How to Make a Script for a Play
A script is the written form of a play. It lists the characters, and shows exactly what each character is saying throughout the dramatization. Plays are divided into acts and scenes. The acts are the major divisions, and the scenes are the minor divisions within each act. The divisions within the script represent the beginning, middle and end of the play. In order to make a script for a play, determine what your play is about, make a character list, understand the personalities of each character, create an outline and write the script.
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Determine what the play is about. In order to make a script for a play, you should have an idea of the play's plot. For example, you may choose to write a play about a child's first day of middle school.
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Make a character list. The character list is one of the most important components of the script. Decide which characters will have the strongest voices in the play. Keep in mind that having more than fifteen characters has the potential to confuse the audience. Therefore, you may want to choose a few strong characters to represent the context of the play.
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Understand the personality of each character. In order to write a script, you have to decide how you want each character to act. This will help you when you create the lines for each character. For example, the main character that enters middle school may be shy, her best friend may be bold, and the most popular girl may be rude.
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Create an outline. Organizing your information in the form of an outline will help you to write the script more effectively. Create a heading for each act. Most plays have three acts. The first act is the introduction, the second act is the rising action, and the third act is the resolution. Under each heading, write notes about what you want to occur during each of these acts.
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Write the script. Each scene should begin with a general description of the setting and what will occur. When a character speaks, write the name of the character, followed by a colon and the line of dialogue. Type the script on a computer. After you are finished, proofread it and read it aloud to hear how each character speaks. When you finish editing the script, print it.
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