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The use of italics for both stage directions and dialogue may result in what?
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* confusion
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What do you call the italics in a play?
stage directions
Stage directions do not include?
dialogue
Why are stage directions in italics?
Stage directions in a script are in italics in order to set them apart from the dialogue. Italicizing aids the actors in that they do not speak the words in italics. Italics also draw attention to and aids actors and stage management persons including directors. lighting techs, prop persons and so on, to accomplish thier jobs on cue. Stage directions in general are given in a script for one of three reasons: 1) The author may add stage directions in order to clarify his intention in the movement of the story and his specific directions, when added, are added in italics to set them aside from dialogue. 2) If the play has already been produced and the script published, then the original director or cast members made choices in rehearsals and subsequently during performance which were then added to the original script when published. 3) Italics can be cues. Some more accomplished actors cross out all stage directions before memorizing a published script so as to free themselves from another actor's choices, instead using his/her own creativity to get from point A to point B in a performance. TRAVEEN
How are stage directions usually shown in a script?
Usually on a separate line from dialogue, often in italics or parentheses to show that they are not to be spoken by the actor. In fact, you will usually find all three.
How are the stage directions printed in a script?
usually in bold or italics
A dramatic script includes?
These are provided in the script for the play or other performance.
What is the difference between stage directions and dialogue?
Stage directions are instructions given in a script that describe the setting, characters' movements, and actions on stage. Dialogue, on the other hand, refers to the spoken words exchanged between characters in a play or script. Stage directions provide guidance for actors and directors on how to interpret the dialogue within a scene.
Stage directions are almost always separated from the main text by?
italics APEX
Besides dialogue what is included in a script?
Besides dialogue stage directions are also included in a script?
The stage directions and dialogue should be considered as parts of the what?
script
During read-throughs does one read stage directions as well as the dialogue?
Yes. Stage managers read the stage directions, and actors read their parts.
What aspects of a dramatic work would include dialogue and stage directions?
script
