Synetic Family Theater

The Tempest at Synetic Theater is running through March 24th. Shooting this show was thrilling - dynamic action and storytelling on a water-filled stage. I was so lucky to get super-close to the stage and capture all of the details!

Talented Teens, please mark your calendars for Synetic Theater's teen production auditions on September 8, 10AM-2PM at Synetic Theater Studio in Shirlington.
http://www.synetictheater.org/education/teen_master.html

Synetic Theater | Teen Master Classes Synetic Teen Program is a highly selective and rigorous physical theater program for students ages 10-18 who are looking to pursue acting professionally during their middle or high school years.

Synetic Theater will be performing at Arlington County Fair on Friday, August 10 at 6 PM. Come and check out our show for children "The Magical Balloon" featuring Vato Tsikurishvili and Irina Kavsadze!

http://arlingtoncountyfair.us/entertainment/outdoor-entertainment/

Interested in Synetic physical theater classes? Stop by our Free Open House on Saturday, April 14, 10am to 12 pm at the Synetic Studio in Shirlington to try the classes for both children and adults out and talk to the instructors.

http://www.synetictheater.org/education/youth_master.html

Synetic Theater | Youth Classes Open House on Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10am-12 Noon Interested in classes at Synetic Theater? Come to our Open House! We'd love to answer your questions and offer you free trial classes, so that you can experience what Synetic Studio can offer to your child. Our Spring Open House will t...

Synetic Spring Break Superhero Camp is starting on Monday, April 2! We have a couple of slots left:
https://www.boxofficetickets.com/go/event?id=168165

boxofficetickets.com® - Synetic's Superhero Spring Break Camp! Synetic Studio Space (Arlington, VA)

Try Synetic classes for FREE at Synetic Studio Open House: April 14, 10AM-12PM! In the Village of Shirlington.

Spring Synetic Classes for ages 4 to 18 are starting on April 16. Register soon:
https://www.boxofficetickets.com/go/event?id=178915

"Synetic Theater's "King Lear" stormed through the Helen Hayes Awards nominations Monday night, racking up 15 nods." The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/lear-dominates-hayes-nominations/2012/02/27/gIQAuEApeR_story.html

‘Lear’ dominates Hayes nominations Synetic Theater’s “King Lear” stormed through the Helen Hayes Awards nominations Monday night National Theatre, racking up 15 nods.

Last 3 days to get the Early Bird discounts for Synetic Spring Camp (April 2-6) and Summer Camps! You could be saving up to $100 per child:

http://www.synetictheater.org/education/camp_info.html

Synetic Theater | Camp, Education Programs Synetic Theater Studio teaches children and adults its innovate and visceral style of physical theater.

Synetic Family Shows move to Crystal City: bigger venue = more happy children
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/2012/02/synetic-family-theater-moves-to.html

Synetic Family Theater moves to Crystal City - Washington Business Journal Synetic Theater will move its Family Theater performances from Shirlington to Crystal...

$15 tickets for "Romeo and Juliet" production by Synetic Teen Ensemble. Directed by Ryan Sellers. 3 shows only: 2/3 at 8 pm, 2/4 at 2 pm and 8 pm. Go! Tell your friends! See what Synetic kids can do!
https://www.boxofficetickets.com/go/event?id=151395

boxofficetickets.com® - TEEN ROMEO AND JULIET Crystal City Theater (Arlington, VA)

Synetic Family's Open House is still on for today. Come out and join us for a free drama and art class from 10-11a.m.

Rough Faced Girl has ONE show left! Wednesday the 28th at 11am! We've been sold out for the past two days, so don't rely on getting your ticket at the door - buy online: https://www.boxofficetickets.com/go/date?id=1099555

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Will we see you at the theater tomorrow? Rough-Faced Girl is almost over. DC Theatre Scene said "the final moments alone are among the most affecting I’ve witnessed all year." Come see us before we close!

The Rough-Faced Girl Synetic’s distinct style of telling stories through movement, fabric and mime is all over this touching and effective Native American tale of a young girl scarred by fire, who develops her own sense of self worth and beauty."Read more..."

Rough-Faced Girl has FIVE performances left! Don't forget to come see us before we close! :)

Remaining performances are 11am and 2pm on Friday the 23rd, 11am on Monday the 26th, 11am on Tuesday the 27th, and 11am on Wednesday the 28th!

We're getting ready for the holidays at the Family Theater... by preparing to put on a show for you! Links to buy tickets for this weekend's shows will be in the comments :)

And hey - check out this great review we got in American University's newspaper: "Although the Synetic Family Theater features plays for children and families, the play is by no means simplistic. Rather, it challenges children to understand the greater themes of the piece by relating a familiar tale in a different setting. ... “The Rough-Faced Girl” is an entertaining and impressive retelling of the traditional Cinderella story and definitely worth a trip down to Arlington."

Synetic Family Theater in Arlington offers a fresh take on the Cinderella story Arlington theater gives new life to the worn-out Cinderella story.

We had two excellent performances today for our second-grade friends at George Mason Elementary! Rough Faced Girl is a great show for that age group (since the book is taught in most schools in our area!) but is also totally appropriate for young children, while still being very touching and poignant for the adults in our audience too.

This week we have two special performances reserved just for school groups! Interested in planning a field trip? Email [email protected].

We had SUCH a big crowd today! Buy your tickets ahead of time so you don't risk walking up and finding we're sold out. :) Here's the link to buy tickets for Sunday, December 11th at 11:00am.

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For an exciting hour of family-friendly fun that won't break the bank, come see the Rough-Faced Girl this weekend! It's Helen Hayes Recommended, too! :) Links to buy tickets to this weekend's shows are in the comments.

We're getting ready for another weekend of performances! Check out this wonderful review in the Washington Examiner. "Why Rough-Faced Girl? Words often limit the imagination, especially for children, because words have concrete meanings. But once you learn the Synetic language of physical storytelling, blended with music, mime, acrobatics and dance, you understand how to communicate without words."

An unconventional Cinderella story | Washington Examiner Synetic Theater's latest children's show is an adaptation of an American Indian tale called "The Rough-Faced Girl." Although the story exists in many tribes, adapter and director Elena Velasco chose the version used by the Micmaq Tribe of Canada and northern Maine.

More great reviews of RFG! Check out the Bedtime Monsters Blog "the play mesmerized all three of my kids. Yes, even 2 year old T sat still for a whole HOUR taking in every movement. "

No Monsters in My Bed: Places to Go - The Rough-Faced Girl at Synetic Family Theater (Arlington, VA) So glad to hear that you guys enjoyed it! We are going after Thanksgiving, and I was wondering of my 3-year-old would like it. Sounds like she will!

Check out Shirlington Village last night! Were you there? Did you stop by Synetic Family Theater?

If you haven't seen the Rough Faced Girl yet, we've got two shows coming up this weekend! Local mommy-blogger Darcy said "the play mesmerized all three of my kids. Yes, even 2 year old T sat still for a whole HOUR taking in every movement." How could you ask for a better testimonial? :) Links to buy tickets to this weekend's shows are in the comments!

http://bedtimemonsters.blogspot.com/2011/11/places-to-go-rough-faced-girl-at_16.htmlCome

Check it out - we were featured on the front page of theatrewashington.org! This photo doesn't seem to still be up on the actual web page - I nabbed the screen cap from Randy Snight, who plays an ensemble role in the Rough Faced Girl.

Looking for more family-friendly activities in Shirlington? Check out "Shirlie Lights up the Village" this Thursday night, 6:30 to 8:30pm! Take pictures with Santa, sing some carols, and get to know our neighborhood!

Shirlie Lights up the Village | Village at Shirlington

The Rough-Faced Girl is Helen Hayes Awards Recommended!! http://www.helenhayes.org/hh-recommended

Helen Hayes Recommended | Washington Theatre Guide | TheatreWashington | Helen Hayes Awards