A Midsummer Night's Dream at Synetic Theater

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Synetic Theater
1800 S. Bell Street Arlington

Synetic Theater, the home of American Physical Theater and movement-based storytelling, announces the return of its acclaimed adaptation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed and choreographed by company co-founders Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili. This playful adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless comedy feature's Synetic's trademark wordless storytelling. This fantastical, darkly playful game of love, mistaken identity, and the supernatural was honored with nine Helen Hayes Award Nominations when it was first produced in 2010, taking home the award for Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Resident Play. Since then, the production has performed to great acclaim in 2013 and 2015, and toured Mexico for the 2014 Festival Internacional.

Thru - Jul 24, 2022

Show Type: Comedy

Box Office: 800-494-8497

www.synetictheater.org

A Midsummer Night's Dream Reviews

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Washington Post - Highly Recommended

"...That last musical touch is particularly fitting for this sensual storytelling feat, as Synetic reimagines one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays with wordless elegance. A decade after first attempting that delicate dance, this “Midsummer” still knows how to cast a spell."

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- Thomas Floyd

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of William Shakespeare’s most-produced plays — but this version stands out as one of the most creative and transcendent. For patrons who may be unfamiliar with the original text, the story sings through the artistry of movement and original music. As Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili puts it: “In a word: it moves.”"

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- Laura Mills

Talkin Broadway - Highly Recommended

"...Synetic Theater in Arlington, Virginia, has brought back its glorious production of A Midsummer Night's Dream for the first time since 2015, and its magic is as powerful as ever with an amazingly agile cast and vivid staging."

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- Susan Berlin

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"...Creating a unique staging of a play produced as often as Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a daunting task, but one that Synetic Theater more than achieves in its reworking of the classic tale of magic and mayhem. “Midsummer,” with a story that focuses on the mischief of fairies, lends itself to fantastical interpretations. Synetic’s new re-staging of its original 2009 production, helmed by director Paata Tsikurishvili and choreographer Irina Tsikurishvili, creates an experience that manages to be both darkly enchanting and endearingly funny."

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- Norah Dick

BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended

"...Synetic Theater's wordless A Midsummer Night's Dream is, indeed, a dream to behold. An innovative merging of drama and movement, Synetic's silent exploration of the classic work sparkles and pops. It's full of both belly laughs and tender moments. The power and athleticism of the company along with the lush production elements give a fresh perspective to experience the timeless Shakespearean favorite."

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- Pamela Roberts

A Midsummer Night's Dream at Synetic Theater