What’s the difference between a script and a book?

Unlike novels or short stories, plays and scripts have special features: – divided into acts and scenes. – lists of characters and stage directions which require the reader to pause and visualize the set-up. Readers and actors must pay close attention to the dialogue in order to understand the characters and action.

Like instructions for performers and crew Describe the appearance of the stage, the sounds to be heard, and the clothing, movements, and expressions of the actors.

Covers a significant part of the plot Acts are divided into scenes, which are like the chapters in a book. A change in scene often indicates a change in time or place.

The words spoken by actors

Identifies the time and place in which events occur Historical period, the moment, day and season in which incidents take place Includes the sceneries in the performance which are usually found in beginning descriptions

The people in the play or movie

a play dealing with a serious theme, traditionally one in which a character meets disaster as a result either of personal failings or circumstances beyond his or her control.

Intended to interest and amuse the audience rather than make them deeply concerned about events The characters might face some difficulties, but they always overcome them and find happiness in the end

combines songs, dialogue, acting, and dance The story and emotional content of the piece are communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as a whole.

A radio play is a play written for radio broadcast, which means that it is primarily meant to be heard, not seen. Since listeners can’t see the actors, radio playwrights give information about the characters through dialogue and stage directions.

Script for a film or television program Usually includes instructions for the camera crew and for setting up each scene