Welcome to the World of Jaron Aviv Hollander

Jaron Aviv Hollander's artistic work is deeply rooted in physical theatre, circus, and puppetry, creating live theatre experiences that are truly unrepeatable. Each performance fosters profound communal connections, embodying the sentiment that "you had to be there" to fully appreciate the unique, transformative storytelling.

Jaron stands distinguished in the realm of performing arts as a seasoned circus and theater artist, director, educator, and a recent MFA graduate from the University of Connecticut's Puppetry program. As the visionary founder and now the emeritus Artistic Director of the Kinetic Arts Center in Oakland, he has dedicated over a decade to mentoring and shaping the future of circus arts. Hollander is celebrated for his role as the co-creator and performer in "The Submarine Show," a physical comedy that has garnered international accolades and critical acclaim. His illustrious 30-year career includes remarkable performances with prestigious entities such as Cirque Du Soleil, MakeACircus, and Impact Theatre, among others. With a BA in Theatre from the University of California Santa Cruz and advanced training from the Dell'Arte School of Physical Theatre, The San Francisco Circus Center under the tutelage of Master Lu Yi, and Circo Arts in New Zealand, Hollander's expertise is both broad and deep.

Renowned as an adept educator, Hollander imparts his knowledge across various esteemed platforms, including the Clown Conservatory, The California Shakespeare Festival, Berkeley Repertory’s Theatre School, and Circus Smirkus. His pedagogical prowess extends through a spectrum of disciplines such as clowning, physical theatre, mime, mask work, Commedia Dell'Arte, acrobatics, hand balancing, aerial arts, and puppetry, marking him as a multifaceted maestro in the vibrant tapestry of performing arts.