A Soldier's Play at Ahmanson Theatre

The sergeant of a Black unit, Vernon C. Waters, was killed in a Louisiana army camp in 1944. The local Klan or a white officer could have been the culprit, according to Captain Taylor, the white chief of police. Black captain Richard Davenport is tasked with conducting the investigation. Taylor attempts to dissuade Davenport out of concern that the hiring of a Black investigator will lead to the case being ignored. Nevertheless, Davenport perseveres and learns that the men in the company harbor deep-seated hatred and corruption. Despite the many motives of each soldier, Davenport eventually cracks the case and unearth a truth that is even more startling than the crime itself. You have to be there to experience why this is such an award-winning story.

A Soldier’s Play, the production has captivated spectators as they gasp at the terrific stage design with an awe-inspiring cast dressed in the most beautiful attire and this time will be no different. You have to be quick as tickets won’t be available for long, however you can buy yours here.