Script Conventions

Question 1

Define Stage directions

Answer 1

Instructions written in italics that indicate movement and actions of characters on stage. They’re used before dialogue and used to describe the setting and mood of a scene.

Question 2

Define Dialogue

Answer 2

Spoken communication between characters.

Question 3

Define Parentheticals

Answer 3

Brief notes written in brackets indicating character’s tone of voice or physical actions during their dialogue.

Question 4

Define Scene headings

Answer 4

Indicate a change in location or time.

Question 5

Define Page numbers

Answer 5

Number on the top right corner of each page.

Question 6

Define Title page

Answer 6

The title of the play, author’s name and contact information.

Question 7

Define Character list

Answer 7

A brief description of each character.

Question 8

Define Revision marks

Answer 8

Revisions made to a script placing the new text in brackets and indicating revision number and date in the margin.