Tag: Irina Tsikurishvili
Synetic’s stunning, emotionally charged ‘The Immigrant’ comes to Theater J
Loosely adapted from the 1917 Charlie Chaplin film, the production reminds us of the promise of America just as mass deportation is underway. By DERYL DAVIS
Synetic Theater channels Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Immigrant’ for our time
Far more than a remake of the indelible silent film, the production is an evocative reminder of all our immigrant histories. By LISA TRAIGER
‘Snow Maiden’ delights all ages at Synetic Theater
The power of friendship is the theme, and the show is performed without words. By SOPHIA HOWES
Setting ‘Cyrano’ in a world of clowns, Synetic nose what it’s...
With wordless wonder, the company continues its tradition of the very best in staging, design, music, and performance. By SOPHIA HOWES
Hope, dreams, and friendship warm ‘The Snow Maiden’ at Synetic
A short, sweet adventure for any age and perfect for families to enjoy together.
Synetic Theater ‘Dracula’ is an esthetic delight and visually delicious
The entire show flows as one long epic ballet, beautifully crafted and elegantly executed.
Synetic Theater remounts its stunning ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The wordless adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy is a feast for the eyes, ears, and imagination.
In support of Ukraine, Synetic Theater to host benefit April 29
All proceeds go to United Help Ukraine. Performance includes Lyrica Classic's 'Prayer for Peace' concert and Synetic’s 'The Servant of Two Masters.'
Review: ‘Sleepy Hollow’ at Synetic Theater
It is officially Fall and nothing says Halloween season like Washington Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Synetic Theater has taken this American horror classic...
Review: ‘Titus Andronicus’ at Synetic Theater
"A work of art has value only if tremors of the future run through it…"
-- André Breton (1896–1966) French writer, poet, and founder of Surrealism.
Artistic...
Magic Time!: ‘The Trial’ at Synetic Theater
Kafka's nightmare novel about a man named Joseph K—who is arrested, detained, and tried but never told what he has done wrong—would seem perfect...
Review: ‘The Adventures of Peter Pan’ at Synetic Theater
I have to admit something: this was my first Synetic Theater production. I assure you, however, it will not be my last. I had...
Review: ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at Synetic Theater
Haunting is the word that quickly came to mind as I sat, mesmerized, rediscovering a classic of literature I thought I knew from reading...
Spine: ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at Synetic Theater
The spectacle of movement has always been Synetic's star attraction. When those primal, emotional moments fuse with a strong narrative throughline, Synetic's brilliance shines...
DCMetroTheaterArts’ Best of 2016 #12: Best Direction of Plays in Professional...
Here are the DCMetroTheaterArts Staff's honorees for Best Direction of Plays in Professional Theaters in 2016. Congrats to all our honorees!
THE BEST DIRECTION OF...
In the Moment: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at Synetic Theater
Sleeping Beauty, Synetic Theater’s new dialogue-free production, is gorgeous, entertaining, and illuminating. This Sleeping Beauty is more than a fanciful, “white bread, white washed”...
Review: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at Synetic Theater
Briar Rose. Brunhilde. Talia. Rosamond. Aurora. Over the centuries Sleeping Beauty has been known by many names, but the long abiding folk tale of...
In the Moment: Synetic Theater’s ‘Dante’s Inferno’
The roaring wordless “silence” of Synetic’s remount of Dante’s Inferno is potent; it will swiftly suck you into its ferment depicting what sin might...
Review: ‘Dante’s Inferno’ at Synetic Theater
Synetic Theatre, which gave Washington a Silent Hamlet, now brings audiences a wordless Dante's Inferno.
And a silent 100 minutes never sounded so good.
Created by...
Review: ‘Twelfth Night’ at Synetic Theater
What is Shakespeare without his words? Answer: a rollicking good time!
Synetic Theater, known for its dynamic and often wordless productions of Shakespeare and other...