Tony-Winning Drama ECLIPSED and More Slated for Synchronicity Theatre in 2016-17
By: BWW News Desk Jun. 22, 2016
Synchronicity will continue its tradition of community building with the Playmaking for Kids and Playmaking for Girls programs (playwriting workshops for juvenile justice and refugee communities, and after school programs), and its popular Women in the Arts Panel Luncheon (a discussion of relevant issues in the arts, philanthropy and economic development of Atlanta) on May 4, 2017.
All performances will be at Synchronicity Theatre, in Midtown's Peachtree Pointe complex. For tickets or more information on Synchronicity Theatre, programming and events, visit www.synchrotheatre.com or call 404-484-8636.
ABOUT THE PLAYS:
September 23 - October 16, 2016
Anne Boleyn by Howard Brenton
Show Times: 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 5 p.m. SundaySynchronicity's 2016-2017 season kicks off with the regional premiere of Howard Brenton's Anne Boleyn, a fresh, tantalizing take on a familiar tale of romance, betrayal and political intrigue. Devout as she is ambitious, Anne navigates courtly love, lust and lies to secure not only her own marriage to King Henry VIII but a Protestant reformation. Anne fulfills her calling to be England's first Protestant queen, but keeping her crown - and her head - is a different matter. A delicious and daring revisionist history. Directed by Richard Garner.
December 9, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Mr. Popper's Penguins, Adapted from the Children's Book by Richard and Florence Atwater
Show Times: 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday
Synchronicity celebrates the holidays with Mr. Popper's Penguins in the Family Series, a delightful musical for all ages based on the classic 1938 children's book by Richard and Florence Atwater. Mr. Popper, a humble house painter, gets a cool surprise when Antarctic explorer Admiral Drake ships him a penguin! One penguin expands into a family of penguins, and suddenly the Poppers have a lot of extra mouths to feed on a tight household budget. So, Mr. Popper trains the penguins to perform and takes their show on the road, leading to mischief, hilarity, and dreams come true. Each Friday is PJs & Play - where children wear pajamas, have milk and cookies, and watch the show. Directed by Rachel May.
February 3 - 26, 2017
The One and Only Ivan, Adapted by James E. Grote
Show Times: 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday
Also in the Family Series, Synchronicity brings a local legend to life with The One and Only Ivan. For 27 years, Ivan the gorilla has lived in a cage at the Big Top Mall, content to paint pictures and people-watch. Then Ivan meets Ruby, a captured baby elephant who's been separated from her family. Determined to protect his new friend, Ivan must use his creativity to find a new home and become the mighty silverback he was always meant to be. An enthralling adaptation, with movement and puppetry, of Katherine Applegate's Newbery Award-winning novel, based on the true story of Ivan, who found a home at Zoo Atlanta from 1994 to 2012. Each Friday is PJs & Play - where children wear pajamas, have milk and cookies, and watch the show. Directed by Julie Skryzpek.
March 31 - April 23, 2017
Strait of Gibraltar by Andrea Lepcio
Show Times: 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday
The world premiere of Strait of Gibraltar by Andrea Lepcio is a sexy romantic comedy turned terrorism thriller. Miriam, a Jewish woman, and Zameer, a Muslim man from Morocco, meet at a party and fall in love at first sight. When Zameer tells Miriam he's in the country illegally, she offers to help; but, is everything as it seems? A smart, riveting play that looks at love, truth, prejudice, and civil rights in the age of the Patriot Act. Directed by Rachel May.
June 2 - 25, 2017
Eclipsed by Danai Gurira
Show Times: 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday
Synchronicity's season finale is the regional premiere of Danai Gurira's historic Eclipsed, the first play to premiere on Broadway with an all-black, female creative team and cast. Caught in the grips of civil war, five Liberian women struggle to negotiate power, protection and peace in this stunning tale of hope and resilience. Nominated for 6 Tonys including "Best Play," Eclipsed has been called "(m)iraculous and savagely funny" (Deadline), "rare and powerful" (The New York Times) and "(a) moving, must-see production!" (New York Magazine). Directed by Tinashe Kajese.
2016-2017 "SPARK SERIES" EVENTS:
September 3, 2016
The Sinkhole Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m., $15, $12 Online (plus $1 fee)
Atlanta is a hotbed for standup comedy right now. If you're not cracking up at any one of our city's live shows, you should be! We've gathered a tasting of Atlanta's finest comedians to pull you into an outrageous abyss for 90 minutes of straight up Friday night funny. Featuring Mia Jackson, Ian Aber, Shelby Hofer, Big Kenny and hosted by Hayley Ellman. Produced by Actress and PushPush Theatre co-founder Shelby Hofer.
May 4, 2017
Women in the Arts Panel Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Loudermilk Center
Synchronicity's signature event connecting the arts and business communities is back! Join this dynamic and lively dialogue with a panel of top women artists and business leaders. Theme: Women in Charge: Unique Leadership, Compelling Collaboration.
The Heath
8 p.m.
A one-weekend only workshop production of Lauren Gunderson's new deeply personal one-woman (and a guy) bluegrass musical inspired by King Lear. "It's kinda' like a Shakespeare ho-down that might make you cry." PLAYMAKING FOR KIDS AND PLAYMAKING FOR GIRLS
The theatre will continue Playmaking for Kids after school and summer camp drama programming and the acclaimed Playmaking for Girls program for juvenile justice and refugee communities with a performance open to the public in June. Info will be available online at www.synchrotheatre.com.
Synchronicity Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director Rachel May and Managing Director & Artistic Associate Lee Nowell, produces smart, gutsy, high quality theatre that sparks community connections and uplifts the voices of women and girls. Synchronicity supports women artists, forges long-term and effective community partnerships and develops new work. Synchronicity was founded in 1997 by four women with a desire to work collaboratively and bring challenging, meaningful theatre to Atlanta audiences. We now reach nearly 8,000 patrons through our season of plays for adults (Bold Voices) and families (Family Series); community outreach; and educational programming, including our Playmaking for Kids (PFK) summer camps and after school programs and our award-winning Playmaking for Girls (PFG) program. Our intimate theatre in the heart of midtown at Peachtree Pointe became our home in the summer of 2014.
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