Easy question about drama?

Question:Ok so when your writing or directing a play or a script and you have to explain where someone either stand or an object is placed how should i say that...

eg jenna walks over to seat, right stage up

is that how it is said
or is it stage right up?
like which order are the words placed

thanks

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Ok so when your writing or directing a play or a script and you have to explain where someone either stand or an object is placed how should i say that...

eg jenna walks over to seat, right stage up

is that how it is said
or is it stage right up?
like which order are the words placed

thanks

Begin with "up" or "down"; if you don't use them, it will be assumed "center." Then use "right" or "left." You can leave the "stage" out completely. So your directions read "down right," or "up left." If you do want to use "stage," it comes in the middle -- down stage right.

The way I learnt on how to write a script, you're supposed to explain the set before you start the dialogues part. So maybe you can try to have a "SETTING:" explanation right before your dialogue. Eg.:

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SETTING : Living room, a couch against the middle wall, stairs to the right, etc.

JENNA : [Walks over to seat] Hey, bla bla bla...

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Something like that.

The "SETTING" explanation does not really have to be detailed, just a rough idea for the placement of the props etc. If you need to have specific placement and distance for certain objects, or perhaps you want the actor to move a specific certain way, you can probably draw a diagram or perhaps draw up a story board as well.

"Up" and "down" are first, followed by "left," "right," or "center". You don't need the "stage." In fact, you can even write "DR" for "down right."