Explore this scene
Scene Overview
- Female: 0
- Male: 2
More Scenes
Context
The night before, Rolly Kingsbury hosted a drag party in his New York City home. It was bright and rollicking, but ended suddenly when it seemed that the police were going to raid the house. After everyone left, Rolly learned that his new business associate (and object of his affection), Grayson, would not be attending; the news left Rolly dejected, and shortly after he exited, a shot rang out. The next morning, the inspector calls Allen Grayson to the scene of the crime.
to read the context for this scene from The Drag and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Text
INSPECTOR: Rolly Kingsbury's been shot.
GRAYSON: Shot!
INSPECTOR: Yes, murdered.
GRAYSON: Murdered!
INSPECTOR: Yeah, perhaps you can tell us something about it.
GRAYSON: Why this is the first I've heard. I don't know what to say. (Looks at CLAIR) God---this is terrible!
INSPECTOR: Where were you at three o'clock this morning?
GRAYSON: I was at a card game. But,
to read the full text for this scene from The Drag and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Videos
Sorry! We do not currently have videos for this guide.
Links
- Article: The Guardian: Brutal! Vulgar! Dirty! Mae West and the gay comedy that shocked 1920s America
Related Products
Related Articles
Related Learning Modules
All scenes are the property and copyright of their owners.
Scenes are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this scene, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.