ORIGINAL SHOWS
Kinetic Theory Theatre has been creating outside-of-the-box physical theatre, circus, and vaudeville shows for over 25 years.
This project was made possible by support from- The Yiddish Book Center's Yiddish Arts and Culture Initiative, Jewish Communities of Vermont (JCVT), The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The Brattleboro Area Jewish Community (BAJC), The Vermont Jazz Center, Morning Glorious Vintage, and generous individual donors.
We presented our first professional vaudeville/variety show On Stage Live! in 2015 and it was an instant hit. OSL ran monthly in our original Culver City venue and then seasonally in our new West Adams theatre until 2020. In Vermont, KT has produced several vaudeville shows including: Vaudeville Night & Speakeasy Soiree in 2024 at the Vermont Jazz Center and Momento Mori Halloween Cabaret at the Bellows Falls Opera House.
Our New, Old-Fashioned Vaudeville Show A Bissel Borscht Belt
Get your 1950's resort wear ready! Kinetic Theory Theatre is taking you back to a simpler place and time...
Move over Mrs. Maisel, A Bissel Borscht Belt is coming to town! A Bissel Borscht Belt is a fun-filled tribute to the Catskills variety shows of yesteryear that truly shaped modern American entertainment. Peppered with comedy and fantastic feats as well an all-star cast of circus and variety performers this interactive performance experience filled live Klezmer music, dancing, comedy, juggling, acrobatics, Yiddish language and culture, schtick, spiel, kvetching, and cursing will have you kibbitzing, kvelling, and getting verklempt from all the meshuggaas! In other words, you'll have a blast and won't want to miss it!
Nu? Ready to bring A Bissel Borscht Belt to your community? Contact us for booking info.
A Bissel Borscht Belt premiered on June 27, 2026 at the Vermont Jazz Center in Brattleboro, Vermont to a sold out audience.
Producer/Director/ Tummler- Stephanie Bass Abrams
Physical Comedy/Juggling- Patrick Branstetter
Hand-balancing/Barrel Contortion- Fleeky Flanco
Dance/Acrobatics/Juggling- Fosse and Teo Lin-Bianco aka "The Flying Lin-Bianco Brothers”
The Bissel Borscht Belt Band- Rachel Leader (violin), Ariel Shapiro (accordion), and Ozzy Gold-Shapiro (vocals/drum)
For more information on upcoming shows or to book Kinetic Theory for a performance please visit us on Instagram @kinetictheorycircus or email us
DIRECTION/ PRODUCTION/ DRAMATURGY FOR CIRCUS & THEATER
Stephanie Abrams creates theatrical productions that make a lasting impact on the audience. She has written and directed more than 30 original shows and has served as artistic director and dramaturg for many others.Read More About Stephanie »
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PRIVATE, CORPORATE & COMMUNITY EVENTS
CLIENTS INCLUDE:
Brattleboro Area Jewish Community
Dream Street Foundation
Fiesta La Ballona (City of Culver City)
Getty Center
Grant Elementary School
Hebrew Univeristy
Haunt Couture Designers Showcase
Los Altos High School
Los Angeles Natural History Museum
Malibu High School
Media Temple
MNR Dance Factory
Muckenthaller Cultural Center
Notre Dame Academy High School
Skirball Cultural Center
The Willows School
Westside Waldorf School
Wish Charter School
YWCA of Greater LA
Kinetic Theory Circus Arts Productions
SPRING 2021
Adventures in Wonderland Interactive outdoor performance showcasing youth and pre-professional performers
October 2020
Bewitched - 13th Halloween circus experience at Kinetic Theory Theatre
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October 2019
Whispers in the Woods - 12th Halloween circus experience at Kinetic Theory Theatre.
May 2019
In The Land of Legends - 11th annual student cabaret at Kinetic Theory Theatre
October 2018
The Art of Murder - 11th annual Halloween circus experience at Kinetic Theory Theatre
April 2018
I Hade The Craziest Dream - 10th annual student cabaret at Kinetic Theory Theatre
October 2017
Voices In Your Head - 10th annual Halloween circus experience at Kinetic Theory Theatre 2.0
April 2017
Step Right Up - 9th annual student cabaret at Kinetic Theory Theatre
October 2016
From The Shadows - 9th annual Halloween circus experience at Kinetic Theory Theatre
May 2016
It's a Mad World - 8th Annual Student Cabaret at Kinetic Theory Theatre
October 2015
Witching Hour & Ouija - 8th annual Halloween circus experience at Kinetic Theory Theatre
May 2015
Spacetime Continuum - 7th annual student showcase at Kinetic Theory Theatre
October 2014
Masque of the Red Death & Spirits of the Dead - 7th annual Halloween circus performance at Kinetic Theory Theatre
May 2014
Life is a Cabaret - 6th annual student showcase at Kinetic Theory Theatre
October 2013
Dracula, A Symphony of Terror & The Invitation 6th annual Halloween performance at Kinetic Theory Theatre
May 2013
Wishing on a Star - 5th annual student showcase at Kinetic Theory Theatre
October 2012
Tales From The Dark Forest - 5th annual Halloween performance at Kinetic Theory Theatre
July 2012
Forces - A brand new, original show at Kinetic Theory Theatre
April 2012
Imagination - 4th Annual Student Cabaret at Kinetic Theory Theatre
October 2011
Illusions - 4th annual Halloween performance at Kinetic Theory Theatre
August 2011
Kinetic Theory Experimental Theatre presents The Incredeble Mr. Nobody at Kinetic Theory Theatre
OCTOBER 2010
Into The Night - 3rd annual Halloween performance at Kinetic Theory Theatre
MAY 2010
A Magical Journey - 2nd annual Student Cabaret at Kinetic Theory Theatre
APRIL 2010
The Key of Life at Kinetic Theory Theatre
AUGUST 2009
Outside of the Box - An experimental circus cabaret at the Attic Theatre & Film Center in Los Angeles
MAY 2009
The Attic at Kinetic Theory Theatre
OCTOBER 2008
Creatures of the Night - 1st annual Halloween performance at Kinetic Theory Theatre
