The Making of a Legend: A Conversation about Story and Style

The Making of a Legend: A Conversation about Story and Style is a one-hour pre-show discussion about the creative process behind Synetic Theater’s production of a quintessential American ghost story. The conversation examines how story and visual style work together, including Synetic’s use of innovative movement-based techniques, its support for artist development, and its creation of immersive, visceral theater experiences.

The discussion features Olney Theatre Center Artistic Director Jason Loewith alongside Synetic Theater creators Paata Tsikurishvili, Nathan Weinberger, and Irena Tsikurishvili.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Showtimes: One scheduled discussion at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10

Run time: 1 hour

Venue: Olney Theatre Center

Location: Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab

Participants: Jason Loewith, Paata Tsikurishvili, Nathan Weinberger, and Irena Tsikurishvili

Program: Part of Olney Theatre Center’s 2026–27 Season

Box office: 301-924-3400; open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Directions: Directions to the Olney Theatre Center are available through the venue’s “See how to get here” information.