Thursday, April 10, 2014

Buying An Arabian Nights Play Script

By Anita Ortega


There are many different online websites offering scripts for purchase. It is important to know how to go about choosing one which is right for a particular group and the audience who will be watching. An arabian nights play script offers a great opportunity for a large group such as a community theater group, a church group or a school group.

When he is betrayed by his wife, King Shahrayer vows to remarry and put to death a new wife every day. Schererazade, daughter of one of the advisers to the king, volunteers to become his wife. She hopes to prevent him from killing any more wives. She tells him a story every night, leaving the ending open, so as to stay her execution for another day. She tells him stories for 1001 nights, including such favorites as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Her captivating stories of courage, loyalty, greed and love keep the king fascinated and ultimately prevent her execution.

As there are so many scripts being offered online, it is important to be selective. There are several factors that must be taken into consideration such as the size of your cast. If you are looking for one suitable for family viewing, you need to make sure to select an appropriate one as some scripts are more suited to adult only audiences. Other factors, like the number of sets required and the running time, must also be considered.

You should be able to read a synopsis of what is contained in the script online. A sample of the writing style should also be available. You need to find out whether music is included or whether you have to provide your own. If music is provided, you should be able to listen to an excerpt online.

Some companies require approval of any changes made to a script. They may even want control over what music is to be used. Others do not have any objection to changes, giving the opportunity to producers to make adaptations where necessary to suit their circumstances.

You need to check whether there are any other costs involved besides the initial purchase fee. For example, some sellers ask for payment of royalties for use of the material. Others only charge an initial amount for purchase. Finding out whether photocopies are allowed to be made of scripts is important too. This may not be acceptable and costs can be increased by having to purchase a number of scripts.

Distribution of scripts is done in various different ways. They may be shipped to the customer or simply downloaded as a PDF to the hard drive and printed out. Once payment has been made, it is a simple matter of following instructions online of how to go about downloading it. Sometimes it may be sent to a customer as an email attachment.

When such a production is staged, the audience is exposed to a captivating world of kings and queens, princesses and genies. There is the opportunity to use some wonderful backdrops, costumes, and music all designed to bring these stories alive. These tales still have resonance today and audiences all over the world never seem to tire of watching them.




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