TABLE READS
At the heart of every table read is discovery.
Writers hear their words spoken aloud, revealing authenticity, pacing, tone, and clarity in ways the page alone cannot.
Directors gauge character dynamics and story flow, offering insight into how the script may play on screen.
Actors explore their character’s voice, relationships, and emotional beats in a collaborative setting.
Observers become collaborators, offering audible reactions and feedback on story logic, engagement, and impact.
RFN organizes public Table Reads for member writers using member actors.
Check our EVENTS tab for the next scheduled Table Read, or submit your request below to have RFN organize your Table Read.
Table read for the feature romantic dramedy Are We Dating the Same Guy? presented on Saturday, September 20 at 5 p.m. at Harry’s Library, Richmond VA.
L to R: Nhu Doan, Charlotte Kulak, Zakiya Roberts, Tra'Waan Coles, Mel Mjlsztejn, Rishi Vemulamanda, Sech Gire, & writer Cephra Stuart.
Screenwriter Danny Bryan and cast after the live, public table read performance of the short horror screenplay, Twisted Tales, Episode 11: “This is the Night” on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3 p.m. at The Camel, Richmond VA.
L to R front row: Liz Christmas, My-Yor Corley, James Trani, Corben Draper, DeMarion Williams
L to R back row: Danny Bryan, Carlo Taormina, Tricia Dumm, Daniel Adams
The cast after its live, public table read performance of Ronald Cromartie’s short dramatic screenplay, “Long Way Home” on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 3 p.m. at The Camel, Richmond VA.
L to R front row: Jai Demond, Susan Singer, Patrick Wittle, Roger Tyler, Mann Kongsomboonvech, Emily Gerber
L to R back row: Kenton Patric, John Gordon, Taureenia Freeman, Pheola Epps