Snapshot

Snapshot by Quincy Long, Tanya Barfield, David Lindsay-Abaire, Lee Blessing, ...Michael Bigelow Dixon, Julie Jensen, Honour Kane, Sunil Kuruvilla, Victor Lodato, Chay Yew, Deb Margolin, Allison Moore, Lynn Nottage, Dan O'Brien, Val Smith, Annie Weisman, Craig WrightShow more

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Productions (84)
Drama/Comedy
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80 - 100 minutes
11 W, 11 M,  (4-25 actors possible: 2-15 W, 2-15 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: Flexible set, suggesting various locales

A photograph captures and documents a single moment in time and space -- a snapshot of history, of a reality bounded by the photo's frame. But what lies outside, beyond, behind the photograph? And what stories, memories, or associations does an image of place inspire? In this multi-writer project from Actors Theatre of Louisville, a diverse assortment of talented playwrights encounter and transform Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, 1969, a compelling image of the monument by renowned photographer Lee Friedlander. Their thought-provoking scenes and monologues range from delightful comedy to utterly serious tragedy, each approaching the photo's themes through a new lens. Read More

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
NOTE: Each piece in this anthology can be licensed and performed separately.

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

A photograph captures and documents a single moment in time and space -- a snapshot of history, of a reality bounded by the photo's frame. But what lies outside, beyond, behind the photograph? And what stories, memories, or associations does an image of place inspire? In this multi-writer project from Actors Theatre of Louisville, a diverse assortment of talented playwrights encounter and transform Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, 1969, a compelling image of the monument by renowned photographer Lee Friedlander. Their thought-provoking scenes and monologues range from delightful comedy to utterly serious tragedy, each approaching the photo's themes through a new lens.

To perform the entire collection, click "Order this play" above. To perform an individual piece independently, click on its title below:

  • A Quick Tour of the Monument by Craig Wright
  • Monument by Honour Kane
  • Scene at Mount Rushmore by Quincy Long
  • Tyler Poked Taylor by Lee Blessing
  • Rock Scissors Paper by Deb Margolin
  • Little Pezidents by Michael Bigelow Dixon and Val Smith
  • Defacing Patriotic Property by Tanya Barfield
  • Her First Screen Test by Dan O'Brien
  • Thrift of the Magi by Annie Weisman
  • Night Out by Sunil Kuruvilla
  • Here and Now by Chay Yew
  • The Great Father by Victor Lodato
  • American Klepto by Allison Moore
  • Becoming American by Lynn Nottage
  • History Lesson by David Lindsay-Abaire
  • Bomb Squad by Craig Wright
  • On Lincoln's Head by Julie Jensen

    • Drama/Comedy
    • |
    • 80 - 100 minutes
    • 11 W, 11 M,  (4-25 actors possible: 2-15 W, 2-15 M)
    • Content Notes: Adult language
    • Set: Flexible set, suggesting various locales
    • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-137-9
  • Published Reviews

    "A terrific collection of perspectives -- both directly and indirectly inspired by the photo, ranging from serious to sassy..."

    Back Stage

    "Disturbingly funny and thought-provoking ... This is a play that encourages questioning conventional wisdom. You cannot show up expecting to be entertained without doing a little bit of brain work. And how better to start that off than to challenge the ideals encased in stone and superficially embraced by the millions of visitors to Mount Rushmore."

    V. Paul Virtucio, Duluth News Tribune

    "In many ways, the photograph, as central to each play, helped to produce an intriguing fractal view of the country."

    Andy Propst, American Theater Web

    Production History

    NOV 17, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
    CCAC South Campus
    West Mifflin, PA United States
    CCAC South CampusWest Mifflin, PA United States
    DEC 18, 2021 - DEC 18, 2021
    Pittsburgh CLO Academy
    Pittsburgh, PA United States
    Pittsburgh CLO AcademyPittsburgh, PA United States
    FEB 26, 2021 - FEB 27, 2021
    H-B Woodlawn Secondary School
    Arlington, VA United States
    H-B Woodlawn Secondary SchoolArlington, VA United States
    NOV 19, 2020 - NOV 21, 2020
    Weston High School
    Weston, MA United States
    Weston High SchoolWeston, MA United States
    OCT 16, 2020 - OCT 17, 2020
    Knox College
    Galesburg, IL United States
    Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL United States
    SEP 23, 2020 - SEP 26, 2020
    Drew University
    Madison, NJ United States
    Drew UniversityMadison, NJ United States
    NOV 21, 2019 - NOV 22, 2019
    Gateway Regional High School
    Woodbury Heights, NJ United States
    Gateway Regional High SchoolWoodbury Heights, NJ United States
    MAY 03, 2019 - MAY 04, 2019
    Cherokee High School
    Canton, GA United States
    Cherokee High SchoolCanton, GA United States
    FEB 11, 2019 - FEB 11, 2019
    Oakton High Schoool
    Vienna, VA United States
    Oakton High SchooolVienna, VA United States
    NOV 30, 2018 - DEC 01, 2018
    Western Washington University
    Bellingham, WA United States
    Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA United States
    1 of 9
    No upcoming productions.
    MAR 29, 2002 - APR 07, 2002
    Actors Theatre of Louisville
    Louisville, KY United States
    Actors Theatre of LouisvilleLouisville, KY United States