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How to do a table read

How to do a table read

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How to do a table read

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- Okay, I think we are ready for our first table read of the good, the bad and the stumbly. Now, where is our lead? (dog whining) Oh, I guess I didn't recognize you with that hat on. (dog barking) (upbeat music) - A table read is a key step and the pre-production process, as it's the first time, you'll be gathering up all of your cast and key crew members in one place. But there's some important steps you need to take in order to ensure its success. So let's go over how to set up your table read correctly and what to do once you get there. But before we do, let's also go over the reasons why you absolutely should do a table read. First, a table read helps you know if the script is working. As some lines might sound great on paper, but feel awkward and clunky when an actor reads them out loud. Pro-tip, this is especially great for comedies so you can tell if a joke is landing or if the script needs some more punching…

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