After more than a decade in Midtown, Synchronicity Theatre is preparing to relocate.
The surprising announcement was made in late March via a post on the theater’s Instagram page. A subsequent press release stated, “Synchronicity’s landlord has chosen not to renew the lease, prompting the organization to embark on an exciting new chapter.”
For over three decades, the woman-led organization has used its space at One Peachtree Pointe to center bold, smart, and gutsy stories that amplify the voices of women and girls, becoming a consistent and influential presence in Atlanta’s art community.
Local producer and writing student Jiya McGeachy described the relocation news as “soul-crushing.”
“As someone who’s grown up around the Midtown area, I’m going to miss seeing their logo here,” McGeachy said.
While details about its next location remain unclear, co-founder and Producing Artistic Director Rachel May shared how Synchronicity first came to be in Midtown and offered early insight into what audiences can expect during this transition.
Can you speak to how Synchronicity came to be in Midtown, and given how essential community and partnerships have been to your work—how you’re leaning on those relationships during this transition and relocation?
For 16 years, we were a nomadic company, producing work in a variety of spaces across the city. Eventually, we reached a point where we truly needed a space of our own. We began searching and found our current location, signing the lease in 2014. We also operate out of an additional space, our Annex building, which serves as our office and rehearsal space. As we prepare to leave our current home, we know there’ll be a transition period before we’re fully settled into a new one, though we’re not yet sure how long that’ll be. During this time, our partnerships with other arts organizations, museums, and schools will be essential in allowing us to continue producing and sharing our work.
What are your expectations or aspirations for the new space, and how has the community responded to the announcement so far?
We’ve been doing a lot of research to determine where it would be best for us to land and what that might look like for the different communities we serve. I always joke that we’d love a space with higher ceilings, but more importantly, we’re hoping to move into a vibrant community that offers greater opportunities to engage and uplift local talent. We’re also looking for a landlord who is invested in growing with us during this next chapter. There’s a quote someone once shared with me: ‘Transition is always hard, but change is always good.’ We’re really embracing this season of change. Since the announcement, we’ve received an outpouring of encouragement. People are eager to support us and are excited to see where we’re headed next.
As your 28th season comes to a close with productions like ‘In Spite of My Ambivalence’ still ahead, what legacy do you hope Synchronicity leaves in Midtown, regardless of where you land next?
The legacy we hope to leave and continue is that of a warm, welcoming space where people can always come to experience tremendous art and build community. We’re incredibly honored to have called Midtown our home for the past 12 years.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to get involved with Synchronicity Theatre in the future?
Find ways to get involved. Come see our shows, join classes or boot camps, and really get to know us. That’s how we get to know you too. And most importantly, keep making art!
