Capitalize a characters name

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Posted by: Desmond, November 30th, 2022, 8:35am

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.

Posted by: Zombie Sean, November 30th, 2022, 9:24am; Reply: 1

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.

Posted by: AlsoBen, November 30th, 2022, 9:40am; Reply: 2

I've definitely seen scripts that capitalise the name every time, but I've no idea why

Posted by: Desmond, November 30th, 2022, 10:47am; Reply: 3

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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