A man and woman sit and hold hands in a room in an art museum. The man wears a security guard's uniform and looks at the woman with concern. The woman holds a water bottle and looks away.
Josh Sticklin and Kathryn Tkel in the world-premiere of The Guard (2015). Photo by Scott Suchman.

The Guard

A play about the permanence of art and the impermanence of life…

date September 26, 2015 — October 26, 2015

In this world-premiere comedic drama, playwright Jessica Dickey paints shimmering portraits of Rembrandt, Homer and those who protect the art we cherish. The play opens in a modern-day art museum where three individuals yearn to experience first-hand the wonder and glory of Rembrandt’s work. When a museum guard decides to touch a famous Rembrandt painting, a remarkable journey across the ages ensues. Spanning centuries of human experience, The Guard movingly explores the power of creative expression and the sacrifices we make in the pursuit of love and beauty.

This performance was part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival.

Artistic Team

Written by Jessica Dickey
Director Sharon Ott
Scenic Design James Kronzer
Costume Design Laree Lentz
Lighting Design Rui Rita
Sound Design and Original Music Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen
Wig and Make-Up Design Anne Nesmith
Dramaturgy Shirley Serotsky
Vocal Coach Mary Coy
Production Stage Manager Brandon Prendergast
Assistant Stage Manager Staci Blue

Cast

Headshot for Tim Getman.

Tim Getman

Jonny/Martin

Headshot of Mitchell Hebert.

Mitchell Hébert

Henry/Rembrandt

Headshot for Josh Sticklin.

Josh Sticklin

Dodger/Titus

Headshot for Katheryn Tkel.

Kathryn Tkel

Madeline/Henny

Craig Wallace

Homer/Simon

From the Gallery

Two men stand in an artist's studio, dressed in renaissance outfits. One stands by a table and mixes a substance in a small container. Another stands next to an easel.

Josh Sticklin as Titus and Mitchell Hébert as Rembrandt in the world-premiere of “The Guard,” by Jessica Dickey. Production plays at Ford’s Theatre Sept. 25 to Oct. 18, 2015. Photo by Scott Suchman.

A man in renaissance era clothing sits in a chair with a woman standing behind him. Behind the two of them is a painting of a young boy reading a book.

Kathryn Tkel as Henny and Mitchell Hébert as Rembrandt in the world-premiere of “The Guard,” by Jessica Dickey. Production plays at Ford’s Theatre Sept. 25 to Oct. 18, 2015. Photo by Scott Suchman.

A man in a renaissance outfit stands behind a table cluttered with paints and brushes.

Mitchell Hébert as Rembrandt in the world-premiere of “The Guard,” by Jessica Dickey. Production plays at Ford’s Theatre Sept. 25 to Oct. 18, 2015. Photo by Scott Suchman.

A man in renaissance clothing sits on a chair in an artist's studio. A similarly dressed younger man mixes paint at a nearby table.

Mitchell Hébert as Rembrandt and Josh Sticklin as his son Titus in the world-premiere of “The Guard,” by Jessica Dickey. Production plays at Ford’s Theatre Sept. 25 to Oct. 18, 2015. Photo by Scott Suchman.

A man dressed as a security guard stands in a room in an art museum. A young woman is arm-in-arm with him and listens to him speak.

Mitchell Hébert as Henry and Kathryn Tkel as Madeline in the world-premiere of “The Guard,” by Jessica Dickey. Production plays at Ford’s Theatre Sept. 25 to Oct. 18, 2015. Photo by Scott Suchman.

A man dressed as a security guard stands in a room in an art museum and points at something. A woman leans on his should and looks at where he's pointing.

Mitchell Hébert as Henry and Kathryn Tkel as Madeline in the world-premiere of “The Guard,” by Jessica Dickey. Production plays at Ford’s Theatre Sept. 25 to Oct. 18, 2015. Photo by Scott Suchman.