REVIEW: “A Soldier’s Play” at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
As the son of a military officer who served in World War II, I found this very fulfilling,
February 1, 2026
As the son of a military officer who served in World War II, I found this very fulfilling,
Exceptional scene design, masterful direction, and a stellar cast make this whodunnit a thrilling ride.
The murder mysteries unfold quickly and tightly, inhaling the unprepared Watson hastily into Holmes’s world.
With an eccentric cast of characters and a mystery with enough turns to keep even the most adept of audience members guessing to the bitter
Mr. Chace’s villainy is perfection: exhibited clearly while still maintaining brilliant restraint, somehow making Iago even more sinister.
The actors are succeeding in exactly what the play demands: exposing the ugliness beneath carefully constructed civility.
From the beginning, the emotions are so palpable that the language almost became secondary.