Synetic Theater Gives Directors/Choreographers Chance Of A Lifetime

DC Theater professionals have the chance to create, direct, choreograph, adapt, and stage a brand new adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on the Synetic Theater stage under the guidance of award winning director and choreographer Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili.

Synetic's New Voice Series features emerging Synetic directors and choreographers to be coached/mentored under Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili's supervision, respectively. This new initiative not only creates opportunity for long-term Synetic company members but also creative artists outside of Synetic's four walls, in line with Synetic's mission of "...blending innovative techniques and movement, investing in artists' growth, and creating unforgettable visceral experiences for all audiences". Each aspiring artist will have the chance to demonstrate his/her ability to act, direct, choreograph, etc.

Synetic Theater has chosen Frank Baum's beloved tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz as the premier production in Synetic's New Voice Series.

Dates: July 11 >> August 12, 2018
Location: Synetic Theater, Crystal City, VA - 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA 22202
Regular Run: Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday matinee, 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35 and up. Student tickets start at $15. Senior citizens and military receive $5 off. Group discounts are available.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Join Synetic Theater's brand new adaptation of one of the most important cultural texts of the twentieth century, L. Frank Baum's American masterpiece The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Producing Director Paata Tsikurishvili, Director Ryan Sellers and Choreographer Tori Bertocci have created an environmental and spectacular adventure where verbal and nonverbal communication embrace each other in this innovative and heartfelt story of community, perseverance, and magic as they embark on their journey down the Yellow Brick Road to bring to life L. Frank Baum's characters in a way only Synetic can do and you won't see anywhere else. This adaptation of Baum's beloved children and adults most beloved tales is the premier production in Synetic's New Voice Series.

Director/Adaptor Ryan Sellers is a Senior Company Member with Synetic Theater and an Arlington, VA native, born and raised. He has written and directed children's shows at Synetic Family Theater and Arts on the Horizon. In addition to performing with Synetic Theater, Ryan has worked with Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, Signature Theatre, Folger Theatre, Imagination Stage and Adventure Theatre, among others. Ryan Sellers has trained with Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili, and the rest of the Synetic team for over a decade.

Choreographer/Adaptor Tori Bertocci is a Senior Company Member with Synetic Theater. She is an award winning director, choreographer, and adaptor based in the DC metropolitan area. Tori is an educator teaching for almost a decade. Her experience enriches productions with innovation, movement, and transformative developments.