Confederates Explores Power Across Time | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A gripping new play, “Confederates,” at the Firehouse Theatre, boldly bridges Civil War slavery and modern academia to expose how systems of oppression still shape Black women’s lives today. Written by Dominique Morisseau, it follows Sara, a sharp-minded enslaved woman forced into espionage, and Sandra, a Black professor battling institutional racism — both navigating power, loyalty, and the illusion of freedom. With stunning set design and seamless time jumps, the production forces audiences to confront how history’s wounds echo in our present-day struggles. Running through September 6, this…