BEFORE FIRST MEETING: Upon securing participation with a $10 script fee, actors are provided with a copy of the play.
FIRST MEETING: We discuss the playwright, theme or themes of the play, world of the play, etc.
We read through the entire play.
The leader assigns roles for the next meeting.
SUCCESSIVE MEETINGS: We read the section non-stop with stage directions.
We discuss and may debate and defend choices.
We clarify choices and then the section is re-read without stage directions.
There is a 10 minute break.
We continue to meet for the following 7 to 9 weeks.
FINAL READINGS: We read the play.
We read the play again with invited guests.