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Do a play vs Make a play

Both 'do a play' and 'make a play' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Do a play' is commonly used to refer to performing in a play or acting in a play, while 'make a play' is used to refer to creating or producing a play.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 2499 views

Do a play

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to performing in a play or acting in a play.

This phrase is used when someone is talking about participating in a theatrical performance, either as an actor or in another role.

Examples:

I'm going to do a play at the local theater next month.
She did a play in high school and loved the experience.

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Did they do a play about you?
Did they do a play about you? no!
You're not going to believe this... but some LA producer called and wants to do a play about my life.
I wanted to do a play for you.
It's a marvelous thing to do a play with her.
How am I supposed to do a play, teaching about the importance of dental hygiene without tooth decay?
When you do a play, do you ever ask about the character's background, past?
I parked my car in a car park in St John's Wood for what I thought was a couple of days, and then I went to New York to do a play and I stayed two years.
We could maybe work together, do a play maybe.

Alternatives:

act in a play
perform in a play
participate in a play

Make a play

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to creating or producing a play.

This phrase is used when someone is talking about the process of developing, creating, or producing a theatrical performance.

Examples:

She decided to make a play about her family's history.
The theater company is making a play based on a famous novel.

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And rather than drive around with the body, they decide to get rid of him here, maybe still make a play for ransom.
We've got to make a play for Ruth Eastman.
It's enough to try to make a play.
If Jill knows something they may make a play for her.
But you were too scared of Dic and his pals to make a play for her.
If I make a play for the job so soon, it'll seem like sour grapes.
A few months ago, he actually reached out to Lobos and tried to make a play behind our backs.
If we don't make a play on Rizzo, they will.
I just agreed to bring him as my date so he could make a play for Robin.
Dubois and Grace wanted to make a play for this land, but unfortunately, it wasn't blighted enough.
If we do this right, I can make a play for the Senate Majority Leader.
Somebody might be trying to make a play on Justin.
Howard's trying to make a play!
You couldn't call off the engagement, make a play for Raj.
Before he has a chance to make a play.
Your nephew lies rotting in prison under a death warrant, and you make a play for his wife?
The only thing you hate worse than a guy making a play is when a guy doesn't make a play.
If... if you didn't have a hand in it, then I'll assume you won't mind if I make a play for it myself.
If... if you didn't have a hand in it, then I'll assume you won't mind if I make a play for it myself.
You never struck me as the kind of guy Who would exploit the emotional problems of his son to make a play for custody

Alternatives:

create a play
produce a play
develop a play

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