Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre (Arlington, VA)
Synetic Theater presents Dracula. Known for their richly evocative re-imaginings of classic stories, Synetic Theatre combines choreography and drama in this unique version of Bram Stoker's horror classic. A hit in its original 2005 staging, Synetic's Dracula vividly portrays the blood-lust of the demonic Count and his consorts.
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The last date listed for Synetic Theater's Dracula was Thursday November 5, 2009 / 8:00pm. (view all dates)
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Enjoyed it more than I expected based on attendance at previous performances (notably the appalling "Dante's Divine Comedy"). Excellent staging and dancing, average acting -- Synetic's usual weak point. The adaptation was reasonably close to the Dracula plot, but I can see where someone who has never read the novel would have a hard time following it. I recommend it -- but only if you get cut-price tickets. Not worth paying full price for.
The best Dracula production I've seen: truly spooky, with amazing staging, dancing and sets. Look out for the huge spider and the unusual use of fabric. As for the acting, some of it was tongue in cheek which seemed just right. And what a Renfield!
Dancing was superb, music was wonderful, scenery and lighting were great but the acting was mediocre and amateurish. The piece would have been all the better if there had been no spoken word. It is worth seeing.
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Conveniently located just across the Key Bridge from Georgetown, the Rosslyn Spectrum offers auditorium and theatre-style seating for 387 people, an ideal size for conferences, lectures and multi-media presentations. A vibrant performing arts venue offering live theatre and music in the evenings and on most weekends, the Arlington County Cultural Affairs Division is delighted to make this ver
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Based on the novel by Bram Stoker
Adapted by Nathan Weinberger
Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili
Choreographed by Irina Tsikurishvili
Set and Costume Design by Anastasia R. Simes
Lighting Design by Andrew F. Griffin
Immediately following the extension of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Synetic will reinvent and restage one of the most successful productions in its history. A smash hit both at The Kennedy Center and at the Rosslyn Spectrum, Dracula is back with fresh energy and vigor. Company member Dan Istrate performs the title role in a show featuring some of Synetic's most heart-pounding choreography and drama.
From vampiric wolves howling in the Transylvanian night to the erotic blood-lust of the demonic Count and his consorts, Bram Stoker's gothic dreamscape has stood the test of time in the imaginations of innumerable artists, and now Synetic Theater takes its place among them. Multiple Helen Hayes Award winners Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili lend their ferocious theatricality to a Dracula that is not to be missed. Synetic presents a new restaging of the acclaimed 2005 production--a tale of horror and the undying strength of the human spirit.
Synetic Theater seeks to advance and enrich the theater arts through presentation and education in its unique performance style of a synthesis of the arts, fusing the classical elements of drama, movement, dance, mime, and music into a distinct form of non-realistic theater. As Synetic Theater begins to develop a bridge between the DC and New York theater scenes, the company also seeks to expand its international presence. The theatrical style of Synetic Theater lends itself beautifully to cross-cultural performances, and the company plans to share their work and vision with people from around the world. In 2007, Synetic Theater received 10 Helen Hayes nominations!