Playscript (noun)
Definition: A playscript is a written version of a play or other dramatic work. It contains the dialogue (what the characters say) and stage directions (instructions on how the play should be performed). Playscripts are used by actors, directors, and producers to prepare for a performance.
Usage Instructions: - When reading a playscript, you will see character names followed by their lines. - You may also find notes about actions, movements, or settings that help bring the story to life on stage.
Example:Imagine you are reading a playscript for a play called "The Magic Forest." You might see something like this:
Here, "LUCY" is a character, and the words in parentheses give direction on how she should say her line.
Advanced Usage: - Playscripts can vary in format, such as those for musicals, which include music and song lyrics, or for television scripts, which may have different requirements. - The term "script" can also refer to written works in other contexts, such as screenplays for movies.
Word Variants: - Playwright: A person who writes plays. - Script: A general term for any written text meant for performance, including plays, movies, and television shows. - Screenplay: A script specifically written for a film.
Different Meanings: - In a broader sense, "script" can also refer to any written document, not just for performances. For example, a "manuscript" refers to an author's original work before it is published.
Synonyms: - Script - Screenplay - Teleplay (for television)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "playscript," but you can use phrases like: - "Follow the script" (to do things as planned or instructed). - "Stick to the script" (to not deviate from the original plan).