One of PCSF's most important events is the staged reading. The purpose of the readings is to give local playwrights a real hands-on look at how their play is beginning to take shape on the stage, freeing it from the confines of the author's page. All other members who have paid their membership fee...
One of PCSF's most important events is the staged reading. The purpose of the readings is to give local playwrights a real hands-on look at how their play is beginning to take shape on the stage, freeing it from the confines of the author's page. All other members who have paid their membership fee can attend these readings for free. There is a sliding scale of $5-$10 for non-members.
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%newline%Probably the greatest gift a staged reading offers is the opportunity to discover what works and what doesn't. It can answer questions the playwright may have about his or her play and present new ones, as well. It's a way to get a fresh perspective on the work and get creatively re-energized. A staged reading is intended to launch the playwright into his or her final re-writes.
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%newline%Staged readings are rehearsed and directed with paid actors. Actors receive $15 per reading and directors are paid $25. PCSF pays for the first 6 actors, the playwright pays for any additional actors.
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