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Discover the artists and history behind A Soldier's Play in the Upstage Playgoer’s Guide. This guide includes an interview with director Kenny Leon, an exploration of Louisiana in 1944, the setting for the play, discussion questions to get you thinking, and activities for teachers and students.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE PRODUCTION

Learn about the historical events mentioned in the play and dig into the artistic choices made by the show's creative team.

Spotlight on A Soldier's Play

A History of the Negro Ensemble Company

Jim Crow, the Military, and Respectability Politics

Central Louisiana: 1944

Military Bases, Ranks, and Justice

Fighting For Equality: A Timeline

THE ARTISTS

Hear about and from the artists involved in A Soldier's Play.

The Life and Achievements of Playwright Charles Fuller

Interview with Director Kenny Leon

Designer Statements

YOUR RESPONSE

Find discussion starters for before and after the show, as well as downloadable activities for students and teachers.

Up For Discussion

Activities


A Soldier's Play Upstage Contributors

COORDINATOR Olivia Jones
EDITORS Jill Rafson
Katie Christie
Paul B McGinley
INTERVIEWS  Ted Sod
WRITERS Jason Jacobs
Leah Reddy
Olivia Jones
Ryan Dumas
Anna Morton
Tiffany Nixon
Corey Rubel
Asya Sagnak
Karishma Bhagani
GRAPHIC DESIGN Darren Melchiorre
Julia Dimarzo
WEB DESIGN Trevor Forry
PHOTO EDITOR Leah Reddy
SPECIAL THANKS Jennifer DiBella
Mariah-Lynn Black