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Major divisions in a play script?

Title Page

* The title of the play

* The playwright's name

* The date the play was written

* The name of the theater company or organization that produced the play

Act

* A major division of a play that typically contains several scenes.

* Each play is split into acts, and each act consists of various scenes.

* Typically, a change of scene occurs when a new act starts.

* All the acts together make up the entire story of the play

Scene

* A subdivision of an act that takes place in a single location and time period.

* Plays consist of series of shorter sections called scenes.

* Each scene in a play contains dialogues and directions on how it should be performed.

Dialogue

* The conversations between the characters in a play.

* Includes the words that characters speak on stage, which drives the plot forward and reveals information about the characters and their motivations.

* It can also convey dramatic tension and create emotional moments.

Stage Directions

* Instructions from the playwright about how the play should be performed.

* Provides information on the setting, character movements, and actions, as well as specific details on how scenes should be staged and performed.

* May also include descriptions of characters' appearances, gestures, and facial expressions.

Character List

* A list of the characters in the play, including their names and a brief description of their role.

* May also include information about their relationships to other characters and their overall importance to the story.

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