Question

Do I have to end a one-word stage direction with punctuation? I remember my teacher saying we have to do so, but an example he gave us doesn't. For example:

MARY.[Sadly] I'm ready to go.

Do I need a period after "Sadly?"
Ms. Sue
No.

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