I'm hosting an informal table read for a script I'm producing. This is to hear the dialogue read by actors for the first time and also to get feedback about the general story, certain scenes, etc. Other than a simple "What did you think?" what are some questions I should ask after the read is over to get the best information?
Screenwriting : Getting good feedback from a table read by Samantha Mauney Aiken
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Some questions could be "How did you feel about your character?" "What kind of quirks do you see this character have?" "Could this character be a hero or a villain in your eyes and if so how?". So many questions like that I think should be asked if your are doing a read like that.
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I give index cards to the main actors and have them write a short paragraph of the characters, likes or dislikes, suggestions.
Before I do table reads, I read the entire script aloud by myself, recording on my iPhone. Then listen to playback. This will answer many questions before you get with a group.
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Whatever opinions you get from your actors, be ready to hear their opinions. Some may suggest changin things or adding things, so be ready for that.
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Video it for yourself as well as dvd extras. Watch for any parts where the actors seem to struggle and force the character.