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Host and Guest
by Roland L. Reed, from a poem by Vazha Pshavela
produced by Synetic Theater
directed by Paata Tsikurishvili
reviewed by Tim Treanor

In the shadow of the Russian invasion of Georgia, in the shadow of 9-11, in the shadow of all the miseries we do to each other in the name of tribalism, Synetic Theater once again presents us with the story of Host and Guest. It is the hour before dawn, and Joqola (Dan Istrate) is hunting for his family’s meal in a forest (the ensemble) (more…)

A conversation with Synetic Theater’s Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili
By Joel Markowitz
Recorded Saturday, August 23, 2008

As Russian troops occupied the Republic of Georgia, DC’s Synetic Theater, headed by Georgian artists, was rehearsing their season opener The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili received a call, then turned on Georgian news to learn about the tragedy that was unfolding in his native country, affecting his family and the family of other company members. “Russian tanks and soldiers are running around in my small beautiful country…they are burning everything even forests, ranches, houses.” (more…)

 

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• Carmen
• Adapted by Nathan Weinberger and Paata Tsikurishvili from the novella by Prosper Merimee
• Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili
• Choreographed by Irina Tsikurishvili
• Produced by Synetic Theater
• Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson

Synetic Theater is celebrated for its high powered and no-holds barred physicality, gorgeous music, spectacular use of lighting and space, and innovative movement and choreography often dripping with passion and sensuality.  Now, imagine all of these elements portraying the story of Carmen filled with love and obsession, gut wrenching sensuality,and heartbreaking betrayal.  Synetic more than delivers the goods with this one.  It’s got razzle dazzle choreography that borders on the acrobatic, beautifully mounted scenes, and to top it off, musicians onstage incorporated as part of the story. All of this makes for a sure fire hit.  (more…)

• An Inside Look at Carmen
• with Paata Tsikurishvili, Irina Tsikurishvili and Philip Fletcher
• Interviewed by Joel Markowitz

After sweeping this year’s Helen Hayes Awards, there is great anticipation for Synetic Theater’s upcoming production of Carmen at the Kennedy Center. (more…)

 

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• Romeo and Juliet
• By William Shakespeare . Adapted by Nathan Weinberger and Paata Tsikurishvili
• Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili . Choreographed by Irina Tsikurishvili
• Produced by Synetic Theater
• Reviewed by Gary McMillan

Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili once again render Shakespeare speechless, this time in a mesmerizing retelling of Romeo and Juliet, the archetypal tale of star-crossed lovers. (more…)

by William Shakespeare  Adapted by Paata Tsikurishvili and Nathan Weinberger  Choreographed by Irina Tsikurishvili

Produced by Synetic Theater

Reviewed by Rosalind Lacy

 (l to r) Armand Sindoni, Mike Way, Niki Jacobsen and Courtney Pauroso as Ensemble and Irina Tsikurishvili as Lady Macbeth. (Photo: Raymond Gniewek)

                Get the next generation hooked on the ecstasy of live performance. Take them to Synetic Theater’s 90 minute Macbeth that just opened at The Rosslyn Spectrum. This company of performing artists blends dance, pantomime, music and message so vigorously, Hell rises to a new level. That’s not a negative comment. The Synetic brings to life a vision of what’s happening in today’s real world. Only the Synetic productions can make such a descent so exquisitely enjoyable. (more…)