Writing A Script Question - Very Importanrt?

Question

I want to wtite a script. I have no idea how to do this: I want to create two times in the script. One is now - 2007 and the other one is 1960. I don't know how to switch from the one to the otehr one. Please, help. Thank you so much in advance.

Answer 1

The synopsis, usually about one page is a break down of all the good story ideas.

The first draft

120 pages, split into three sections.

(first) 30 pages, set up

(second) 60 pages the story, character building.

(third) 30 pages coming to the end, the hook.

In character building you can create back stories that are relevant to the main stories or an element that ties it together, the reason why, this story is being told.

There are good easy read books available, that will complete a bigger knowledge base, than can be accomplished here.

Hope that helps some

Answer 2

Are you going to do the two times back and forth during the play or do the 1960 then fade into the 2007? How the stage is created depends on it.

Is it a reminisance or dream back in time? I have done theatre in Lompoc, CA but can't remember doing one like this.

More info might help us. What's it about? I guess I got more questions than you.... sorry

GOOD luck

Answer 3

You remind me of the famous American playwright David Belasco, who as a youngster tried to write a play and wrote, "Enter Lords and Ladies making witty remarks." then he couldn't think of any witty remarks and had to abadnon the project. Your problem comes from a lack of knowledge about script writing. You don't just sit down and write a script, First you have to have a story, then you write the story, then you turn the story into a script. Like acting, there is no magical way to achieve success at script writing.

Answer 4

It's very simple. All you do is at the beginning of the story, "Act 1", write a little intro in the script, telling the audience where they are and when. Then in, say, "Act 2", Do the same thing, changing the time.

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

It depends if the two times are linked by a charachter in the script for example a memory or a day dream.

Answer 6

Maybe stating the time difference in a creative way in the beginning but changing the genre of language during the story might help... Like "Hello doll" vs. "What's up girl"

Answer 7

Change the lighting on stage. A set and lighting director should be able to figure this out. Just write it, you don't have to figure everything out. Set and lighting directors are very creative and can adapt just about anything to just about any stage.

Answer 8

Do you mean technically? When you set the scene, give the year:

Scene 27
In 1960, exterior

Answer 9

Set up your scene with sluglines.

ROME, 1920. Clara sits at a fountain, engrossed in a newspaper.

Later, when you return to another time, use a slugline again.
BOISE, 1970. Joey puts on his tie-dyed shirt and brushes his long hair.

Answer 10

Some sort of main event...a bomb dropping..some one commting suicide...like a big flash or summin..im only in school myself but i hope this helps :D