Like life imitating life, synetic theater now has quite a lot in common with the subject of their production Immigrantsa riff on his tragic character known as Charlie Chaplin and Little Fellow.
Not only is the founder of Synetic himself an immigrant, but the company is as homeless as Chaplin’s characters. Add the fact that headlines don’t go in a day without covering all striped immigrant lights. It’s all happening here under the bowler’s hat.
Of course, the lack of space to call home is not a laughing matter. Immigrants. This must have been a victim.
For starters, without dedicated space, the company cannot install the usual, highly imaginative and cleverly designed sets. They also stick to any sound on offer, as it is particularly tough for physical theatre companies that rely on music and soundscapes.
Therefore, at Thomas Jefferson Community Theater (attached to the junior high school of the same name). Immigrants Part of that execution. With all that in mind, the company does the clever job of using one impressive scaffolding, an array of props and several spectacular choreography to take advantage of the sparse space.
There is little that can be done about some of the poor sound quality and distracting shadows on the walls of the theater, slightly attenuating the usual highly immersive experience of Zenic production.

Putting these reality aside, this concept is an independent and fun concept based on Charlie Chaplain’s work. This idea begins with an old and sad immigrant (played with Aplomb by Paata Tsikurishvili).
Interestingly, due to their creative licenses of signatures, co-directors Paatha and Irina Zikrishvili make no distinction between immigrants and small companions when they move between their origins and exploits. But there is a strong story here, and with how dramatic clarity it is provided to him to be quickly evaluated and then slandered, that is, to create a visionary point in the film.
And there’s no doubt this is Vato Tsikurishvili’s star turn as a Little Fellow. A charismatic, modest supernova, Tsikurishvili is an extraordinary performer and actor. He has the ability to not only connect to the scene, but also to the audience, in a way that feels completely natural. He lives in what he played, which becomes an incredible physical theatre.
As Hetti, his love interest, Mariam Najafzada offers a lovely, delicately painted presence and a very wonderful chemistry with a small companion. In a smaller role, but more presence, comes from Stella Burch as Hetty’s younger sister and Philip Fletcher as producer.

When it comes to ensembles, everything is talent, with Nutsa Tediashvili and Natan-Mael Gray giving a certain standout. And when it comes to ensembles, Irina Tskyrishvili pulls out the stop with some epic choreography that makes the most of their enormous talent to combine dynamic movements with stunning acrobatics.
Still – and never a boring moment, but there are many grounds covered here. Sometimes there is a pacing and flow of the story, and the numbers aren’t that airtight. Still, the novel and its story are ideas fully conveyed through music and movement, and balance firmly lands on a “charming” camp.
And let’s be real. Who can prove that America is enriched by perspectives from other lands, heritage and traditions than synnetic and its Georgian founders? Over all these years, they have assured that at least one corner of this town there is a place to experience a unique brand of creativity and magic. They really need a home.
Immigration (★★★★☆) It will be held from April 11th to 27th, January 16th, 1529, at 1529 16th St. NW, Washington, DC. www.synetictheater.org.
Source: Metro Weekly – www.metroweekly.com