Beyond the Stage

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From internationally-renowned musicians, actors and dancers to independent filmmakers and artistic directors, the Lied Center makes it possible to engage with and learn from some of the world’s most outstanding artists.

Amirah Sackett & MR MiC Virtual Residency—Beyond the Stage

Hip-hop dancer, choreographer and teacher Amirah Sackett and Ahmed Zaghbouni (aka MR MiC)—beatboxer, musician, voice impressionist and film director—spent a week as artists-in-residence at the Lied Center in the fall of 2020 engaging the community with virtual activities and events during the pandemic.

Amirah Sackett & MR MiC Virtual Residency—Beyond the Stage

Hip-hop dancer, choreographer and teacher Amirah Sackett and Ahmed Zaghbouni (aka MR MiC)—beatboxer, musician, voice impressionist and film director—spent a week as artists-in-residence at the Lied Center in the fall of 2020 engaging the community with virtual activities and events during the pandemic.
Sonia De Los Santos—Beyond the Stage

In this school-only performance, Sonia De Los Santos performed Latin American family music for third to fifth grade students in USD 497. Her unique concert included songs, in English and Spanish, that reflects her experiences growing up in Mexico, moving to another country, learning about other cultures, and in the process, feeling closer to her own heritage. Messages of making joyful community music and building cultural bridges inspires children of all backgrounds.
Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story—Beyond the Stage

Three storytellers—a Muslim woman, a Jewish woman and a Christian woman—share stories inspired by their personal journeys to show peace, curiosity and similarities amongst their faiths.
Eriko Daimo with KU Percussion Group—Beyond the Stage

After a week of workshops and rehearsals, the KU Percussion Group performs on the Lied Center stage with award-winning marimbist Eriko Daimo.
SHE, a Choreoplay—Beyond the Stage

Jinah Parker, dancer, choreographer and playwright, conducted a "UNIV 101" workshop and presented a performance with Q&A in November, 2020. "SHE" uses dance, music, film and monologues to present a unique and powerful theater experience about empowerment and healing from sexual violence.
Kit Yan, slam poet—Beyond the Stage

Kit Yan, slam poet, playwright and performer, conducted a workshop with KU Theatre students and engaged with KU First-Year Experience students in partnership with the Lied Center of Kansas in October, 2019.

His poetry explores identity as a transgender, queer and Asian American from Hawaii. Yan’s award-winning solo slam-poetry show, Queer Heartache, is a testament to the resilience of queer love, in all its forms, in the face of heartbreaking barriers everywhere—from the dating pool to the medical establishment.

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Explore “Beyond the Stage”

Amirah Sackett & MR MiC Virtual Residency—Beyond the Stage

Sonia De Los Santos—Beyond the Stage

Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story—Beyond the Stage

Eriko Daimo with KU Percussion Group—Beyond the Stage

SHE, a Choreoplay—Beyond the Stage

Kit Yan, slam poet—Beyond the Stage

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