How Do You Write A School Play?
A play can be a great teaching tool, as well as an opportunity to introduce students to new material. But if you can’t find an appropriate play on the specific subject you are looking for, you may have to write it yourself. Outline your planned plot for your script before you begin writing. Knowing what points you want to reach in your school play can help you keep your plot on track while you write. It will also give you an idea of any research you may need to do. Research the appropriate format for your script. Scriptwriting has certain conventions for noting dialog, action and setting, and following these conventions can make it easier for you to edit your play later on. Write your play. You will have to commit time to finishing your script. While you may be able to write quickly, a full-length play can be over 90 pages. You will typically need to write a page to a page and a half for every minute your actors will be on stage. Edit your play thoroughly. Reading a play out loud to yo
