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Luana Krause
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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 01:36 pm |
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This may have already been asked here, but for the life of me I can't locate the thread.
When a theatre asks that your play be bound, does that mean three-hole punched in a paper folder attached with brads? Or something else?
Luana
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SpencePorter
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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 06:12 pm |
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Dear Luana,
Fortunately, the world of theater is very different from the film world, where using the exact "correct" binding is required. When a theater asks that the script be bound--and they shouldn't have to ask, you should do this automatically--all they really care about is that the pages stay together.
However, you should remember that they're putting the scripts in a big pile, so, for example, if you use a three-ring binder, any script they place on top of yours will slide to the floor, making them feel very annoyed with you.
Also, for what little subliminal effect it may have, it's probably a good idea to use a quietly attractive binding rather than an ugly one.
No need for rules here, just common sense.
Best,
Spence
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Luana Krause
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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 06:22 pm |
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Thanks, Spence!
Luana
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in media res
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Posted: Fri May 9th, 2008 08:07 pm |
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No brads.
Those are for screenplays.
You should have a three hole punch clear plastic front so your title page shows through.
If your script is too big for that, I have no idea what people do!
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Posted: Sun May 11th, 2008 09:09 am |
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in media res wrote:
No brads.
Those are for screenplays.
You should have a three hole punch clear plastic front so your title page shows through.
If your script is too big for that, I have no idea what people do!
IMR
lol I got asked once not to use shiny plastic fronts, again because it increases the risk of the plays on top of mine falling off...
A part of me thought "But I want the plays on top of mine to fall off"
I then worked out a system of binding that would allow me to attach little wheels to the title page.
But I figured best not to antagonise them...
I've often found every single theatre is different in regard to how they like their scripts, if in doubt phone their reception desk and ask.
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Posted: Sun May 11th, 2008 06:28 pm |
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| Luana, Most office-supply stores carry inexpensive 3-hole binders such as the Oxford Esselte. It has a heavy paper back, a clear plastic cover, and sturdy duotang clips. It's also available in various colors, but go with something sober like black or gray. For best appearance, remember to allow for the binder by providing an extra half-inch of margin on the left side of your manuscript. For example, if you want one-inch margins all around, make your left margin 1-1/2. Good luck! Bill Waterman
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Luana Krause
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Posted: Sun May 11th, 2008 09:32 pm |
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Thanks for the advice. I was reading a book by William Missouri Downs called Naked Playwriting. In it, he says this about binding a play:
The best way is to use spiral or strip (also known as "Velo") bindings. These require a special devise to punch holes in the margin and thread the plastic combs that hold the script together. Most copy shops will bind your script for a nominal charge, but if you're sending out a lot of scripts (and you should be), it's time to invest in yourown binder. They can be found at most office supply stores.
Any thoughts?
Luana
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Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 02:10 am |
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gosh, i've been using brass brads probably cause it's so ingrained in my screenwriting brain. i used to be drowning in brass brads; they were in my bed, in my hair, everywhere. never knew you could use anything else.
and for binding, i think plain rice or a banana works best.
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Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 12:01 pm |
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| If your script is too thick to fit in the binder comfortably, use a scissors or a straight-edge and a boxcutter to split the binder open along the back seam. If your script still won't fit in the binder it's probably too long.
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Posted: Mon May 12th, 2008 02:05 pm |
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and for binding, i think plain rice or a banana works best.
By plain do you mean white rice, or would brown do?
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Paddy
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Posted: Wed May 14th, 2008 01:22 pm |
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Chicago Bolts. They look pretty.
Not in Stationary stores though, hardware - Lee Valley, etc.
Paddy
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