June 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 14, 21 & 28
Thursdays at 7:30pm
WHAT IS THE SUMMER SCRIPT-READING SERIES?
It is the opposite of a polished production. Each week, we’re hosting a single read-through of a different script. Most people reading a role will be seeing the evening’s script for the very first time, and learning the characters on the fly. It’s going to be messy, creative, interesting and fun. There are no tickets and no admission charge. Our cash bar will be open.
WHY READ SCRIPTS?
Lots of reasons. Here are just a few:
- If you’re an actor or director, it’s an easy way to see which upcoming shows and roles interest you.
- If you’re getting started in acting, it’s a low-pressure way to try out playing a role.
- And if you’re happier offstage than onstage, you’re welcome to sit in the audience and just listen, and enjoy a fun evening with creative people who love theater.
WANT TO READ A ROLE?
If you want to read a role, you have 2 options:
- You can just show up. We’ll assign parts the night of the reading. Everyone who wants to read will be able to. We’ll have scripts for participants.
- If there’s a particular role you’re interested in, let us know. We’ll do our best to accommodate requests. Send an email to communications@kmplayhouse.com if you’d like to receive an advance pdf copy of the script, or to put your hat in the ring for a particular role.
Depending on the numbers, you may be asked to share a part, or to read multiple roles. Prefer not to read? No problem. You’re invited to come enjoy the reading from the audience.
SCHEDULE:
WEEK 1 – Thursday, June 16, 7:30pm – Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!), a comedy by Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald & John K. Alvarez (Click here to learn more about the play)
- This is the third show of our upcoming season. Auditions will be in mid September and performances will be Nov 25-27, Dec 1-4 & Dec 10-11. Directed by Bill Hitt.
WEEK 2 – Thurs, June 23, 7:30pm – Over the River and Through the Woods, a comedy by Joe DiPietro (Click here to learn more about the play)
- This is the first show of our upcoming season. Auditions will be in early July. Performances will be Sept 9-11 & Sept 15-18. Directed by Lyle Krueger.
WEEK 3 – Thursday, June 30, 7:30pm – The Savannah Sipping Society – a comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten (Click here to learn more about the play)
- This is the second show in our upcoming season. Auditions will be in early August. Performances will be Oct 14-16 & Oct 20-23. Directed by Sally Schmeling.
WEEK 4 – Thursday, July 7, 7:30pm – Picasso at the Lapin Agile, by Steve Martin (Click here to learn more about the play)
- This show is being considered for possible inclusion in a future season at KMP. We’ll host an evaluation discussion after the reading, and welcome your thoughts.
WEEK 5 – Thursday, July 14, 7:30pm – Rhinoceros, by Eugène Ionesco (Click here to learn more about the play)
- This show is also being considered for possible inclusion in a future season at KMP. We’ll host an evaluation discussion after the reading, and welcome your thoughts.
WEEK 6 – Thursday, July 21, 7:30pm – Third Week in August – a British comedy by Peter Gordon (Click here to learn more about the play)
- This is the final show in our upcoming season. Auditions will be in late Feb/early March. Performances will be May 12-14 & May 18-21. Directed by Traci Tousey.
WEEK 7 – Thursday, July 28, 7:30pm – Charlie Cox Runs with Scissors – a comedy/fantasy by Michael McKeever (Click here to learn more about the play)
- This is the sixth show in our upcoming season. Auditions will be in late January. Performances will be March 24-25 & March 30-April 2. Directed by Colleen Wagner.
