1. Movement: These directions explain how characters move around the stage. For example, you might see "Enter left" or "Cross to center stage."
2. Gesture: These directions explain how characters express themselves or communicate nonverbally. For example, you might see "Point to the door" or "Shrug in confusion."
3. Facial Expression: These directions explain what characters' faces should look like during a scene. For example, you might see "Smile warmly" or "Frown in anger."
4. Action: These directions explain what characters do, other than speaking. For example, you might see "Put on hat" or "Open letter."
5. Timing: These directions explain the relationship between a character's movements and speech, or how long certain actions should last. For example, you might see "On a beat" or "Slowly lower head."
6. Emotional States: These directions explain how characters are feeling inside, even if they may not show it in their expressions or actions. For example, you might see "Anxious thoughts are reflected in eyes" or "Struggle to control panic."