Read-through
The read-through, table-read, or table work is a stage of
In addition to the cast members with speaking parts, the read-through is usually attended by the principal
An additional professional actor not otherwise involved in the production may be hired to read the non-dialogue parts of the script such as scene headings and action. These parts of the script are usually edited down severely for the purposes of the read-through to keep the pace of the reading up.
In film
The read-through is an important milestone in the production of most films. It is a clear signal that all of the key elements, including cast, finance, and heads of department, are in place and that pre-production is almost complete. It is often the first time that the script has had a life beyond the written word, and it is also an opportunity for everyone involved in production to get at least a partial insight into the way the actors may approach their roles. In addition, a read-through is often a powerful tool for identifying problem areas in the script. Wooden dialogue, unbelievable situations, or boring sections of the film which have not been addressed during the script development process often become apparent during the read-through.[3]
References
- ISBN 1-58115-344-9.
- ISBN 978-0-415-42639-8.
- ISBN 0-240-80562-3.
Further reading
- So You Want to be a Theatre Director? (2004) by Stephen Unwin, ISBN 1-85459-779-5
- Unwin, Stephen (2004). So You Want to be a Theatre Director? (pgs 104-105). Nick Hern Books. p. 248. ISBN 978-1-85459-779-3.
- Unwin, Stephen (2004). So You Want to be a Theatre Director? (pgs 104-105). Nick Hern Books. p. 248.
- Persistence of Vision: An Impractical Guide to Producing a Feature Film for Under $30,000 (1995), by John Gaspard, Dale Newton, Gaspard Newton, ISBN 0-941188-23-X
- Gaspard, John; Dale Newton (1995). Persistence of Vision: An Impractical Guide to Producing a Feature Film for Under $30,000. Gaspard Newton (Illustrated ed.). M. Wiese Productions. p. 437. ISBN 0-941188-23-X.
- Gaspard, John; Dale Newton (1995). Persistence of Vision: An Impractical Guide to Producing a Feature Film for Under $30,000. Gaspard Newton (Illustrated ed.). M. Wiese Productions. p. 437.
- Friendly Enemies: Maximizing the Director-actor Relationship (2003), by Delia Salvi, ISBN 0-8230-7944-9
- Salvi, Delia (2003). Friendly Enemies: Maximizing the Director-actor Relationship (Illustrated ed.). Watson-Guptill. ISBN 0-8230-7944-9.
- Salvi, Delia (2003). Friendly Enemies: Maximizing the Director-actor Relationship (Illustrated ed.). Watson-Guptill.