Acting : Table Reads by Madeline Romine

Table Reads

I just got cast in a TV series comedy pilot and I have my first table read next weekend. This is my first lead role and I have never done a table read before. What should I expect?

C Harris Lynn

Congrats! :)

Madeline Romine

Thank you! I'm so excited for this project even though it's just a pilot shoot. All female cast with female show runner and writers.

C Harris Lynn

Be sure to let us know when it airs, or hits streaming. Break a leg! :D

Iesha Washington

Congratulations. You shouldn't expect nothing really. A table read is mostly a way for the actors to get a feel for the script and ask questions if they have any.

Wayne Jarman

Congratulations, Madeline. I have only done table reads for theatre but I presume that it is a similar meeting. Its about getting to know the other cast members and the Director and getting a feel for the script. I suggest that you will impress more, though, if you turn up with a good knowledge of your lines and an early interpretation of your character. Good luck ...and enjoy!

Julian Brittano

Congrats, and keep in mind the table read is another audition. so keep up your level of artistry even at the table read.

Mike Schiano

Great News. This is your chance to shine as a pro. Be early, be prepared and be flexible. Usually lots of of edits and retries at the Table.

Kahlid Elijah Tapia

The table reads Ive had have always been pretty low key. The director/casting director have already chosen you for the role so its pretty much just a get to know each other session with a few instructions on the script. Mind you, my experience is in Asia, there could be some differences

Kahlid Elijah Tapia

And Congrats!!

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