Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre (Arlington, VA)
Host and Guest centers around two men, one Muslim and one Christian, who befriend each other despite their cultures' long-standing hatred. The people from both of their Georgian villages punish them violently for their friendship, and the entire community is shattered by war. The conflict between individual morality and ancient community prejudices causes the central tragedy of this moving piece.
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this is an excellent play. The message is clearly conveyed. the set and music are superb. Above all, the choreography was outstanding. not to give away anything... the walking, running, horse-riding scenes are incredibly realistic. thank you for bringing performances of this caliber to rosslyn, va. NOT TO BE MISSED
Please read the reviews by the washington post and others.
On our recommendation, many of our friends have seen the play and feel the same, a group of us are going again.
The Post gave this revival a rave review which accounted for my interest. The performance I attended on October 24 ended with a post-show discussion with the creators and cast. All in all, a great evening.
I thought the production, staging, acting, lighting was moody and marvelous. My husband could not watch because he was too despondent and depressed by the content. I agree with him, but thought everything else was great-- that was the story, and that is life!
Not really my favorite Synetic production, but still interesting and quite timely.
I hate to give the Synetic Theater folk a bad review, but this is feedback for them. They're such an amazing dance/movement troupe with fantastic music, sets and choreography. So why did they emphasize the spoken word so much in this production? Completely unnecessary and detracts from what makes them great and unique. Please focus on dance and leave the speaking to "regular" shows.
I always try to attend each Synetic production. They may not be to everyone's taste, but I find them facinating.
Host and Guest, based on an epic Georgian poem, eerily echoes tensions that have recently played out -- again -- in Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Cast -- mostly Georgian -- feverently brings to life conflicts that have and continue to plague the region, with a bit of ambiguous hope at the end. Beautifully portrayed. Not a play to enjoy -- but one it's important to experience.
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 versat... More
Host and Guest, written by Roland Reed, is based on an epic poem from the Republic of Georgia. Vazha Pshavela wrote the original poem around the turn of the 20th century, and it has become a classic of Georgian literary culture. This passionate drama resounds with connections to modern conflicts all over the world.
Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili
Choreography by Irina Tsikurishvili
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!
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