Do i have to capitalize the first word of a sentence when there is parenthesis inside the phrase? i'm doing a narrative play. for example, felix. (talking quickly with a jittery tone). my friend, daniel, just disappeared and i hoped to meet up with him, but we got separated by the abyss and i have nowhere to do i have to capitalize the t in talking? in addition, dolores. (creeping tentatively behind the crying child slowly twisting her head to the right). what’s the matter, child? is everything all right? for taking your time to read this.