Dramatic Reading party?

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-29-2008, 10:22 AM

I had the good fortune to be part of a recent gathering that involved a bit of round-robin reading. In the midst of enjoying hearing my friends read (and enjoying reading, myself) I realized that I'd forgotten an idea I've had for years - for a party, of sorts.

Would anyone be interested in participating in (or simply attending) a dramatic reading party? For instance, we'd select a play, and those who wanted to read would gather for an evening to choose parts and read it aloud, perhaps followed by a discussion of the play itself. I'd love to host something like this, but due to the nature of the activity, we'd want to select a work that was small (if there were only a few people interested, like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?") or large (if there were a bunch of us, like a Shakespeare play.) If it turned out to be fun and there was interest, I'd even host it semi-regularly.

Anyone think they might be interested?

katiesue · 04-29-2008, 10:26 AM

I had an elective Shakespeare class in high school that was exactly this. We each got a part and read the plays aloud. It was the best way to learn them other than being able to see an actual production.

I'd love to participate.

Not Afraid · 04-29-2008, 10:38 AM

Ahhh, memories of Theater. I'd be interested, but I don't cold read well any longer. A pre-reading would be best for all.

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-29-2008, 10:40 AM

Surely we could pre-schedule the play and claim roles beforehand, and those who cold-read well could cold-read, and those who wanted to prepare could prepare!

flippyshark · 04-29-2008, 10:44 AM

Is there any way to Skype me in? I always enjoy a good play reading.

Ponine · 04-29-2008, 10:51 AM

You knew I'd do it.
The only issue with me is days and times.

LMK

JWBear · 04-29-2008, 10:51 AM

I keep reading the thread title as "Democratic Reading party?"

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-29-2008, 10:58 AM

We have skype! If there were multiple unavailable people, I know we could do a multi-way call without video through skype, too.

Morrigoon · 04-29-2008, 11:23 AM

Ooh, fun!

Strangler Lewis · 04-29-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Ahhh, memories of Theater. I'd be interested, but I don't cold read well any longer. A pre-reading would be best for all.

Puts me in mind of the great Alan Swann line from "My Favorite Year."

"I'm not an actor. I'm a movie star."

I guess I'd have to phone in my performance. I always did anyway.

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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I had an elective Shakespeare class in high school that was exactly this. We each got a part and read the plays aloud. It was the best way to learn them other than being able to see an actual production. I'd love to participate. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Ahhh, memories of Theater. I'd be interested, but I don't cold read well any longer. A pre-reading would be best for all.
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