Synetic

Synetic Theater -- whose imaginative, often-silent performances have bounced from the Rosslyn Spectrum to Lansburgh Theatre to the Kennedy Center -- is taking advantage of the space left vacant by Arena Stage, now called Crystal City Theater.

On stage in October Stephanie Merry 2010

What you should probably know going into the play is that Synetic is performing on a water-covered stage (you'll have to attend the show yourself to find out why) which means patrons seated in the front two rows will need to don a poncho.

Getting Up Guide: All Roads Film Festival; splash zone theater Alex Baldinger 2010

That basketball game of contenders includes Philip Fletcher and Alex Mills, who played different aspects of Iago in Synetic Theater's wordless, nine-time-nominated "Othello."

Helen Hayes Awards slate led by Folger's 'Henry VIII' with 10 nominations 2011

After taking on "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Othello," among other Shakespearean classics, Synetic Theater gives the tragedy "King Lear" the group's singular movement-focused treatment.

On stage in March 2011

"KING ARTHUR" Synetic Theater's wordless play about the legendary king, as directed by Paata Tsikurishvili, has been extended one more week.

Going Out Guide for Alexandria and Arlington, Va., Oct. 28-Nov. 3 Post 2010

And Synetic's husband-and-wife team of Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili raked in their usual multiple nominations as director and choreographer, respectively.

Helen Hayes Awards slate led by Folger's 'Henry VIII' with 10 nominations 2011

Synetic Theater has a new home at the Crystal City Theater, but the company's tried-and-true performance technique, the wordless movementplay, has moved with them.

Getting Up Guide: All Roads Film Festival; splash zone theater Alex Baldinger 2010

A mid-run change in casting has compelled Synetic Theater to cancel the remaining Wednesday performances of "King Arthur," its terrific new movement-drama, performed on a stage filled with water.

Another show cancels performances Peter Marks 2010

"THE ADVENTURES OF UNCLE RABBIT," for age 4 and older, performance by Synetic Family Theater. 11 a.m.,

Alexandria and Arlington community events, Aug. 19-26, 2010 2010

The Potomac River landmark is offering Synetic Theater's new silent Shakespeare installment and a play whose star will make some sci-fi fans happy.

On stage in June 2010