--- THE BLACK BOX

--- THE BLACK BOX

Empty auditorium with rows of black chairs facing a stage with a projection screen, blue accent lighting, and a black backdrop.

The Black Box Performance Studio is our state of the art space that plays host to everything from theater productions to rock bands. With no fixed staging or seating, this space can transform to meet the needs of almost any performance or event.

Upcoming Events

  • The Antivillains with Chris Bathgate Trio

    December 4 | 7:00pm

    Toledo's The Antivillains return for a second season to The Portal at TSA. The dreamy Americana band will be joined by Michigan's indie-folk troubadour and skilled songwriter Chris Bathgate (Quite Scientific) accompanied by instrumentalists Graham Parsons and Sam Cooper. Stage design/visuals by artist Anthony McCarty.

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  • Nani Agbeli

    December 11 | 7:00pm

    Experience an unforgettable night of culture, music, and dance! Victor Nani K. Agbeli is a Ghanaian Cultural Arts & Education Specialist, musician, dancer, teaching artist, and ensemble director with more than three decades of professional teaching and performance experience. Rooted most deeply in the Anlo-Ewe traditions of Ghana’s Volta Region, his work brings together drumming, dance, song, storytelling, history, and participatory cultural learning.

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Thinking Outside the (Black) Box.

Large, dimly lit auditorium with rows of black chairs, a stage, projector screen, and blue accent lighting.
Overhead view of a band performing on stage with colorful neon lights, surrounded by a cage-like structure, and an audience watching below.
Performers on a stage with colorful backdrop and musical instruments, including a drum set and guitar, with a large screen displaying their image overhead.