Audio script  Here's an demonstration example of an audio script.
There are several different formats for audio scripts - this is the BBC's house style for drama.
Office Macbeth | SCENE I
SOUND: GLASSES CLINK, CHAIRS CREAK, SLIGHT WHISPERING HUBUB IN BACKGROUND. MEETING ROOM.
| | Macbeth: | ...and I think that proves that our company is the very best option for you.
| | Banquo: | ...as well as having the best biscuits!
| | All: | General laughter.
| | Banquo: | (LOW) Phew!
| | FADE OUT
| | | SCENE II
SOUND: TWO SETS OF FOOTSTEPS ON CARPET
| | Macbeth: | That was pretty tough, but I think we got them in the end.
| | Banquo: | YOU got them - it was you who swung the deal. You really sold it to them.
| | Macbeth: | Yes, I suppose so... I think your jokes helped.
FOOTSTEPS STOP
Er, excuse me, ladies?
| | Banquo: | Could we get past please? You're blocking the corridor.
| | Witch one: | (SULTRY) Not so fast, sunshine.
| | Witch two: | Ah, Macbeth! Darling of the sales department!
| | Witch three: | You're going far, my dear. Enjoy the view from your desk.
| | Macbeth: | View? Of the airconditioning unit?
| | Witch one: | Just you wait and see. And don't forget us when you're running the place!
| | Macbeth | (CONFUSED) When I'm... what? But Duncan's the boss - he's not going anywhere.
| | Witch two | Oh and Banquo? Those trainees of yours have a bright, bright future.
| | SOUND: SWOOOSH!
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