What are five codes and conventions for play scripts?

Answer 1

1. Dialogue is typically written in the center of the page with character names in all caps.
2. Stage directions are italicized and provide instructions for actors' movements and emotions.
3. Scene headings indicate changes in location or time.
4. Character names are usually followed by a colon when they first appear in the script.
5. Oftentimes, stage directions are written in the present tense to indicate the action happening in real-time.