how to turn a dialogue into a playscript?

Question

my daughter has got to turn a dialogue into a playscript and would like to no how

Answer 1

Well if she already has the dialogue then it most likely means that they want her to put in stage directions, which are normally between square brackets. so if character A is shouting at character B (or she thinks he is) she could put in something like
[gesturing wildly]

She could also include instructions for how the set would look at the beginning (in italics normally), what props are on the stage, the lighting , the music etc. and how these change as you go through the scene.

I suppose the point of the exercise is to show different visions of the play and how they can vary wildly. A dialogue will normally not have any instructions as to how the person is feeling or speaking but often a play would.

If she wants to be lazy she could put in practically no stage directions other than entries and exits and point out that Shakespeare's plays had virtually none. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Just type name of characters, example
Jennifer: I think I am going to buy that dress.

Marione : How could you. I know your mon doesn"t like
skimpy attire. \(something to that effect)
If natural dialogue not so good, must be retold in acceptable construction to fit the play. dialogue must be used to push through the theme .