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Do you use speech marks in playscripts?

Yes, speech marks (also called quotation marks) are used in playscripts, but they are used differently than in regular writing.

Here's how:

* Character's spoken words are not enclosed in speech marks. Instead, they are indented and preceded by the character's name in all caps.

Example:

```

JOHN

Hello, Mary. How are you?

MARY

I'm fine, thanks. How are you?

```

* Stage directions are enclosed in parentheses. These are instructions for the actors, director, and stage crew, and they are not spoken aloud.

Example:

```

JOHN

(Smiling) I'm doing well, thanks.

MARY

(Walking towards the window) That's good to hear.

```

* Speech marks are only used for dialogue spoken within dialogue, or for emphasis.

Example:

```

JOHN

Mary, did you hear what she said? "I'm leaving!"

```

In this example, "I'm leaving!" is spoken within John's dialogue and is therefore enclosed in speech marks. This is to distinguish it from the surrounding dialogue.

Let me know if you have any more questions about playscripts or formatting!

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