At the core of KinoSaito’s physical space, and its mission, is the theater. A 1500sf vaulted space, the theater is the site of original new works of theater and performance, as well works from Kikuo Saito’s theater oeuvre reimagined by contemporary performance groups. Regular programming includes dance performances, film screenings and concert recitals, along with performances, installations and new media work by artists in residence and visiting artists and companies.

Music Performance

Peor Aún | Photo by Alicia Reyes

Edgar Cobián | PEOR AÚN

13 Sept. 2025 | 6-7pm

$25 | Anniversary Celebration Ticket Included

Free for Members* | RSVP Required

A performative act that employs sound, music, spoken word, and text to create fragmented narratives, based on seemingly arbitrary and disconnected elements that explore the contradictions of the human condition. With Peor Aún, Edgar Cobián explores both the conceptual and aesthetic possibilities of absurdity and uncertainty. Furthermore, he conceives the body as a political territory that poses resistance through its potentials and expressive manifestations.

This performance is a part of KinoSaito Anniversary Celebration. The event starts at 3pm.

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Music Performance

Lin Esser

19 Oct. 2025 | 3pm

$10 | RSVP Required

A long-time fixture of New York’s SOHO visual arts scene, Lin Esser currently enjoys exhibitions of his work in some of the area’s most prestigious galleries. While known for his dark and often whimsical three dimensional works, collectors and enthusiasts of Esser’s work may not know that Lin has a parallel career as musician and composer.

Esser is also no stranger to film and theatre and will be participating in the upcoming ‘Modfest’ 2026 at Vassar University as an invited guest artist and collaborating performer. This event features Hudson West’s ‘Rescoring Richter’ series, an ongoing project directed by film maker and documentarian Dave Davidson.

Over the past five years, KinoSaito has hosted several performances of which Esser has played a major role, most recently as cellist and contributing composer in Between Worlds, a Soli Pierce and Bruce Odland multi medium exhibition event earlier this year. Now, Lin once again reaches out to KinoSaito audiences, as cellist and composer.

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