Season Sponsors

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When you support 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 programming that entertains, uplifts, and activates diverse audiences. You are helping to build a home for creative experimentation, community dialogue, and collective action rooted in the liberation of Black and queer people. Whether you sponsor one of our upcoming fundraisers, directly support a program, or make a major gift, you ensure KST remains the Soul of East Liberty, where artists and Pittsburgh residents of all backgrounds can thrive.

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 360 days, and created opportunities for 224 local and nationally recognized artists — artists like Adil Mansoor, whose KST Premier Amm(i)gone has since toured NYC and Boston. As Adil puts it,

“Kelly Strayhorn Theater has encouraged me, affirmed me, challenged me, supported me, and welcomed me home. I will never have enough words to express what this place has meant for me and my life.”

KST’s programming portfolio 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. The money raised through KST’s two major fundraisers, Suite Life and House Party, directly support the entire Fall ’23 and Spring ‘24 Seasons. Your sponsorship commitment has immediate and lasting impact!

In return for your investment, KST provides sponsors with sustained, multi-channel access to KST’s varied and influential audiences. KST sponsors enjoy printed recognition, logo placement, web and social media presence, product placement, and complimentary event tickets. And with giving options at all levels, corporate partners of all sizes have the opportunity to support KST’s mission.

Thank you to our Winter/Spring ’23 Season Sponsors: