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A Soldier's Play
Mar 28 - 30, 2025
About the Show

Kris Coleman as Private C.J. Memphis

Kris Coleman, a proud graduate of Hampton University, hails from Los Angeles, California. He currently serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Hampton University Repertory Theatre. After returning to his alma mater to perform in the HU Rep productions of Crowns and A Streetcar Named Desire, Coleman is thrilled to be back and starring as CJ in A Soldier’s Play.

Most recently, Coleman completed the International Asian tour of Sister Act, performing in South Korea and Japan. His recent credits include Broadway roles in Jersey Boys as Hal Miller and regional theater performances in Dreamgirls as Curtis, Hello, Dolly! as Horace Vengelder, Passing Strange as the Narrator, Chicago as Billy Flynn, Once on This Island as Agwe, A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Oberon, and Big River as Jim.

Coleman has also made appearances on television and film, including roles in Billions on Showtime, The Big House on ABC, The Dumbbomb Affair, The Clone, and singing the national anthem at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on FOX Sports.


Malcolm Green as PFC Melvin Peterson

Malcolm Green is a native of Laurinburg, North Carolina. He discovered his love for performing in the theatre during his matriculation at North Carolina Central University. He has performed at the National Black Theatre Festival and the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Malcolm's most recent roles include portraying Dez in Domonique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew and Mitch in the Hampton University Repertory Theatre Company’s presentation of the Tennessee Williams classic A Streetcar Named Desire.


Luther Chambers as Tech/ Sergeant Vernon C. Waters

Luther Chambers (aka: Lu Chay) is a resident of Hampton VA. He is married to the lovely Mrs. Deedra L Chambers who shares in raising their wonderful children. Besides working as the full-time minister of music and media coordinator at Gethsemane Baptist Church Newport News, he also is the Owner/Operator of CSharp Music and Media, LLC a business he created for music, photography, and videography. He considers himself a “Renaissance Man” because of the many hats that he wears which includes being a musician, an actor (Stage and Film), a photographer, a videographer and most recently, a content creator with his online podcast series Do Know.

Theatrical Credits include: Myles Stewart in Every Dog Has His Day, Zeke in Hiram & Nettie, Curtis Taylor Jr. in Dreamgirls, Myles Stewart in Never Play With A Woman’s Heart, Manolo in The Odd Couple (Female Version), Papa Ge in Once On This Island, Amonasro/King Of Nubia in Aida, Steve Hubbell in A Streetcar Named Desire, Mister in The Color Purple, Mr. Thomas in Reflections and Xavier in Pipeline. 

Film Credits Include: Chance in One Last Chance, Train in The Blood of Saltville and Chris in Deadly Obsession

Check out his work at www.csharpmusicandmedia.com and all social media platforms. You can follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok under @Lu_Chay. His favorite scripture is Proverbs 16:3 “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Personal Quote: “Choose Your Vibe!”


Mustafa Speaks as Captain Richard Davenport

Mustafa Speaks is an American actor, writer, and producer. Originally from the Booker T. Washington Projects in Jersey City, NJ, Mustafa attended Hampton University earning a B.S. in Marine & Environmental Science and became internationally published for his groundbreaking work with shark behavior before moving into show business.

Mustafa is perhaps best known for his compelling role as Messiah in Netflix's hit limited series, Seven Seconds, and as Kevin Gaines in USA's hit series, Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. He has also appeared in other popular shows including: NCIS, S.W.A.T., Lethal Weapon, Hit the Floor, Jane The Virgin, Revenge, and Pretty Little Liars, among others. He currently stars on the Spectrum original series Joe Pickett now streaming based on the bestselling novels by C.J. Box in the role of Nate Romanowski, a former special ops soldier, and recurs as Kenny Boone on The CW series All-American.

During his early years in Los Angeles, Mustafa became a fitness model and personal trainer, and soon evolved into a fitness business owner, creating SS3D Fit Club, an exclusive gym serving celebrity entertainers. Soon after, he published his first book, The Mind Muscle Method, to empower individuals to push beyond their mental limitations to achieve success. Owner of Speaks Enterprises Inc., home to Alchemist Prime Productions and SS3D Lifestyle brand, Mustafa's keen business sense, diverse background, and years of multifaceted industry experience make him poised to become one of Hollywood's Top Players.


Oshea Russell as Private Tony Smalls

Oshea R. Russell, was born in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Hampton, Virginia at the age of 13. After finishing up high school at Phoebus High School, Oshea took up carpentry at New Horizons Educational Center in Hampton VA, then graduated from The Apprenticeship Program at Newport News Ship Building where he gained his journeyman’s certification in crane rigging.

Oshea eventually settled into the field of technical engineering in which he provided his services to help the US Military and several other large commercial companies for 10 plus years.

A few of the many joys in Oshea’s life include spending quality time with his family and staying physically active. Oshea has had a successful modeling career, and is a two- time Collegiate all American wrestler. He also holds a pro-bodybuilding status, and is a world class track athlete.

In late 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oshea made a life changing decision and relocated to Atlanta GA, to pursue his career in acting. In just a few months, he booked not only his first but also major role as a season regular on the hit TV series, All The Queens Men, seen on the BET + network, where he plays the character Tommy.

Oshea is currently looking forward to returning to the newest season of All The Queens Men. He’s also working on several new projects including several movies and he had a new lead role in the new TV series called Tears Of A Hustler where he plays the character Ali. He's also planning to continue furthering his acting career. Oshea can currently be seen in several hits on the Tubi Network including Forever Us, The Undeserving, A Taste of Betrayal and Touch.