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Formatting a Script REVIEW

AB
long dash ( -- ) indicatesinterrupting
ellipses (. . .) indicateshesitation
dialogue on the same line indicatessimultaneous dialogue
Dialogue should. . .advance the plot!
Emotions should . . .be shown, not said
Format of a script:1. Title, 2. Cast page/ character descriptions, 3. musical numbers, 4. act/scene, 4a. at-rise description, 4b. character name, 4c. dialogue, 4d. stage directions, 4e. transitions
At-rise description isThe description of the setting and what's happening before the play begins
Transitionsindicates lights on/off or curtains open/close for beginning or ending a scene.
Character name for spoken dialogue should....be all capitalized and indented


English/Drama Teacher
Roosevelt High School
SD

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