Dirt in the Blood

Abraham and Isaac live a quiet life. But when Ishamel, a stranger to Isaac and a familiar face to Abraham, comes knocking on their door looking for help, secrets are revealed that threaten the relative peace and stability of all of their lives. Will blood be spilled?

Abraham and Isaac live a quiet life. But when Ishamel, a stranger to Isaac and a familiar face to Abraham, comes knocking on their door looking for help, secrets are revealed that threaten the relative peace and stability of all of their lives. Will blood be spilled?

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Dirt in the Blood

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  • David L. Williams: Dirt in the Blood

    Smart and compelling piece that is filled with dread. You can feel the ominous silences coming off the page, along with the constant feeling that everybody is hiding something, and that this is all going to go so, so wrong.

    Smart and compelling piece that is filled with dread. You can feel the ominous silences coming off the page, along with the constant feeling that everybody is hiding something, and that this is all going to go so, so wrong.

  • Daniel Prillaman: Dirt in the Blood

    Oh, hell yes absurdist/thriller riff on the Binding of Isaac! Mannix’s script irrefutably puts to rest the idea that old stories have nothing left to mine. Rife with tension, rich horror imagery, and surprising twists and turns, I loved reading this masterclass in dread. Instantly upon finish I had to dive back in and unpack the motifs and callbacks. This is a tour de force for three actors (and director) to really let loose and have some fun.

    Oh, hell yes absurdist/thriller riff on the Binding of Isaac! Mannix’s script irrefutably puts to rest the idea that old stories have nothing left to mine. Rife with tension, rich horror imagery, and surprising twists and turns, I loved reading this masterclass in dread. Instantly upon finish I had to dive back in and unpack the motifs and callbacks. This is a tour de force for three actors (and director) to really let loose and have some fun.

  • Shaun Leisher: Dirt in the Blood

    Mannix has created a brilliant one act horror play that also serves as a bold adaptation of an Old Testament story. Information is revealed only when needed making the writing so effective at creating tension. I loved how nothing in this play is exactly how it seems at first. Everyone is hiding something and it is so satisfying when secrets are revealed. We don't get all the answers in this play and I'm so glad for the mysteries we are left with. Produce this play. Great design potential.

    Mannix has created a brilliant one act horror play that also serves as a bold adaptation of an Old Testament story. Information is revealed only when needed making the writing so effective at creating tension. I loved how nothing in this play is exactly how it seems at first. Everyone is hiding something and it is so satisfying when secrets are revealed. We don't get all the answers in this play and I'm so glad for the mysteries we are left with. Produce this play. Great design potential.

Character Information

Three men/male identifying actors
  • Abraham
    An old man.
    Character Age
    Old
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Isaac
    A young man.
    Character Age
    Young
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Stranger/Ishmael
    A doctor.
    Character Age
    30's-40's (younger than Abraham, older than Isaac)
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization The AV Club, Year 2024