Who was that lady you was talkin’ to?
A short drama scene from the one-act eplay Blood On Ya Hands, wherein Dunston isn’t happy with Carl’s frequent disappearances.
Featured Scene – Blood On Ya Hands
DUNSTON: Who was that lady you was talkin’ to?
CARL: When?
DUNSTON: Just before.
CARL: There was no woman.
DUNSTON: I seen ya with me own two eyes.
CARL: WHEN?
DUNSTON: Right before you gone missin’! Headed toward the Dorset Street way or other. (beat) Don’t f’ck wit me, lad.
CARL: I don’t have to answer to you old man.
DUNSTON: No, huh?
CARL: I’d be advised to shut your barkin’ mouth.
DUNSTON: Really?
CARL: I’m tellin’ ya now, mind yo business.
DUNSTON: And what you gonna do if I don’t mind me business? Eh? What you gonna do tough guy?
CARL: I’m a slit your throat.
DUNSTON: What’s that you said to me?
CARL: I said, clear and loud as this foggy day mate, I’m a slit your throat if you don’t fock up.
DUNSTON: I’d like to see ya try it, lad.
CARL: Your day will come.
DUNSTON: You don’t spook me, son.
CARL: I ain’t ya son, don’t ever call me ya son.
DUNSTON: Alright…let’s get back to pullin’ nets.
CARL: I want you to ferget whatever it is you think you seen.
DUNSTON: Is that a threat?
CARL: It’s a fact.
DUNSTON: I don’t take threats lightly.
CARL: Have it your way.
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Scene Summary
In this one-act eplay, Dunston tells off his co-worker Carl about missing hours and making his job more difficult. Turns out that Carl is Jack The Ripper and was busy with other plans.
- Genre: Drama / Period Drama
- Length: ~5 minute scene
- Characters: 3 men
- Themes: murder, danger, work
- Best For: drama scenes
FAQ
A: There is a play script titled Blood On Ya Hands about Jack the Ripper.
A: Monologue Blogger has a play titled Blood On Ya Hands, Bounty of the Sun, and El Camino Del Diablo by writer Joseph Arnone.
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Scene Source: Blood On Ya Hands
Blood On Ya Hands is a dramatic play script by Joseph Arnone, 2026.
