What is a good way to write a script based upon a book?

Question

My 8th grade class is doing a play and we need advice on how to write a good script. Setting, characters, and story all need to be included and it's all based upon a book. So if you have any advice on how we should go at writing the script please tell. Thanks!

Answer 1

The key to adapting a book to a play is to remember that a play is driven by dialogue. The setting can simply be described and you can leave it up to the audience's imagination, or you can go to a full set design. The development of the characters is primarily the responsibility of the director working with the actors.

But the story itself is driven by dialogue.

Answer 2

Did you get permision to write a script from the book? Write a letter to the publisher of the book before writing a script, otherwise you may be in violation of copyright infringement, which is a serious matter and you can get sued.