In this exercise, you'll write stage directions for a play. You'll also develop a thesis to create a first draft. Then, you'll proofread an essay about whether "The Yellow Wallpaper" would be better as a play or a short story. Question 1 Finish adding stage directions to the following scene. Keep these points in mind: Some things from the short story might have to be left out of the dramatic version. Some things not in the short story might have to be added to the dramatic version. You should work with the text of the short story to maintain plot elements. You should work with the text of the short story to maintain the overall theme or message.