Photographs from S-21

Photographs from S-21 by Catherine Filloux

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Productions (24)
Drama
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15 - 20 minutes
1 W, 1 M, 
Set: Flexible: a museum with two life-size frames and an abstract fountain.

Two photos come to life in an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City. They are a young Cambodian woman and man whose photos were taken by the Khmer Rouge right after removing their blindfolds, moments before their execution.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $40
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Plays: Volume 4.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

*The per performance fee begins at $40. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

Two photos come to life in an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City. They are a young Cambodian woman and man whose photos were taken by the Khmer Rouge right after removing their blindfolds, moments before their execution.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 15 - 20 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 
  • Set: Flexible: a museum with two life-size frames and an abstract fountain.

Published Reviews

"The play subtly challenges the audience to question its own role as consumers, and curators, of tragedy."

Maura Nguyen Donohue, Flash Review Dispatch

Production History

APR 18, 2014 - APR 20, 2014
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV United States
University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV United States
NOV 02, 2012 - NOV 02, 2012
Phillips Academy
Andover, MA United States
Phillips Academy Andover, MA United States
DEC 02, 2010 - DEC 03, 2010
Arts High School
NEWARK, NJ United States
Arts High School NEWARK, NJ United States
APR 16, 2009 - APR 17, 2009
Lees Summit West HS
Lees Summit, MO United States
Lees Summit West HS Lees Summit, MO United States
FEB 05, 2009 - FEB 07, 2009
University Of Michigan Basement Arts
Ann Arbor, MI United States
University Of Michigan Basement Arts Ann Arbor, MI United States
NOV 05, 2007 - NOV 05, 2007
Williams College
Williamstown, MA United States
Williams College Williamstown, MA United States
APR 13, 2007 - APR 13, 2007
Phillips Academy/THEATRE
Andover, MA United States
Phillips Academy/THEATRE Andover, MA United States
NOV 02, 2006 - NOV 04, 2006
Playwrights Horizons Theater School
NY, NY United States
Playwrights Horizons Theater School NY, NY United States
MAR 29, 2006 - MAR 29, 2006
GENseng: Geneseo's Asian American Performance Ensemble
Geneseo, NY United States
GENseng: Geneseo's Asian American Performance Ensemble Geneseo, NY United States
FEB 09, 2006 - FEB 11, 2006
Zion-Benton Township High School
Zion, IL United States
Zion-Benton Township High School Zion, IL United States
JAN 01, 2006 - FEB 01, 2006
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX United States
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Kingsville, TX United States
SEP 16, 2005 - SEP 17, 2005
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO United States
Central Missouri State University Warrensburg, MO United States
MAR 30, 2005 - MAR 31, 2005
School Of Arts & Sciences
Tallahassee, FL United States
School Of Arts & Sciences Tallahassee, FL United States
OCT 01, 2003 - OCT 31, 2003
Ohio State University, "Deprivation, Violence and Identities Conference"
Columbus, OH United States
Ohio State University, "Deprivation, Violence and Identities Conference" Columbus, OH United States
FEB 01, 2003 - FEB 28, 2003
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ United States
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ United States
JAN 01, 2003 - JAN 31, 2003
Asian Women Theater Director's Festival
New Delhi and Calcutta, India
Asian Women Theater Director's Festival New Delhi and Calcutta, India
NOV 01, 2002 - NOV 30, 2002
Center for Peace & Social Justice, Rivier College
Nashua, NH United States
Center for Peace & Social Justice, Rivier College Nashua, NH United States
OCT 01, 2002 - OCT 31, 2002
Providence College, "The Spirit of Cambodia…a tribute"
Providence, RI United States
Providence College, "The Spirit of Cambodia…a tribute" Providence, RI United States
SEP 01, 2002 - OCT 31, 2002
University of Leeds, International Interventionist theatre program
Leeds, London, and Wakefield, United Kingdom
University of Leeds, International Interventionist theatre program Leeds, London, and Wakefield, United Kingdom
MAY 01, 2002 - MAY 30, 2002
Lowell High School
Lowell, MA United States
Lowell High School Lowell, MA United States
NOV 01, 2001 - NOV 30, 2001
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA United States
University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA United States
MAY 01, 2001 - MAY 30, 2001
Boston Center for the Arts, Creasian Festival
Boston, MA United States
Boston Center for the Arts, Creasian Festival Boston, MA United States
APR 01, 2001 - APR 30, 2001
French Cultural Center
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
French Cultural Center Phnom Penh, Cambodia
JUN 01, 1998 - JUN 30, 1998
HB Playwrights Foundation & Theatre, "The Museum Plays"
New York, NY United States
HB Playwrights Foundation & Theatre, "The Museum Plays" New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 2003 - JAN 31, 2003
Asian Women Theater Director's Festival
New Delhi and Calcutta, India
Asian Women Theater Director's Festival New Delhi and Calcutta, India
APR 01, 2001 - APR 30, 2001
French Cultural Center
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
French Cultural Center Phnom Penh, Cambodia
JUN 01, 1998 - JUN 30, 1998
HB Playwrights Foundation & Theatre, "The Museum Plays"
New York, NY United States
HB Playwrights Foundation & Theatre, "The Museum Plays" New York, NY United States

Awards (2)

Heideman Award finalist, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 1999

Nausicaa Franco-American Play Contest winner, 1999

Archival Video License

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