1. Write or type the name of the play on a piece of paper. When thinking of a name, make sure that you do not plagiarize the name of a book or popu...

2. Write down a list of actors and their parts. Do not worry about thinking of a lot of characters and focus on creating good quality characters. M...

3. Draw a picture of each character and write a paragraph about them so you feel like you know your characters. Think about how your character feel...

4. Write down your setting. Describe it. Is it in a park or at a factory? Is it sunny or raining? The little details are very important, because th...

5. Name your characters and some stage directions so that the performers know what they are doing. This will make it easy for the actors and actres...

6. Write the lines! Make them fit with your characters' personality and emotions, and make sure that they are not bland or insipid. Be creative and...

7. Assemble your cast. If you are in your school drama program, this will be done for you. If you are allowed to pick the actors yourself, avoid gi...

8. Perform it! Whether you are performing the play at your school, or with siblings at home, ensure that you are ready and prepared. Do not expect...