Dirt+in+the+Streets

Dirt in the Streets by: Nick Capasso, Lorraine Kingston, Mike Pinkett, and Alicia Wagner Narrator- In the big city of New York, there lived a detective named Riccardo Pipsqueak, who went by the name of Pip. He was a very successful detective, and an expert at his job. He often solved the local crimes within the area, but his biggest challenge was yet to come. He was 6ft tall, always wore a hat and lurked in the dark and sketchy parts of town waiting to solve a mystery. The scene starts out with Pip sitting at a bar, drinking his cranberry on the rocks, talking to his friend about the current violence that is corrupting the town. Sean Salvatore- (Walks into the bar) what up dawg?! Pip- (Turns to Sean) Not much, what’s cracka lackin? Sean- Dude… (Just gives him a look), so, you look like something is bothering you, you alright? Pip- I know, it’s just that there has been a lot of strange things going on especially with all the theft that has been increasing lately. Sean- Oh, I’m sorry, anything I can do to help you out man? Pip- nah, I just gotta get to work on investigating these gangs Sean- (starting to look nervous and turn red) Whoa…what do you mean? Pip- It’s just that the gang’s have gotten really outta hand lately and I have to crack the case. Sean- Oh man, that sucks well I better uh, go then…I gotta…change my socks… Scene ends Scene two (The next scene opens with Pip in front of the T.V. And news of another shooting has just come to his attention, and is displayed on the T.V.) Pip- Another one! This is ridiculous! I have to find a way to get rid of this violence before more people die. Narrator- Pip decides to go down to the station to look into reports (Walks into the station, sits down at desk and starts to read through files) Pip- (Talking to himself) So it seems to me that the biggest problem are the fights between the Knights and the Cobras. I need to find a way to catch these gangs in the act, so I can finally put them away for good. Narrator- Meanwhile, at the hood of the Cobra’s… (The Knight’s walk in) Kmoney- (Sees them) get outta my territory! Sean- Who you think you are? Kmoney- They call me Kmoney, I’m the leader of this gang so you better step off. Sean- not until we get our revenge for Luis Kmoney- Wrong place, wrong time, ain’t my fault. Sean- I think it is, and you knew who he was, and you made sure he was there, you set him up! Kmoney- I don’t know what your talking bout but you need to get outta my face and off my property. Now! Sean- Whattya gonna do? Call the cops? They have it in for you anyway. (Kmoney comes at Sean and they start to fight, then finally two members pull them off each other) Sean- Don’t think I won’t be back… (Walks away) Scene Ends Scene 3- (Scene opens with Pip talking to a source on the street, Anita Regina.) Narrator- Anita had some trouble a while back with an illegal business on the streets, but she agreed to be his inside source, if Pip didn’t throw her in jail or fine her. Anita- Listen, I heard from a reliable source that the Knights and the Cobras got into a fight today at the Cobra’s hood. Pip- What happened? Anita- The Knights wanted revenge for the member that was killed the other day. Apparently the shooting was by one of the Cobra’s, but nothing can be proved yet. Pip- Thanks, do you know where I would find them? Anita- A friend of mine can give you a hiding place on the inside, but you can’t let them know who helped you out, no matter what they say. Pip- It’s finally a time to put an end to this. Thanks so much for the help. Scene Ends Scene 4- (Scene opens with Pip hiding in a dumpster of the headquarters of the Cobras.) Narrator- The Knights are back and ready to settle this once and for all. Kmoney- Back so soon? It’s almost as if you aren’t scared Sean- No I’m just mad. Kmoney- Mr. Tough Guy huh? You wouldn’t survive one day in my hood. Sean- (Mad, pulls out his weapon and goes for Kmoney) Kmoney- (Pulls out a weapon) Do it, come at me. Sean- That’s the plan (Pip calls for backup, jumps out, and has both gangs at gunpoint) Scene Ends Scene 5- (Both gang members are in jail, chillan like villains) Narrator- Pip walks up to the cell and talks to the gang leaders, mainly his best friend, Sean. Pip- So I guess you guys learned your lesson Kmoney- Um… does is matta? We’re in jail and have to spend the next 12 years here. Sean- Dude! I’m so angry, you…. Judas! Pip- Sorry, but a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do. Besides you were supposed to be my best friend. I have to keep the gangs from polluting the streets. Scene Ends Curtain Falls

The allegorical element of the play is that violence is like pollution. It needs to be stopped, and the best way to do that is to eliminate every threat that we can. It may not always be easier to do something that is better for the environment, but in the end it will be worth it. The two gangs represent the threats to our environment. The violence is “polluting” the streets, and Pip represents all the ways that it can be stopped. He represents all those people that can make a difference in the world, and the things that people can do to put an end to polluting our world.