Scripts & Stories
Stage play template
Theater scene — built around stage directions and dialogue. Plan it part by part, time it to the second, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
Free to start — no account needed.
The structure · 10 parts
- 01Scene
- 02Stage direction
- 03Character cue
- 04Dialogue
- 05Stage direction
- 06Character cue
- 07Dialogue
- 08Parenthetical
- 09Dialogue
- 10Scene
The exact rundown this template opens with — rename, reorder and time every block.
Centerdraft is a free story-structuring tool. Build a stage play block by block, reorder by drag, add timings and notes, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
Frequently asked
How do you structure a stage play?
A stage play works well in 10 parts: Scene, Stage direction, Character cue, Dialogue, Stage direction, Character cue, Dialogue, Parenthetical, Dialogue, Scene. In Centerdraft you start from this outline, then drag, rename and time each part until it fits your story.
How many parts does a stage play have?
This template has 10 parts. They're a starting point, not a rule — add, remove or reorder them freely.
Can I customise the stage play template?
Yes. Every block can be renamed, recoloured, timed and annotated, and dragged into any order. When it's ready, export it to PDF, Word or Excel.
Is the stage play template free?
Yes — you can build a stage play and export it to PDF for free. Word and Excel export, watermark-free PDF and unlimited projects are part of Centerdraft Pro.
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