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 drama is filled with gripping suspense, unexpected revelations, and unforgettable characters.

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"ranney"*

Pvt James Wilke

Geoffrey Warren Barnes Ii 1722880489

Geoffrey Warren Barnes II*

Tech Sgt Vernon C Waters

Jason Coffenberry Square

Jason Coffenberry*

Corp Bernard Cobb

Montez Jenkins

Montez Jenkins Copeland*

Pvt CJ Memphis

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Cary Davenport*

Capt Wilcox

Anthony Goss Square

Anthony T. Goss*

Melvin Peterson

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Sylvester Little Jr.*

Corp Ellis

Patrick Earl Phillips

Patrick Earl Phillips*

Lt Byrd

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K.P. Powell*

Capt Richard Davenport

Malik Smith

Malik Smith

Pvt Louis Henson

Brent Vimtrup Square

Brent Vimtrup*

Capt Charles Taylor

Jay Wade Square

Jay Wade*

Pvt Tony Smalls

Directed by Christopher V. Edwards

Scenic Design: John Savage+ 
Costume Design: Nia Safaar Banks+ 
Lighting Design: Jessica Drayton 
Sound Design: Derek G. Graham 
Properties Design: Moira Seger 
Fight Director: Christopher V. Edwards 
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.

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