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PRODUCING PARTNERS
Named after 20th century entertainment legends Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn, both natives of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) reflects the passion that its namesakes had for the arts. KST has a dynamic footprint in Pittsburgh, with two venues running along Penn Avenue. KST’s Alloy Studios is a cultural hub in the heart of Friendship, and the historic Kelly Strayhorn Theater is located in the thriving business district of East Liberty. More than 20 years after the founding of the theater, KST continues to use its broad reach to impact the contemporary arts and the community. Last year, KST invited people through its doors on 348 out of 365 days, and created opportunities for 224 local and nationally recognized artists.
When you become a Producing Partner of Kelly Strayhorn Theater, you are investing in a community-focused, Black-led organization with a reputation for excellence in the performing arts. You are saying YES to excellent customer service and ongoing support throughout the rental process, and you are furthering KST’s mission: to be a home for creative experimentation, community dialogue, and collective action rooted in the liberation of Black and queer people. Whether your event is large or small, creative or corporate, renting at KST helps the theater remain the Soul of East Liberty, where artists and Pittsburgh residents of all backgrounds can thrive.
KST’s Producing Partner services brings community events, works in progress, dance classes for all ages, and evening-length dance, theater, music, and multidisciplinary contemporary performance works from local and global artists to KST’s Alloy Studios and Kelly Strayhorn Theater year-round. In return for your investment, KST Producing Partners enjoy multi-channel marketing opportunities, box-office services, and production support. KST is committed to providing our rental partners with sustained, responsive customer service to create an experience customized to meet your needs.
To learn more about becoming a Producing Partner visit the Rentals page.
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