Art intersects life in ‘The Guard’
March 11-April 2
‘The Guard’
Art, history and humanity align in City Theatre Company’s upcoming production of The Guard by Jessica Dickey. Directed by Artistic Director Tracy Brigden, the play will run March 11-April 2 on the Main Stage, continuing the 2016-17 season of new plays.
The play features a cast of five tackling 10 roles – including appearances by the legendary painter Rembrandt and the epic poet Homer – over three time periods.
When dedicated museum guard Henry dares to connect with the paintings he proudly protects, he sets into motion a time-bending journey where art intersects with life. Inspired by Rembrandt’s “Aristotle with a Bust of Homer,” The Guard embraces the idea of carpe diem in (and at) any age, for a spellbinding theatrical exploration of the power of human connection.
City Theatre is located on the South Side. Single tickets start at $37.50. Season subscriptions are still available and three-show packages start at $99.
For tickets, visit CityTheatreCompany.org or call 412-431-2489.