näytelmäkäsikirjoituksen
A näytelmäkäsikirjoitus, or play script, is the written form of a theatrical performance. It serves as the blueprint for a play, outlining the dialogue, stage directions, and character actions. A näytelmäkäsikirjoitus is typically divided into acts and scenes, with each scene representing a distinct unit of action. Dialogue is presented with the character's name preceding their spoken lines. Stage directions, often enclosed in parentheses or italics, provide crucial information about the setting, character movements, tone of voice, and any necessary props or sound effects.
The primary purpose of a näytelmäkäsikirjoitus is to communicate the playwright's vision to the director, actors,