ScriptScripts are the written text for a film, show, broadcast or show. Scripts inform the actors who read the script of what to say and how to act once they are on stage or recording. As shown in the example script to the right.
Key Features:
- It needs to be effective when read out loud
- Needs to consist of dialogue, stage directions and instructions to the actors and directors
- Specify the scene and setting and which character is speaking
My Example of a Script:
Mum: (Sharply) - I don't know why you had to take so long,
I waited half an hour
Naomi: (sighing) - They didn't have my size on the shelf,
and the woman took ages searching in the stock room
Mum:We wouldn't have got stuck in all this traffic if you'd just made your mind up quicker.
We won't be eating tea until late at this rate. Today of all days!
(Annoyed)
What's wrong with the mobile phone i spent a fortune on?
You could have called me. I wouldn't have rushed away from work if you'd called
Naomi: I forgot to charge it, the battery's dead.
Mum: (angrily) - More like you wasted it playing stupid games!
Naomi: (quietly) - Sorry
Mum: (sarcastically) - Oh that's just brilliant. No lights on.
It must be a power cut. How am i going to cook with no electricity?
Naomi: Maybe we can have a sandwich. I'll make it if you like.
Mum: (sharply) Ssh! Did you hear that?
Naomi: What?
Mum:(whispering) Stop it, you're freaking me out.
You know I've always thought this house was haunted.
I'm sure I heard something in the living room.
Pass me the brolly, I'm going to have a look.
(Tiptoes to the door)
Friends: Surprise!
Naomi: (Cheerfully) - Happy birthday Mum!
Sorry about the trick but I had to keep you out of the house 'til everyone got here!
Evaluation
In conclusion, I think that scripts are useful as they are a good way of telling actors what they have to do, what they have to say and how they should do it/say it. It's a simple and organised way of having a story-line to follow. It is also a way to explain and develop the characters as the play goes on.
