Did My Grandfather K*ll My Grandfather?
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"Did My Grandfather K*ll My Grandfather?" is a compelling, autobiographical one-man show that follows Vietnamese American actor and playwright Cody LeRoy Wilson’s journey in uncovering his family’s immigration story from Vietnam to America.
Adopted by an American soldier and brought to West Virginia as a baby, Cody’s mother was left with little connection to her homeland, leaving Cody with endless questions. Over the years, he searches for untraceable answers, only to come to a grim fantasy depicting his two grandfathers on opposing sides of the Vietnam War. At its core, the play asks, “What does it mean to be Asian American?” The conclusion Cody has found is complicated, but it is one all Americans need to hear.
This production in Morgantown marks a homecoming for the show’s creator. Cody was born and raised on a farm in a small West Virginia community called Plum Run. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2014 with a BFA in Acting before moving to New York City to pursue theatre. Now, Cody is thrilled to return home to share this deeply moving story set in the very same holler he was raised in.
Venue: Gladys G. Davis Theatre, WVU Canady Creative Arts Center
Performance Dates & Times:
- Friday, August 21, 2026 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets for both performances can be purchased online or by calling 304-293-SHOW
"Did My Grandfather K*ll My Grandfather?" is a compelling, autobiographical one-man show that follows Vietnamese American actor and playwright Cody LeRoy Wilson’s journey in uncovering his family’s immigration story from Vietnam to America.
Adopted by an American soldier and brought to West Virginia as a baby, Cody’s mother was left with little connection to her homeland, leaving Cody with endless questions. Over the years, he searches for untraceable answers, only to come to a grim fantasy depicting his two grandfathers on opposing sides of the Vietnam War. At its core, the play asks, “What does it mean to be Asian American?” The conclusion Cody has found is complicated, but it is one all Americans need to hear.
This production in Morgantown marks a homecoming for the show’s creator. Cody was born and raised on a farm in a small West Virginia community called Plum Run. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2014 with a BFA in Acting before moving to New York City to pursue theatre. Now, Cody is thrilled to return home to share this deeply moving story set in the very same holler he was raised in.
Venue: Gladys G. Davis Theatre, WVU Canady Creative Arts Center
Performance Dates & Times:
- Friday, August 21, 2026 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets for both performances can be purchased online or by calling 304-293-SHOW
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Where is it happening?
1436 Evansdale Drive, Morgantown, WV, United States, West Virginia 26505
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Host or PublisherWest Virginia Public Theatre
