




Guard's at the Taj at the Geffen Playhouse
(2017 Ovation Award, Best Production of a Play)
Director: Giovanna Sardelli
Playwright: Rajiv Joseph
Cast: Raffi Barsoumian & Ramiz Monsef
Set designer: Tom Buderwitz
Costume designer: Denitsa Bliznakova
Lighting designer: Lap Chi Chu
Sound designer, Original music: Vincent Olivieri

"Under the commanding direction of Giovanna Sardelli, there is never a lost beat in either the action or the dialogue. She deftly guided her actors, both of whom do a brilliant job with their respective characterizations. This is an occasional edge-of-your seat experience as this is not an easy play."
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"Directed by frequent Joseph collaborator Giovanna Sardelli, this tale of two regular-guy imperial guards in 17th-century Agra is as intellectually satisfying as it is disquieting."