King Arthur

Synetic kicks off its inaugural season in Crystal City with a new, wordless epic – King Arthur. Drawing from a rich pool of centuries-old myths and legends, King Arthur weaves together mystery, magic, heroes and romance in an adaptation that will see the legend reborn in Synetic’s signature mixture of movement, music, combat and drama.

And to make a splashy entrance into Crystal City, Synetic will showcase the company’s fluid movement style on its first-ever water stage. Ask about our Splash Zone!

King Arthur stars Ben Cunis (Antony in Antony and Cleopatra) as the titular king, Vato Tsikurishvili as Lancelot, Brynn Tucker as Guinevere, Irina Koval as Morgan le Fay, and Domingo Quezada as Merlin. The production also features Kathryn Elizabeth Kelly, Thomas Matthews, Sean Pedersen, Peter Pereyra, Hector Reynoso, JR Russ, Dallas Tolentino, Ryan Tumulty, and Matthew Ward

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Master & Margarita

The Master and Margarita reunites Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili in an adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s masterpiece about the devil’s visit to Stalin’s Moscow – a powerful tale about the juxtaposition of good and evil, sacrificing for love, and artistic struggles in a repressive society. A supernatural, exotic fusion of text, startling visuals, physicality, and humor, this metaphorical play will be re-imagined and redesigned by Synetic’s award-winning artistic team. The Master and Margarita is performed at the Lansburgh Theatre in a continued special alliance with The Shakespeare Theatre Company, the first of two shows to be staged at the Lansburgh by Synetic this, Synetic's 10th Anniversary, season. RECIPIENT OF THE 2005 HELEN HAYES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY, RESIDENT PRODUCTION.

“Practically every scene with Margarita and the Master is a treasure, so sure are the Tsikurishvilis of their craft, so exquisitely chosen and calibrated are their movements. When they finally come together, you are greatly moved...” – The Washington Times

The Master and Margarita stars Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili and features company veterans Scott Brown, Philip Fletcher, Chris Galindo, Alex Mills, Ben Russo, Ryan Sellers, Sarah Taurchini, and Armand Sindoni as Woland. With newcomers to the Main Stage–Chris Dinolfo, Katherine Frattini, Shana Greenbaum, Lauren Elizabeth Kieler, and Richie Pepio.

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King Lear

In its second production this season at the Lansburgh Theatre, Synetic will present the seventh play in its “Silent Shakespeare” series, an adaptation of one of the greatest tragedies of all time – King Lear. Helen Hayes Award-winning actor Irakli Kavsadze plays the title role of the aging king whose test of his daughters’ love undoes the fabric of his kingdom. The bloody conflict that ensues is interwoven with a tale of loyalty, love, hate and redemption.

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Midsummer Night's Dream

We are proud to announce the return of our award-winning Midsummer Night's Dream this January for Synetic's 10th Anniversary Season. Synetic brings this smash hit to Crystal City after its tour to Williams College. If you missed it the first time, are looking for a great holiday gift, or just want to see it again, don't miss your chance to experience the joy of this fantastical, playful game of love, mistaken identity and the supernatural.

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Don Quioxte

Synetic once again merges its unique physical theater style with text in its season closer, Don Quixote, written by Resident Playwright Roland Reed whose The Master and Margarita was nominated for the 2011 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Resident Play. Lost in the mystical world of his books, Don Quixote abandons his home and reality to become a wandering knight. This touching comedy, inspired by the surrealistic paintings of Dali and Bosch, brings the wonder of Quixote’s dreaming mind to life and focuses a satirical lens on what it means to be normal.

Stars Dan Istrate in the title role and features Company Members Ryan Sellers, Alex Mills, Natalie Berk, Vato Tsikurishvili, Ben Russo, Katherine Frattini, Domingo Quezada, Dallas Tolentino and Ryan Tumulty, along with Francesca Jandasek, John Robert Keena, Brittany O'Grady and Jessica Shearer-Wilson.

Don Quixote is generously underwritten by Hanna and Michael Haskett and by the ACE Group.

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