

In Synetic Theater's production of "Carmen," Ben Cunis portrays Jose, a young soldier who is seduced by Irina Tsikurishvili's Carmen (below).Ben Cunis as Jose (left) projects strong emotion in "Carmen" with the help of ensemble members (from left) Shannon A.L. Dorsey and Courtney Pauroso. Irina Tsikurishvili as Carmen draws attention from Phillip Fletcher as Lucas (center). Miss Tsikurishvili and Mr. Cunis portray the perilous romance between Carmen and Jose (right).