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Desmond
Posted: November 30th, 2022, 8:35am Report to Moderator
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Does the name of the character remain in capitals in a scene description after it has already been used?

First scene

DEBBIE RODGERS (16), a very attractive blond girl is sitting on the sofa texting on her mobile.


A future scene

Debbie is in the kitchen peeling potatoes when her mum comes in.

         DEBBIE
Hi mum, nearly finished here.


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Zombie Sean
Posted: November 30th, 2022, 9:24am Report to Moderator
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No, the name does NOT remain in capitals after we are first introduced to that character. Your example is the correct way.

Sean

*Edit: unless for stage plays. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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AlsoBen
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I've definitely seen scripts that capitalise the name every time, but I've no idea why


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I thought it might be good for an actor. They only need to glance at the paragraph to see if they are in the scene
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