Synetic Theater

Synetic Theater is the premier physical theater company in the DMV, serving the community for the past quarter century by blending innovative techniques and movement to create unforgettable, visceral experiences for every audience. Synetic Theater emerged from the creative vision of founders Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili, Georgian artists who moved to the United States in the 1990s. Trained in dance, theatre and film, the Tsikurishvilis combine movement, music, technology, and visual arts that transcend the limitations of language.

Synetic Theater offers workshops, residencies, and performances by teaching artists trained in their unique style of physical theater. Students explore the signature movement style of Synetic Theater in versatile, custom-designed theatre residencies and workshops that suits your students’ learning. Synetic offers a unique and cross-cultural type of theatre that incorporates dance, body awareness, storytelling, music, and mime. Students come away with a presentation that exemplifies the discipline, dedication, body control, and creativity they have gained through the project that stays with them throughout their lives.

Artist Statement

“Synetic redefines theater by blending innovative techniques and movement, investing in artists’ growth, and creating unforgettable visceral experiences for every audience. Synetic Theater is an internationally renowned physical theater company, producing work that creates cultural diplomacy, uplifts its community, and provides entertainment and enrichment to people of all ages and from all walks of life.”