create a short script

Name of Play

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A Ten-Minute Play

By Your Name here

Contact: Your Name Address Phone Email

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SCENE 1

This is the Notations element. Here is where you will set up the beginning of your scenes and give necessary information.

This format is based on The Dramatists Guild of America’s suggested traditional play format.

The font is Times New Roman 12pt.

Double-click on the ScriptNotes “” for more info.

BILL stands ready to help you.

BILL (entering)

Use the standard Dialogue element for all of your character’s great lines.

Use the Action element for stage action not reliant on dialogue.

JANE (giggles)

Oh Bill, you say the sweetest things.

Jane does a little dance.

BILL Well that’s all the dialogue I have, but I’m sure the writer will use this template and finish this play. Hopefully you’ll still think I’m sweet by the end.

JANE I guess we’ll have to wait and see, but this template should get the writer on its way.

The Dramatists Guild of America was established over 80 years ago, and is the only professional association which advances the interests of playwrights, composers and lyricists writing for the living stage. The Guild has over 6,000 members nationwide, from beginning writers to the most prominent authors represented on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theaters. To learn more about the Dramatists Guild of America, please visit www.dramatistsguild.com