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The Rembrandt

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  1w, 4m

Jessica Dickey

In this world-premiere comedic drama, playwright Jessica Dickey paints shimmering portraits of Rembrandt, Homer and those who protect the art we cherish.

The Rembrandt

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
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.
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  • Duration 90 minutes

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"It’s funny, sweet, melancholy and emotionally engaging." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Inventive and thoughtfully composed play." Rescripted

"A charming morsel of a play with a bit of sorrow and a nod to death." Berkshire Fine Arts

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Authors

Jessica Dickey

Jessica Dickey

Jessica Dickey, a native of Pennsylvania, began her research on Amish culture in order to write her play The Amish Project, which was praised by audiences and critics alike during its Off-Broadway run at the prestigious Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in New York City. The A ...

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