Geoffrey Warren Barnes II as Tech-Sergeant Vernon C. Waters. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.
A SOLDIER’S PLAY
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Jan. 30-Feb. 15
[Over-the-Rhine]
Directed by Christopher V. Edwards
Cast: “ranney”* as Pvt James Wilke, Geoffrey Warren Barnes II* as Tech Sgt Vernon C Waters, Jason Coffenberry* as Corp Bernard Cobb, Montez Jenkins Copeland* as Pvt CJ Memphis, Cary Davenport* as Capt Wilcox, Anthony T. Goss* as Melvin Peterson, Sylvester Little Jr.* as Corp Ellis, Patrick Earl Phillips* as Lt Byrd, K.P. Powell* as Capt Richard Davenport, Malik Smith as Pvt Louis Henson, Brent Vimtrup* as Capt Charles Taylor & Jay Wade* as Pvt Tony Smalls
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.
- In preview Wed-Thu, Jan. 28-29 at 7:30pm. Discounted tickets.
- Fri-Sat, Jan. 30-31 at 7:30pm
- Thu-Fri, Feb. 5-6 at 7:30pm
- Sat, Feb. 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sun, Feb. 8 at 2pm
- Thu-Sat, Feb. 12-14 at 7:30pm
- Sun, Feb. 15 at 2pm
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