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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.

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.

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.
2019/20 Jazzy Ash—Lied Across Kansas

5th year of Lied Across Kansas. Jazzy Ash is a celebrated children’s songwriter and music educator. Inspired by her New Orleans roots and early jazz music, Ash performs fun-filled and educational concerts for kids and adults, teaching audiences about New Orleans music and culture. The Lied Across Kansas outreach program visited rural schools and community centers in Salina, Hays, Russell and Sabetha, Kansas.
Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola, with KU Symphony Orchestra—Beyond the Stage

As part of the Lied Center's collaboration with the KU School of Music, Juan-Miguel Hernandez teaches a master class for KU music students. The KU Symphony Orchestra rehearses the performance with Juan-Miguel's viola solo. The performance was available on Livestream on September 26, 2019.
New York Philharmonic String Quartet master class—Beyond the Stage
2019 KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival – Beyond the Stage

The 2019 KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival was presented by the KU First Nations Student Association (FNSA), Lied Center, KU Office of Multicultural Affairs, Native Faculty and Staff Council, KU Indigenous Studies Program, Spencer Museum of Art, KU Film and Media Studies, and Jancita Warrington (cultural consultant). In addition to traditional powwow activities, the festival included work by visual artists and filmmakers participating in the Indigenous Arts Initiative, as well as a grass house build led by a Wichita Tribe elder, workshops, activities and more.
"They Called Her Vivaldi" school performance — Beyond the Stage

Theatre Lovett from Dublin, Ireland presented "They Called Her Vivaldi" at a school-only performance for 3rd-5th graders at the Lied Center of Kansas. This creative theatre piece, full of beautiful music, lyrical prose and hilarious characters, celebrates the power within us all to follow our dreams and overcome our fears.