Citizens Community Dinner with David Roussève/REALITY
KST Presents
Monday, September 15, 2025
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $0 – $25
Get to know David Roussève before the world premiere of his latest dance-theater performance, Becoming Daddy AF. Roussève joins KST’s Programming Director, Ben Pryor, for an open conversation about his life, career, and the themes at the heart of his new work, including mentorship, legacy, and finding fulfillment in challenging times. Enjoy a free buffet dinner with drinks on us!
Photo Credit: Ryan Harper
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AND DON’T MISS…

David Roussève/REALITY
Becoming Daddy AF
Friday & Saturday, September 26 – 27*, 2025
7:30pm – 9:10pm
*with post-show discussion
Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $20 – $35
Kinetic Conversations
with David Roussève
Saturday, September 20, 2025
3:00pm – 6:00pm
KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave
Pay What Moves You: $10 – $25
Pittsburgh Queer History Project
Calendar Girls in the House of Tilden
Friday, September 26 – January 10, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, September 26, 2025
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $0 – $20
- ABOUT THE ARTIST
David Roussève, is a choreographer/writer/director/performer, magna cum laude graduate of Princeton University and a Guggenheim Fellow. He is known for his dynamic, socially conscious dance/theater that uniquely blends contemporary dance, theater, and multimedia elements to create immersive and thought-provoking performances. His work draws inspiration from the stories of marginalized communities, as it explores complex themes related to identity, social justice, and human connection. Roussève founded the dance/theater company David Roussève/REALITY in 1988 in New York, and REALITY has since toured throughout the US, Europe, Great Britain and South America.
