Creating Dialogue in a Play

In this video tutorial, Caroline from Florida Studio Theater introduces the concept of dialogue in playwriting. She explains how dialogue is the words characters say and guides viewers through creating dialogue using characters, setting, and conflict. The tutorial covers formatting dialogue in a script, including using parentheses to indicate emotions and actions. Caroline provides practical examples and encourages viewers to write their own play dialogue, emphasizing the importance of creativity and expression in playwriting.

What is the primary focus of dialogue in a play?

• To describe the setting

• To narrate the story

• To express the characters' thoughts

• To convey the characters' spoken words

What is the first step in writing dialogue for a play?

• Write the setting

• Write the character's name followed by a colon

• Describe the conflict

• List the characters

How can you indicate a character's emotion in a script?

• By using bold text

• By writing it in parentheses

• By using italics

• By underlining the text

What effect do words in parentheses have on a play's performance?

• They are ignored by the actors

• They change the dialogue

• They guide the actors on emotions and actions

• They are read aloud by the actors

What should you consider when starting to write your own play?

• The title of the play

• The length of the play

• The number of characters

• Who speaks first and what they say