What should be included in the content of a script?

• A. Locations, weather forecasts, and prop lists.
• B. Only dialogue.
• C. Budget, release date, and marketing taglines.
• D. Title, character names, dialogue, scene headings, scene descriptions, and stage directions.

Answer: (D)

The content of a script should include everything needed to perform or produce the piece: the title to identify the work, character names so lines are attributed, dialogue for what is spoken, scene headings to show where and when each moment takes place, scene descriptions to convey actions and visuals, and stage directions to guide movements, cues, and mood. These elements together give actors and crew a single document to read and follow. Other items like locations, weather forecasts, and prop lists belong in separate production materials because they support planning rather than the script itself. Budget, release date, and marketing taglines are not part of the script either; they are used for planning and promotion. A script should present the storytelling and staging details in a clear, standardized format so everyone knows how to perform it.