The Brick presents
Bubble Schmeisis
by Nick Cassenbaum
at The Brick Theater — 579 Metropolitan Ave
March 20-29, 2025
Running Time: 70 Minutes
Writer and street performer Nick Cassenbaum invites you to step into the warmth of the Canning Town Schvitz–East London’s last authentic bath house, and the backdrop of his beloved and critically-acclaimed play, Bubble Schmeisis.
Nick Cassenbaum is a UK-based theater-maker who has spent the past 10 years touring the world in his bathrobe, from London’s biggest theatres, to community centers in rural England, to an actual shvitz in Detroit, and beyond. After over 100 performances, Bubble Schmeisis is ready to bring the shvitz to Brooklyn!
Amongst the steam, live klezmer, and bathhouse rituals, Nick will take you on a journey to find the place he belongs. Follow Nick as he shleps his way through summer camps, barber shops, and Spurs football (er… soccer) games.
Bubble Schmeisis is a wildly entertaining play, full of intimate and personal true stories about identity, home, and getting schmeised (washed) by old men.
Written and performed by Nick Cassenbaum
Directed by Danny Braverman
Designed by Bethany Wells
Music put together by Daniel Gouly and Josh Middleton
Produced by The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life
The Neighborhood will host a special Bagel event on March 23 at 12:30PM before the 2PM matinee.
Find them: theneighborhoodbk.org, nickcassenbaum.com/about, @theneighborhoodbk, @nickcassenbaum
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A Note on Health and Safety: The Brick is a mask optional space while remaining committed to the health of all our patrons, artists, and staff. In consideration of the health and safety of others, The Brick strongly suggests that audience members remain masked during the performance. If you need a mask, we have some available at the box office free of charge. If you are feeling ill or have recently been exposed to a virus or other contagion such as COVID-19, please stay at home out of respect for the performers and the other patrons. In the event you cannot make it due to illness or exposure, contact the box office for a refund at
boxoffice@bricktheater.com.
A Note on Accessibility: The Brick Theater is conveniently located off the Lorimer stop on the L train. That stop has an elevator from the street to the platform. Our theater has a driveway leading up to the door, which means you can access it directly from the street without having to go over a curb. Our front door is ADA compliant. There is a small ramp with an ADA compliant grade that leads up to the box office window and further on to the house. We are happy to reserve accessible seats for folks who need them. If you’d like to do so, or if you would like to ask further questions in advance of being in the space, or if you would like to enter in advance of our house opening (due to our seating not being assigned), please email:
cameron@bricktheater.com.
Questions about Content? Posted just to the right of the box office at the Brick box, we have a detailed content warning sheet for each production. You can check this list if you so choose. We also will have clearly posted signs where you check in for any productions that use loud sounds, flashing lights, fog, or similar.
