A Thousand Words

In 1969, Chris Parsons served as a combat photographer in Vietnam. Combining his pictures with original music and dance, C. Neil Parsons, assistant professor of theater, recounts tales of danger, resilience, and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to.

“A strong filial tribute and unique creative monument to a regrettable war and one of the men who served in it and suffered because of it.” —Jay Harvey Upstage

“It’s unlikely anyone will forget the tragic beauty of this very personal story of one man that resonates with the loss of thousands.” —Plays with John & Wendy

Created and performed by C. Neil Parsons
Written by Chris Parsons and C. Neil Parsons
Photography by Chris Parsons
Dramaturgy by Megan Phillips
Artwork by Ammon EP
Music by Jen Baker, Stefanie Lubkowski, Clover Nahabedian, C. Neil Parsons, and Bahar Royaee