrimination all rooted in the pursuit of higher education by African American students. The Hillside Chronicles premiered last February at Brightpoint Community College and will return on stage this Summer.

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WHO IS JOSHUA D. HARRIS?

Nicknamed the “Internet’s Busiest Boyfriend” Joshua has been performing melodic hip hop and RnB under the alias Dai Dream and has amassed a core following in Richmond’s underground music scene. Before music however his heart has always belonged to the theater; writing and performing in leading and supporting roles during his time as a theater major at John Tyler Community College (now known as Bright Point Community College). His hope is that he can use theater as a way to shine light on conversations such as  racism, mental health, and humanity.

WHAT MAKES THIS SHOW SPECIAL?

THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES is a 100% locally produced show, with all of it's production budget and funding coming from donations of community patrons and small business.

UPCOMING SHOWS

  • All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (World Premiere)
    All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (World Premiere)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 14
    Brightpoint Community College
    Apr 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Brightpoint Community College, Lynn Theater 800 Charter Colony Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23114, USA
    An exciting new musical from writer and artist Joshua "Dai Dream" Harris. Music by Justin "Flash" Harris. Co-Directed by Ashton Lee. Starring Joshua D. Harris, Alexandra Whitehead, and Raven Bold LeStrange.
  • All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (World Premiere)
    All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (World Premiere)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 13
    Brightpoint Community College
    Apr 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Brightpoint Community College, Lynn Theater 800 Charter Colony Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23114, USA
    An exciting new musical from writer and artist Joshua "Dai Dream" Harris. Music by Justin "Flash" Harris. Co-Directed by Ashton Lee. Starring Joshua D. Harris, Alexandra Whitehead, and Raven Bold LeStrange.
  • All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (World Premiere)
    All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (World Premiere)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 12
    Brightpoint Community College
    Apr 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Brightpoint Community College, Lynn Theater 800 Charter Colony Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23114, USA
    An exciting new musical from writer and artist Joshua "Dai Dream" Harris. Music by Justin "Flash" Harris. Co-Directed by Ashton Lee. Starring Joshua D. Harris, Alexandra Whitehead, and Raven Bold LeStrange.
  • All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (World Premiere)
    All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (World Premiere)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 11
    Brightpoint Community College
    Apr 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Brightpoint Community College, Lynn Theater 800 Charter Colony Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23114, USA
    An exciting new musical from writer and artist Joshua "Dai Dream" Harris. Music by Justin "Flash" Harris. Co-Directed by Ashton Lee. Starring Joshua D. Harris, Alexandra Whitehead, and Raven Bold LeStrange.
  • All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (Staged Reading)
    All Boys Wear Blue: A Hip Hop Musical (Staged Reading)
    Sat, Oct 07
    Brightpoint Community College Midlothian
    Oct 07, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Brightpoint Community College Midlothian, 800 Charter Colony Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23114, USA
    This ain't your typical highschool musical! All Boys Wear Blue is an orignal hip hop musical starring writer and director Joshua "Dai Dream" Harris and Artisie nominated Erich Appleby with musical arraingments from Justin "Flash" Harris.
  • The Hillside Chronicles (Summer Series) presented by House of Cards VA
    The Hillside Chronicles (Summer Series) presented by House of Cards VA
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 22
    Richmond City Library
    Jul 22, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Richmond City Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
    The return of Richmond's most anticipated new play!
  • The Hillside Chronicles (Summer Series) presented by House of Cards VA
    The Hillside Chronicles (Summer Series) presented by House of Cards VA
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 21
    Richmond City Library
    Jul 21, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Richmond City Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
    The return of Richmond's most anticipated new play!
  • All Boys Wear Blue: A Dai Dream Album Listening Party (1 Night Only)
    All Boys Wear Blue: A Dai Dream Album Listening Party (1 Night Only)
    Sat, Apr 15
    The Lab RVA
    Apr 15, 2023, 8:00 PM – Apr 16, 2023, 8:00 PM
    The Lab RVA, 3118 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA
    Listen to Dai Dream's latest album before it hits the theater stage this winter! (Music contains explicit language.)
  •  THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES
     THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Feb 19
    The Lynn Theater (Brightpoint College)
    Feb 19, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    The Lynn Theater (Brightpoint College), 800 Charter Colony Pkwy T Building, Room T112, Midlothian, VA 23114
    At last The Hill Side Chronicles arrives! Come join us this February at Bright Point Community College to watch the premiere of the brand new play written by Joshua D. Harris! Be ready to laugh, cry, and snap along to this show filled with witty one-liners, jazz music, and deeply passionate poetry.
  •  THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES
     THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Feb 18
    The Lynn Theater (Brightpoint College)
    Feb 18, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Lynn Theater (Brightpoint College), 800 Charter Colony Pkwy T Building, Room T112, Midlothian, VA 23114
    At last The Hill Side Chronicles arrives! Come join us this February at Bright Point Community College to watch the premiere of the brand new play written by Joshua D. Harris! Be ready to laugh, cry, and snap along to this show filled with witty one-liners, jazz music, and deeply passionate poetry.
  •  THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES
     THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Feb 17
    The Lynn Theater (Brightpoint College)
    Feb 17, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Lynn Theater (Brightpoint College), 800 Charter Colony Pkwy T Building, Room T112, Midlothian, VA 23114
    At last The Hill Side Chronicles arrives! Come join us this February at Bright Point Community College to watch the premiere of the brand new play written by Joshua D. Harris! Be ready to laugh, cry, and snap along to this show filled with witty one-liners, jazz music, and deeply passionate poetry.
  •  THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES
     THE HILLSIDE CHRONICLES
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Feb 16
    The Lynn Theater (Brightpoint College)
    Feb 16, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Lynn Theater (Brightpoint College), 800 Charter Colony Pkwy T Building, Room T112, Midlothian, VA 23114
    At last The Hill Side Chronicles arrives! Come join us this February at Bright Point Community College to watch the premiere of the brand new play written by Joshua D. Harris! Be ready to laugh, cry, and snap along to this show filled with witty one-liners, jazz music, and deeply passionate poetry.
  • The Black Out a concert by Dai Dream x New Solution
    The Black Out a concert by Dai Dream x New Solution
    Fri, Nov 18
    Richmond
    Nov 18, 2022, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Richmond, 3118 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA
    Black is beautiful. Black is bold. Black is Hip Hop! Before we were making plays in the theater we were making waves on a microphone. Come celebrate with us as we acknowledge the roots of who we are! Special guest include Corey Jah and DJ Zay Mill
  • Dai's Secret Rent Party: A Hill Side Chronicles Fundraiser Event
    Dai's Secret Rent Party: A Hill Side Chronicles Fundraiser Event
    Sat, Oct 15
    2807 N Parham Rd # 130, Richmond, VA 23294, USA
    Oct 15, 2022, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    2807 N Parham Rd # 130, Richmond, VA 23294, USA
    Inspired by the 1920s Harlem Renaissance Rent Parties. This fundraiser event will be a fun filled day of poetry, music, and food. Curated by Dai Dream and sponsored by Harris Tax and Business Services LLC.
  • Dai Dream presents The Secret Show
    Dai Dream presents The Secret Show
    Sat, May 14
    Richmond
    May 14, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Richmond, 3118 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA
    A magical night filled with RnB and soul curated by the one and only Dai Dream.
  • Juveniles Film Premiere!
    Juveniles Film Premiere!
    Thu, Feb 10
    Live
    Feb 10, 2022, 10:45 PM – Feb 11, 2022, 11:30 PM
    Live
    Several high school students navigate the world of young romance, awkward relationships, and the thin line between love and friendship!
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