2026-07-13T12:31:09-04:00 2025-08-31 474306215 Mullins PC 7625 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 990 2024-09-01 522001215 Synetic Theater Inc % Paata Tsikurishvili SYNE 7038248060 2400 26th Rd S Arlington VA 22206 PAATA TSIKURISHVILI Founding Artistic Director 7038248060 2026-07-13 true true JOHN MULLINS P01429307 2027706371 2026-07-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Paata Tsikurishvili 2400 26th Rd S Arlington VA 22206 1267445 false X www.synetictheater.org X 1996 MD Washington DCs premier contemporary physical theater seeks to redefine theatre by devising a unique and innovative blend of stage movement, dance, text, and music while investing in artists growth, and creating unforgettable visceral experiences for every audience. 10 9 13 29 0 0 542623 690350 529589 536250 1469 13168 39376 1085380 1267445 0 0 522157 421290 0 124186 944871 804826 1467028 1226116 -381648 41329 230713 238121 586502 552528 -355789 -314407 Washington DCs premier contemporary physical theater seeks to redefine theatre by devising a unique and innovative blend of stage movement, dance, text, and music while investing in artists growth, and creating unforgettable visceral experiences for every audience. false false 437636 319078 Main Stage: In 2024-25 Synetic Theaters Main Stage productions sold more than 7,500 tickets, despite the company being itinerant for the first time in nearly 15 years. Synetic presented productions of Hamlet ...the rest is silence, and The Little Comedies in Arlington, and premiered The Immigrant in Arlington and at Theater J in Washington, DC thanks to a special association. The Immigrant went on to win Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Production at the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards, and has spawned a one-man version of the show that will tour to schools and performing arts centers in 2027. Olney Theater Center presented A Midsummer Nights Dream for 4 weeks in the summer of 2025, Synetics first major touring engagement since leaving its home space. The production was the best-selling non-musical ever done in Olneys Roberts Theater, and the partnership between Olney and Synetic Theater has deepened, with an engagement of Synetics Sleepy Hollow set for fall of 2026. 195766 217172 Education: In 2024-25 Synetic Theater reached more than 8,000 children and youth with its educational programs. Synetics Teen Ensemble presented a fully realized production of Hamlet ...the rest is silence at Gunston Arts Center, and Synetic successfully transferred its summer camp program to new spaces at Gunston Arts Center and Theater-on-the-Run in Arlington. Synetics traveling educational programs reached students across the region, including at Castleton Festival, Alexandria Public Schools, Fairfax Public Schools, Arlington Public Schools, and in Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Anne Arundel County in Maryland. 633402 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 51 0 true 13 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false VA X The Organization 7038248060 2400 26th Rd S Arlington VA 22206 Paata Tsikurishvili Founding Artistic Director 60.00 0.00 X X 82001 0 0 Blair L Ruble Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan Merkel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sundai Riggins Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tracy E Fisher Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vera Zolotarskaya Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alec J Guroff TreasurerFinance Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Suzanne Grinnan Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mytrang Nguyen Board Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Tunstall Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 82001 0 0 0 false false false 690350 690350 Performances 711110 319078 319078 Education 711110 217172 217172 536250 1469 1469 0 Other 711110 39376 39376 39376 1267445 575626 0 1469 X 82001 45404 26434 10163 292268 161828 94215 36225 19684 368 19316 27337 27337 16000 16000 416703 292621 60806 63276 52603 18711 33642 250 39877 1649 37552 676 89324 65598 23726 24743 1668 9581 13494 11446 11446 36157 36157 Production Materials 35594 33501 1991 102 BankMerchant FeesInt chrgs 82379 608 81771 1226116 633402 468528 124186 133766 132005 70055 39974 1276 22796 158646 144477 25616 14169 29177 230713 238121 214139 263269 30110 10420 342253 278839 586502 552528 X -424964 -354681 69175 40274 -355789 -314407 230713 238121 41329 53 0 X false true X true false X 930824 1086800 811562 542623 690350 4062159 930824 1086800 811562 542623 690350 4062159 91240 3970919 1469 1469 206762 73571 106890 13168 39376 439767 4503395 2620862 0.88180 0.84870 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 158646 144477 14169 14169 X 1503734 53 236236 236289 1267445 1267445 1462352 236236 236236 1226116 1226116 Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740) The Organization follows the Financial Accounting Standards Boards Accounting Standards Codification, which provides guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Organizations financial statements, if any. As of the current year end, the Organization had no unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions in its information return that would qualify for either recognition or disclosure in its financial statements. The Organizations policy would be to recognize interest and penalties on tax positions related to its unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the financial statements.Through the fiscal year end, there have been no matters that would have resulted in an accrual for interest and/or penalties. Generally, only the three preceeding tax years are subject to examination by federal, state, or local taxing authorities. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Organizations Managing Director and Treasurer review a draft of the Form 990 and then present a final draft to the Finance Committee for approval. A copy of the return is provided to all board members prior to its filing with the IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The Board reviews conflict of interest disclosure forms signed and submitted by officers, directors, and key employees at least annually. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Executive compensation is determined after comparing positions and responsibilities to similar organizations. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Other officer and key employee compensation is determined after comparing positions and responsibilities to similar organizations. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Copies of governing documents, documents that are required to be open for public inspection, and Form 990 are provided upon written request by interested parties. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Production Expenses: $245,466Education Expenses: $50,170Outreach Expenses: $9,728Consulting Fees: $93,283Other: $18,056