Endings of Scenes

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The endings of a formal Scenes or Acts are usually indicated by a stage direction that often ends with a statement of the lighting change you visualize. And this s.d. can also serve as your Curtain Line.

				LARKIN
	I like to think Ann had no part in this. I still like to
	think so.
	
			(A sharp whistle.  Larkin flinches.
			Blackout.)

• (Blackout.)
  The stage lights go out instantly.

• (Lights fade out.) or (Lights dim.)
  The stage lights slowly go out.