Compose a script or an excerpt of a script in one of the forms mentioned in the charts above. For a Radio script, write a teaser; an outline; a 5-page excerpt, citing which act it is in; and a hint about the next show.1 –Create a story idea in which you clearly outline your setting, characters, plot, theme, and point of view.2 –Write the narrative or list of events in your story to fill in your outline.3 –As you write, put the writing in radio script format:a. Include a page heading to identify the program or episode and which page of the script it is.b. Write a scene heading that tells the scene number, the scene’s location and the time of day.c. Include script cues that indicate exactly where dialogue, music and sound effects occur. The director will refer to them to tell someone to produce them.d. Insert music cues. Music is important since various emotions can be evoked by particular music.e. Place dialogue cues as the director and the actors will use them to prepare themselves for uttering their dialogue.f. Add and underline sound effect cues. Sound effects help to establish the scene or depict action.g. Create clear, succinct production notes that provide specific directions for engineers, cast, or crew.4 –Break the narrative up into scenes, including good descriptions of the setting, characters, and sound effects.5 –Create dialogue that aligns with your narrative and characters. Have your characters and sound effects give the listeners a clear picture of the action.6 –Put aside your newly created radio script for several days if possible and then edit it. Ask a friend, parent, or mentor to read the script for you. Write a script, not a excerpt.
