Created in honor of Out, Queer, and Black namesake Billy Strayhorn, My People is Kelly Strayhorn Theater's annual festival featuring Queer and Trans Artists of Color that began as a film series and lives on as a multi-disciplinary, multi-event festival. The 2021 Three Rivers Film Festival will showcase more than 25 exciting feature-length films from around the world that you won't see anywhere else.
Along with the films, come enjoy Q&As with cast and crew, a chance to vote on your favorite films, and more fun! My People 2021: Take a dance workshop with Kyle Abraham and A.I.M, where you will experience a personalized postmodern movement vocabulary full of intricate gestures and signature A.I.M moves.
Along with the films, come enjoy Q&As with cast and crew, a chance to vote on your favorite films, and more fun! My People 2021: Take a dance workshop with Kyle Abraham and A.I.M, where you will experience a personalized postmodern movement vocabulary full of intricate gestures and signature A.I.M moves.
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Named after 20th century entertainment legends Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn, both natives of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) is reflective of the passion that its founders had for the arts. Today, the Kelly Strayhorn Theater carries on the legacy of its founders by fostering bold and innovative artistry with a global perspective.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater and The Alloy Studios are situated in the heart of Penn Avenue Arts district - a vibrant, lively swath of Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh's East End. Our neighborhood is dynamic blend of historic residences, commercial development, modern mixed-use spaces, and public art.
The true renaissance of the East End comes to life through a community of artists, performers, students, families, chefs, musicians, business owners, leaders and visionaries of all ages.KST's Janera Solomon and Joseph Hall discuss KST, its place in East Liberty, and East Liberty's arts scene.
The true renaissance of the East End comes to life through a community of artists, performers, students, families, chefs, musicians, business owners, leaders and visionaries of all ages.KST's Janera Solomon and Joseph Hall discuss KST, its place in East Liberty, and East Liberty's arts scene.
Your investment in Kelly Strayhorn Theater reinforces what you know to be true - art has the power to shape society. Since March, you've seen the escalation of art in the streets as part of movements for justice, on balconies showing solidarity through the pandemic, and on your screens which have reshaped the 21st-century stage.
Experience the fundamentals of traditional West African dance, with an emphasis on drums and accompanying drum rhythms. Classes start with a warm-up, followed by a sequence of movements across the floor. Pop, lock, and dance your way to our hip-hop class, a high-energy session that encourages students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater is an intimate, 350-seat multiple-use performance venue. A celebrated part of Pittsburgh's architectural and entertainment heritage, the Kelly Strayhorn Theater is a stage for local/regional artists and arts organizations to take risks and present new work. The theater and lobby are great for performances, screenings, meetings, and other special events.
Reviews (16)
Marco Gruelle
Dec 04, 2021
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Dan Coleman
Nov 02, 2021
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I remember the KELLY STRAYHORN THEATER as a Movie Theater called the REGENT THEATER. They used to show Double Features of HORROR, SCI-FI, DISNEY, WESTERNS & other Selected Movies. I remember seeing Classic Hammer Films, American International Pictures, Abbott & Costello Matinees & 3 Stooges Movies. It was sad that the REGENT THEATER Closed, But I'm glad that GENE KELLY was Honored w/ a Theater in His name.📽️🎥🎞️🎬🎭🎫🎟️
Daddy Bj
Aug 31, 2021
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Ben G.
Apr 26, 2020
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Look Miss Aj
Oct 16, 2019
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Scot MacTaggart
Jun 29, 2019
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Ern W. Giles
Feb 06, 2019
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Abby K.
Nov 28, 2018
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I got to experience this charming little theater during a short film festival.
The seats were very comfortable! They also actually lean back which is a nice touch, however, some of the chairs were very squeaky and could be heard periodically through out the show.
Over all had a great experience and look forward to going to more events here.
The seats were very comfortable! They also actually lean back which is a nice touch, however, some of the chairs were very squeaky and could be heard periodically through out the show.
Over all had a great experience and look forward to going to more events here.
Daniel Klein
Nov 23, 2018
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Sue T.
Nov 18, 2018
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I attended this theatre for the first time for the Pittsburgh Shorts Festival. The theatre is nice inside with ample seating. It never got too crowded except in the women's bathroom. The entrance to the bathroom is too narrow and there was a lot of shuffling around people needed to navigate. Besides that, I don't have any complaints about the theatre.
Trevor Miles
Oct 24, 2018
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Liz Hrenda
Sep 29, 2018
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Mike Gallo
Nov 21, 2017
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Brenda W.
Jul 10, 2015
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Interesting theater. Upon entering, the lobby is decorative and enticing. It makes you want to see the inside of the theater for more ornamentation. Alas, the actual theater section doesn't look anything like the entrance or lobby. Its walls are dark, as if darkened on purpose with no detail, no features. Just confused by this stark contrast, that's all.
History per its website and Wikipedia indicate it originally was a silent movie theater called the Regent Theatre in 1914. It went through some periods of being open and closed and renovated. It most recently re-opened as the
History per its website and Wikipedia indicate it originally was a silent movie theater called the Regent Theatre in 1914. It went through some periods of being open and closed and renovated. It most recently re-opened as the
David B.
Jun 10, 2014
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Named for Pittsburgh greats, Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn, this historic theater is a real gem. Originally the Regent, built in 1914, the building was renovated in 2000 as a performing arts center for theater, dance, music and film. I have been to several fundraisers hosted by the Kelly Strayhorn, and they have always been first rate. Also, I recently attended the Kelly Strayhorn's own fundraiser, Full Bloom, which was lots of fun. As a venue, this place is definitely worth your attention, and the staff seems to bend over backward to make sure events go off without a hitch.
Andre B.
Mar 01, 2012
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The Kelly Strayhorn is a good idea which is poorly executed. The facility has problems: the stairs on the house are too narrow causing trips, the bathrooms don't really have the capacity for over 300 patrons, etc.
Beyond the facility you get to the actual 'poorly executed' idea. The staff is extremely un-knowledgeable about the subjects they are producing. For instance none of the programmers on staff have any training in performing arts, they are all visual arts people playing at another field. As a result they don't even know what they are really producing and any experienced
Beyond the facility you get to the actual 'poorly executed' idea. The staff is extremely un-knowledgeable about the subjects they are producing. For instance none of the programmers on staff have any training in performing arts, they are all visual arts people playing at another field. As a result they don't even know what they are really producing and any experienced
