How To Write A Stage Play

By Stella Gay


Professionalism in play writing ranges from the formatting and the style of presentation to the way you put the names of your characters, how you arrange the colon in front of each name and the words of each character. For your writing to appear more presentable, professional and well turned-out, you must ensure you understand the instructions on how to write a stage play. Each name should be placed in its own space, but you can also assign a new space when writing the directions or a word showing what is going on in the performance.

It can be so scary to some staring at an empty page and expecting to write a comedy script for live performance. However, attitude will drive you in the right direction. Whether you are writing for your church or commercial purpose, the task can be completed and your show can become a hit.

Generally, the main idea of the story is surrounded by the chosen theme. You can opt to have the whole setting focus on a specific character, date, time, location, town or animal. The reason for formulating a theme is to aid you in putting ideas into the exact perspective and enhance the flow of your plot.

Second model entails creating age and gender then letting the character to act or behave in the way they wish. Thirdly, compromise elucidation flanked by first and second models, but not in terms of quality. Get your hands on the names and genders of your characters, then briefly create a definition for each and every one.

Definition of a character helps to further delineates in comprehensive strokes who he really is. For each of your characters, come up with strong words that describes their position in the script; for instance, John is a father, an accountant and a tennis player. Bring out three different physical features and three other emotional traits to go along with them.

You need to use a verb when defining your characters and even let the verb to naturally shape and describe their behaviors. As long as you have conceived an established brilliant idea, you can expand it to a dramatic or a comic storyline by documenting it in writing. On the other hand, writing is a God given talent, you can have it, or not.

Decide on what costumes and make-ups are appropriate for your show and each of the characters. Your costumes and makeup should conform to the period of your performance. If it is a show of 1970s, try using hairstyles and clothes that relate to that time.

Always focus on the story because when writing comedy that is character driven, it may become even easier focusing on funny situations and jokes more than the plot. When you are done, read through your work and remove any unnecessary scenes that do not play a role in the entire story. Ensure all the scenes of your story have a purpose in regard to the audience you are targeting.




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