A Soldier’s Play By: Charles Fuller
January 30 - February 15, 2026
Set on a segregated Army base in 1944, A Soldier’s Play opens with the shocking murder of a polarizing sergeant, prompting a determined officer to unearth the truth behind this unsettling crime. As suspects emerge and tensions simmer beneath the surface, hidden prejudices, loyalties, and resentments threaten to tear the unit apart. This Pulitzer Prize-winning murder mystery is filled with gripping suspense, unexpected revelations, and unforgettable characters.
Run Time: 2 Hours, including intermission
Content Advisory: Contains simulated gunshots, strong language (including racial slurs), discussion of suicide, and adult situations.
A Soldier's Play is a part of America 250, a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
"ranney"*
Pvt James Wilke
Geoffrey Warren Barnes II*
Tech Sgt Vernon C Waters
Jason Coffenberry*
Corp Bernard Cobb
Montez Jenkins Copeland*
Pvt CJ Memphis
Cary Davenport*
Capt Wilcox
Anthony T. Goss*
Melvin Peterson
Sylvester Little Jr.*
Corp Ellis
Patrick Earl Phillips*
Lt Byrd
K.P. Powell*
Capt Richard Davenport
Malik Smith
Pvt Louis Henson
Brent Vimtrup*
Capt Charles Taylor
Jay Wade*
Pvt Tony Smalls
Directed by Christopher V. Edwards
Scenic Design: Jon Savage+
Costume Design: Nia Safarr Banks+
Lighting Design: Jessica Drayton
Sound Design: Derek A. Graham
Properties Design: Moira Seger
Fight Director: Christopher V. Edwards
Music Director: R. M. Lawrence
Military Consultant: Keisha L. Kemper
Stage Manager: Danitza Piper*
Assistant Stage Manager: Tessa Killen*
+Member of United Scenic Artists
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Design Sponsors
Rance and Marilyn Duke
