Is That A Tattoo?
3 cast members · Comedy
Is That A Tattoo?
Is That A Tattoo? · Simon Law
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Is That A Tattoo?
Published by scriptsandsketches.com
On a Sunday morning, a mother discovers her daughter's tattoo, leading to a comedic clash of generations as her other daughter joins the fray, revealing secrets and surprises.
Group
Characters: MUM, JULIE, SARAH
It’s Sunday morning in the kitchen. JULIE enters.
MUM:
Morning darling, how was your party, did you enjoy yourself?
JULIE:
Yeah, it was great.
MUM:
Just great, that’s it?
JULIE:
Yep.
MUM:
So, who was there?
JULIE:
Oh, just the usual girls.
MUM:
Just the usual girls?
JULIE:
Yep!
MUM:
Boiled egg?
JULIE:
Please.
MUM:
Pass me the pan would you sweetheart, thanks (JULIE passes the pan)
Oh, my lord!!! Is that a tattoo on your arm??
Oh, my lord!!! Is that a tattoo on your arm??
JULIE:
(Looking guilty) Tattoo, no of course not
MUM:
Let me see your arm please! (JULIE shows the bare back of her arm) …
and the other side?
and the other side?
JULIE:
(Shows her mother a small Tattoo on her inside elbow) Mum, it’s only tiny, there was a guy at the party doing them … and ...
MUM:
I don’t care! Take it off, it’s disgusting, you know I hate tattoos, I can’t believe my little girl has done this to herself, how could you do that, it’s dreadful, oh my god, what’s your grandma going to say, (thinking more) .. what’s your father going to say, what about the neighbours!! … what about ….
(SARAH enters)
SARAH:
Oh, for goodness sake mum, it’s just a tattoo.
MUM:
Just a tattoo, … JUST A TATTOO! You should have been looking after your sister at that party, that was the deal … and …
SARAH:
I think it looks great, she had a great time and really let herself go, er … mum .. we do know that you have a small tattoo you know!!
MUM:
That’s not the point, Julie’s too young to have a tattoo, it’s … it’s .. HIDEOUS!!
JULIE:
Oh, well thanks mum, that’s so nice of you, I’m 16 next week I can do what I like!
MUM:
Not under my roof you can’t, young lady!
SARAH:
Mum, get a life!! It’s only a small tattoo on the inside of her elbow, Look! (SARAH shows MUM the tattoo)
MUM:
(MUM looks , calming down, trying to be tolerant) Alright, what do those letters stand for?
SARAH:
Oh, that’s her boyfriend, Jake’s initials.
MUM:
WHAT??? HER BOYFRIEND!!??
SARAH:
Yeah, he’s really cute, you’ll approve of him ..
MUM:
Really?!
JULIE:
Oh, he’s so cute, you’ll like him mum, he’s coming round in 10 minutes to pick me up, we’re going out for the day
SARAH:
Come on mum, you must have known about Jake, she can’t stop talking about him, he’s 17
MUM:
17!!!??
JULIE:
Yes, he’s 17, we’re going out for the day.
MUM:
Going out for the day?
JULIE:
Yes, going out for the day! Is there a parrot in the room? Did you do me an egg mum?
MUM:
No, I didn’t do you an egg, I’m too upset, first you tell me that my little popsicle has a tattoo, then you tell me she has a boyfriend, what next?? Where are you going anyway?
SARAH:
I’ll do her egg!
MUM:
(To JULIE) Well?
JULIE:
We’re going into town if you must know
MUM:
(Trying to accept the situation) OK .. ok. Phew. Breathe, breathe! (calmly) Would you like some money for the bus fare?
SARAH:
(Over her shoulder whilst boiling eggs) Oh, I’m sure she’ll be fine, Jake’s picking her up on his motorbike!
MUM:
(Hysterically) MOTORBIKE???
JULIE:
Jake just texted me he’ll be here in 5, I’m going upstairs to get ready, Sarah, if he gets here before I get down could see he’s ok, thanks babe!
(JULIE exits)
MUM:
(Calling after JULIE) Babe?? Since when has your sister been babe??
SARAH:
Since I went for a modelling audition and got cast with an agency!
MUM:
MODELLING??? AGENCY???
SARAH:
Yeah, that’s why I got my bellybutton pierced
MUM:
BELLYBUTTON PIERCED????
(The doorbell rings, it’s Jake)
MUM:
(Answers the door after composing herself, a good looking young man stands in the doorway) You must be Jake, how nice to meet you, would you like a cup of tea, breakfast, toast, eggs …
JULIE:
(JULIE rushes in) Got to go .. see you mum (she rushes out with Jake)
SARAH:
See ya ‘J’!
MUM:
‘J’????
SARAH:
Yeah, that’s what Jake calls her when they go clubbing.
MUM:
CLUBBING????? Oh, what happened to my little popsicle? (Runs off)
SARAH:
Little popsicle??
JULIE:
She grew up mum!! (Slams the door and leaves)
MUM:
(To SARAH) Promise me you’ll never get a tattoo, please!!
SARAH:
(Pulls a face not wanting to commit to a promise she can’t keep) FREEZE
