The Taming of the Shrew: Synetic's Silent Shakespeare Production
Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20004)
- Full Price:
- $45.00 - $55.00
- Our Price:
- $22.50 - $27.50*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for The Taming of the Shrew was Sunday April 22, 2012 / 2:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Karen Kimmel and Marty Rosensweig on Information
Anything goes
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dklynn on Information
This is downtown theater, and I think folks should dress accordingly! (Business, at least)
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dklynn on Information
*lots* of nearby restaurants, some with pre-theater prix fixe. We ate at Austin grill.
29 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Written on Apr 24 2012Bravi! Clever and entertaining, with quality performances across the board. Not entirely true to the original version, but unlike many of the Bard's finest, "Taming of the Shrew" is not exactly a timeless tale. Synetic did a reasonable adaptation of a story that most would now find offensive.
Vivian
Written on Apr 23 2012Yeah, another hit by Synetic Theater! Very modern and hip, with an uber-cool motorcycle and partial nudity! Every actor strutts their stuff with confidence and conviction, comfortable with the demanding choreography and fight scenes. Original music sets the mood and the pace. Beautiful and multi-useful sets double as wall/door and painter's canvas.
Goldstar Member
Written on Apr 23 2012This event was outstanding. I didn't want it to end.
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Written on Apr 23 2012This was the funniest, fastest DANCE performance based on Shakespeare that i have seen. All my high school Shakespeare came back to me 50 years later. Great show. Too bad we were at the last performance because now i can't tell my friends.
More Information About The Taming of the Shrew
Website
http://www.synetictheater.org/mainstage/tamingshrew.html
Description
Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili
Choreographed by Irina Tsikurishvili
This production is appropriate for ages 14 and up. Parental guidance is suggested.
About the Ticket Supplier: Synetic Theater
Founded in 2001 by the husband and wife team of Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili, Synetic Theater is DC's Premier Physical Theater, whose mission is to be the premier American physical theater, fusing dynamic art forms--such as text, drama, movement, acrobatics, dance, and music, by producing world-class physical theater for all ages, educating the next generation of artists and physical theater professionals, and promoting this distinct form of theater nationally and internationally through community outreach and touring programs. Synetic's unique performance style is simultaneously avant-garde and accessible, with a broad appeal to a wide, culturally diverse, and cross-generational audience.