Programs

KST PRESENTS

MUTUAL-AID RESIDENCY

The nonprofit performing arts industry is facing crises on a variety of fronts. In an effort to combat these crises KST is partnering with like-minded organizations to share resources and work together to reestablish East Liberty as a hub for the Pittsburgh arts community. Current mutual-aid residences include music and dance organization PearlArts and Queer Youth Theater organization Dreams of Hope!

 

LOCAL & GLOBAL PERFORMANCE 

KST Presents brings evening-length dance, theater, music, and interdisciplinary contemporary performance works from local and global artists to our Pittsburgh stages on an ongoing basis. KST develops these works through grant opportunities including New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, National Performance Network’s Creation and Development Fund and more. Learn more about current and upcoming projects! 

 

FRESHWORKS

Freshworks is KST’s creative residency for artists based in the greater Pittsburgh region. The program supports new performance in development across disciplines and culminates with a two-night work in progress presentation followed by a post-show discussion. The Application for Fall 2024 and Winter/Spring 2025 Residencies opens Monday, May 6, 2024 and the deadline for submission is Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 11:59pm. Find out more and apply!

 

KST GALLERY

Since 2021 KST has utilized the lobby of its historic Kelly Strayhorn Theater location as a gallery for the exhibition of visual artworks by Pittsburgh based artists. KST has partnered with DS Kinsel of Boom Concepts to curate exhibitions featuring the work of many artists! Check out current and past exhibitions here

 

HOMEMAKERS

HomeMakers is KST’s new and reconfigured version of the Artist Council. Taking inspiration from bell hooks’ essay “Homeplace as a site of resistance, HomeMakers is a committee of Pittsburgh Artists and community members that work with KST Staff to advocate for and dupport Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s programs and supported artists. Read more about the program here.

 

THE ALLOY SCHOOL

Offered in three sessions throughout the year, The Alloy School presents non-competitive dance and movement and arts classes for youth, families, and adults. Discover the joy of movement while developing body awareness, coordination, and esteem. The Alloy School is a creative community where individuality is celebrated and all gender expressions and cultures are welcome. Learn more here! 

 

YOUTH & FAMILY 

KST Presents annually puts on two youth and family focused engagements, a Halloween event and a celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Both events celebrate Pittsburgh youth and the arts with performance offerings from local ensembles and engaging activities with community partners. Find out more!

 

PRODUCING PARTNERS

KST works with a range of organizations in and outside Pittsburgh as Producing Partners who rent KST’s spaces at subsidized rates to present musical concerts, theatrical productions, drag and comedy performances, dance performances and more. Producing Partner organizations have included Calliope, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, Bodiography, Confluence Ballet, and New Horizon’s Theater. Check out this season’s offerings!