Kelly Strayhorn Theater's 18th annual benefit is reimagined as a karaoke fundraiser featuring an Immersive VIP Reception from 7:00–9:00pm with performances by Treasure Treasure, DS and Anqwenique Kinsel, and Bridgette Perdue. The event includes a Donate to Vote fundraising campaign in which celebrity singers WAMO 107.3 host Ki Ki B. Jones, Pittsburgh City Councilperson Erika Strassburger, Pastor Deryck Tines, and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership President and CEO Jeremy Waldrup each compete in a karaoke challenge determined by audience donations. Beginning at 9:00pm, karaoke opens to all attendees and DJ Selecta spins for a Dance Party in the lobby. Funds raised support KST's Fall 2026 season, which includes performances by national artists, a visual art exhibition, youth and family programming, and the development of new performance work.
Cast and Creative Team for House Party: Mic Drop! at Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Cast
Erika Strassburger
Ensemble
Ki Ki B. Jones
Ensemble
Deryck Tines
Ensemble
Jeremy Waldrup
Ensemble
Treasure Treasure
Ensemble
DS
Ensemble
Anqwenique Kinsel
Ensemble
Bridgette Perdue
Ensemble
Creative Team
Joseph Hall
Co-Executive Director
Melanie Paglia
Co-Executive Director
Heidi Wiren Kébé
Photo Credit
Lucy Chen
Zine Designer
DS Kinsel
Curator
DS Kinsel
Senior Producer
DS Kinsel
Freshworks Artist
Bridgette Perdue
Teaching Artist
Anqwenique Kinsel
Program Director
Treasure Treasure
Director
News About House Party: Mic Drop! at Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Kelly Strayhorn Theater to Host 18th Benefit House Party with Karaoke Night
June 25, 2026 Kelly Strayhorn Theater will host its 18th annual Benefit House Party, featuring karaoke alongside performances by Deryck Tines, Treasure Treasure, Bridgette Perdue, and others at the Pittsburgh venue.About the Theatre
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Pumpkin Palooza: An East Liberty Halloween Adventure (10/25/25-10/25/25)
Bodiography Center for Movement’s Spring Concert (06/14/25-06/15/25)
Pageant Pending (01/24/25-01/24/25)
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