If you only burn a disc once a year for a family slideshow, the free tools (like ImgBurn + DVD Styler) are adequate. However, if you value , TMPGEnc Authoring Works 6 is irreplaceable.

Enter (TAW6). Developed by Pegasys Inc., this software is the latest iteration of one of the most respected authoring suites on the market. While free tools like DVD Styler exist, TAW6 stands apart because of its encoding engine (borrowed from the legendary TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works) and its rigid compliance with disc standards.

You will see a timeline. Drag the slider to set chapter points every 5 minutes. For a school play, you might set chapters for "Act 1," "Intermission," and "Act 2." Add a subtitle track if needed.