1. Cut-in lines Fade-out lines
Vocal Delivery
Cut-in lines
Fade-out lines

2. These lines are found all throughout a script
These lines are found all throughout a script. They are incomplete sentences.
The sentence doesn’t end with a period. It ends with a dash—
The person speaking next ‘cuts’ in to the other person’s speaking.
No time/space should happen between characters when a cut-in line is performed.
Cut-in lines

3. Examples: #1: If you ever do that to me again—
#2: My agent says that I cannot talk to you without a lawyer.
#1 I don’t care if—
#2 What do you mean you don’t care!
Examples:

4. Safety nets for Cut-in lines
When you have a cut-in line in your part, you should finish the thought verbally when you are memorizing your lines.
This way, if the other actor misses their cue, there is not an uncomfortable drag in the time/space on stage.
Safety nets for Cut-in lines

5. Examples: #1 I just wanted to ask you if—
#2 Shh! Don’t say anything else. Look who’s
coming!
#1 Will you just sit still for a—
#2 I don’t want to be here again. I just can’t face him
again.
#1 Do you mean to tell me that—
#2 Look, I did it because I didn’t want someone to get
hurt.
Examples:

6. Fade-out Lines Fade-in lines also end in a dash—
The difference between these lines and Cut-in lines is that the next actor pauses for effect before proceeding with their next line.
Voice inflection MUST be used to make these effective.
Fade-out Lines

7. Example: #1 I knew it was wrong all along, but….
#2 (after an awkward pause) It's all right,
Mary. It’s all over now.
#1 I’m an invalid, you know, and…..
#2 (Waits for a second) So you think your bad
behavior is excused because of your
physical difficulty?
Example: