Date
11-5-1987
Preview
Description
Performed: 5-9 November 1987; "A Soldier's Play" is the story of a black Army company, with a white commanding officer, stationed at Fort Neal, Louisiana, in 1944 during World War II. A black soldier is murdered and an investigation ensues by a black captain. The play was directed and costumed by Alice Morton. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
Venue
This performance was held in the Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center Little Theatre.
Performers
- Jim Moore -- Captain Taylor
- Marc Steele -- Captain Davenport
- Lonnie Young -- Tech. Sgt. Vernon Waters
- Joe Simmons -- Corporal Bernard Cobb
- Jose Martinez -- Private James Wilke
- Kenny Stevens -- Private Melvin Peterson
- Tomoya Armstrong -- Private Tony Smalls
- Jerry Jackson -- Corporal Ellis
- Tony Moore -- Private C.J. Memphis
- Phil Owen -- Lieutenant Byrd
- Mark Streit -- Captain Wilcox
Is Part Of
Location
The original items are located in the Library’s Alabama Gallery Special Collections.
Keywords
Jacksonville State University -- History, College students -- Alabama, Jacksonville State University -- Students, College and school drama
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Jacksonville State University, "A Soldier's Play (1987) | Image 012" (1987). Department of Theatre & Film Performance Archive | Images. 2075.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/productions_images/2075
Keywords
Jacksonville State University -- History, College students -- Alabama, Jacksonville State University -- Students, College and school drama