Pink Wallet
This improvised play was written by the Dráma Queens at a secret location in th foothills of the Dublin Mountains.
Stephen, 25, a bit of a character, clever, seams happy, a bit of wicked streak, mysterious, shy and lovable.
John, 30, kind, hesitant, gay, his personal relationship broke up recently.
Caroline, 24, she likes to stir it up.
Scene One
Tuesday 11am after rush hour. Autumn day, cold and wet. Fettercairn LUAS Stop. On the red line on the way into town.
Stephen
Do you mind if I sit here?
John
Okay . . .
Pause.
Stephen
Miserable day out.
John
Isn’t it just.
Stephen
Definitely.
John
How are you today?
Stephen
Grand.
Pause.
Stephen
I hope you don’t mind that I have to sit here.
John
That’s okay with me.
Stephen
I think I have my ticket on me.
Stephen checks his pockets for his tickets.
John
Don’t worry, everything will be okay.
Stephen
Thanks I appreciate that.
John
An altercation happened to me on the way to the LUAS today.
Stephen is distracted.
Stephen
Sorry I was thinking about something else. Everyone close to me has just died.
John
I know it’s hard to lose people close to you.
Stephen
I lost my wife and child in a car accident.
John
Sorry for your loss, that’s shockin’! When did it happen?
Stephen
April 20th, 2026 . . . what happened to you on the way to the LUAS?
John
I was attacked just because I dress this way!
Stephen
I’m sorry that happened to you just because of the way you dress. Don’t let that change you!
LUAS stops at The Red Cow and Caroline a friend of Stephen’s gets on.
Caroline
Long time, no see, Stephen who is your friend?
Stephen
Sorry we just met I haven’t got his name.
John
I’m John.
Caroline
Are you fruity?
Stephen
Don’t mind her, John. He just had something dreadful happen to him while he was getting on the LUAS just because he’s gay.
Caroline
Well deserved if you ask me.
Stephen
Don’t mind her John.
John
I’m used to it by now.
Stephen
You need to cop the f**k on, Caroline.
Caroline
I’ve a right to my own opinions.
John
2 plus 2 is four even if you think it’s 5.
Caroline
Ahh I’ve had enough of this. Queer. Bye.
Stephen and John giggle as Caroline walks off the LUAS at Heuston Station. The sun comes out.
John
Thanks for having my back, Stephen.
Stephen
It’s the right thing to do.
Pause.
Did you know that I’m the best shot putter in the world. I’ve won an olympic gold.
John
What’s that?
Stephen
It’s an olympic sport, you throw the ball from your neck. You spin in a circle a few times before you let it go.
John
I’ve never watched a day of sport in me life but I can run fast.
Stephen
I bet I can beat you in a race!
The riot squad get on the LUAS and announce that there is a bomb scare and everyone has to leave. They both get off at Jervis Street.
Scene Two
Star Cash Coffee Shop.
Stephen
So how did you come out?
John
I walked down the stairs in my colourful clothes and said to my strict dad,
”This is who I am! ”
Stephen
What did your Dad say?
John
He said I don’t agree with this!
Stephen
What did you do next, are you still in contact with him?
John
Sometimes. He doesn’t agree with my way of life.
Stephen takes out his pink wallet and orders a strawberry frappacino.
John
Your wallet goes with your strawberry frappacino!
Stephen
2+2 =4
Stephen gives John a wink.
How long?
Stephen
This is my first time. I think we were meant to meet. I kept it hidden. You made it easy for me to come out.
John’ s jaw drops.
John
Has nobody seen your pink wallet before?
Stephen
Pink to make the boys wink!
John
Are you coming on to me?
Stephen
Ah no! Not at all . . . . unless.
John
Actually, I’m taken but we could be friends. I’m heading up to The George. You can come along and hang with my friends. They’ll accept you.
Stephen
I just got on the LUAS and look what happened!!
Scene Three
The George bar. Happy Hour on Friday.
Stephen
What are you doing here?
Caroline
I’m working here doing a drinks’ promotion for Buzz Cubes. What are you doing here?
Stephen
I belong here.
The End!
