Hey everyone,

after reading the Babz Buzz thread and some comments and opinions on FB, there seem to be some interest in doing Babz' much recommended table reads on Skype.

This is hopefully going to be a thread that will connect all of us who are interested in this. Whether you have a script you want to have "table read" or just want to participate by reading.

I think all of us will benefit from this so let's all sign up as readers and ask for reads on our own scripts!

Since Babz asked for a 10 page comedy and Mike Shelton voiced his interest on FB since he mainly writes comedy, perhaps one of his would be a good one to start with.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Let us know if you want to read or want your script to be read. I think this is invaluable to all of us. Let's use the technology available to help each other.

Pia, just to clarify...Babz is not looking for a ten page comedy.  She's looking for the first ten pages of a feature comedy script.

PS - I'll volunteer as a reader if needed.

Yes! The first ten of a feature. No shorts.

She insists on those ten pages having been table read, hence this thread.

This is a huge opportunity for all of us!  

I don't have anything appropriate to be read, but I'm willing to lend a voice.

~Pete

If any of you write a script that features a British character, let me know...I'll be willing to help.

Trouble is, for me it would be at about 2:00 in the morning!

Count me in. I'd be happy to help. I speak Bostonian, Redneck and 1920's Gangsterese...

I wouldn't mind helping out.

I have an Irish accent with a Scottish twang.

Javier

I'd love to join in and supply a voice for anyone who needs the help in a table read. Lovit-lovit!

Sandra

I'd definitely like to read.

If we're gonna do a table read it seems like we might as well read more than ten pages -- the whole first act, anyway, if not the whole script.

When and how would this take place (I have Skype but I've never done any sort of group chat thing, which I assume is how this works)?

I'm in, depending on date and time, of course.

I've got a drunken slur of a voice.

I'm willing to lend a voice as well.

You guys all getting together to do the table read today?  Let me know.

What table read?

Of Mike's revised script.  I thought that was the plan.

Mike revised his script?  Based on last Friday night's read?

I had no idea...guess I'm out of the loop.

You were on the call when we talked about it last week.  I don't know how much more in the loop you want to be.

I'll be out for a few hours, but I'll check in to see what you all decide.

Sandra

Guess I was looped while on the call.

Do we know for a fact that mike has done this?

No. Of course we don't.  

Is Mike in the loop, or is Mike Looped?

I don't know.  He's been talking about beer on facebook all week - so he could be.

I'm out for tonight.  Going out for sushi, and then a whale watching tour early tomorrow morning.

I better not get too looped tonight!

I did the revisions, but I didn't know what the plan for the re-read was.

I thought we specifically said next week - same time.  I could be wrong though.

...I can't remember...  

looks like nothing will happen tonight then.

That's certainly pessimistic.

Hi everyone, so Mike, you did the rewrite? That was fast!!! I'm multitasking, but I'm here; so just holler if you are going ahead with it tonight.

Sandra

Looks like everyone's busy and I know it's getting late on the east coast.

See you later,

Sandra

I guess I was supposed to organize these... That's what happens Friday nights!  

I guess we'll be doing Shelton's revised script next Friday. Not sure about the time yet, since we're doing a podcast with Drew Daywalt from Fewdio at 10pm est.

Also, don't forget that we can read anyone's script so if you're interested in having one of yours read, just let me know and we'll set it up.  

Brian, if you read this, I think your Publicity Whore is something you should send to Babz.

Quoted from Grandma Bear Brian, if you read this, I think your Publicity Whore is something you should send to Babz.

I've been busy and just caught up with the latest podcast. Interesting stuff from Babz. I'm preparing for a rewrite on Publicity Whore based on all the great feedback I've had so far so I'm not sure it would be worth sending. There are some major things that need fixed. I'm not sure it would fall under PG-13 either so I don't really want to waste her time.

I would lend a voice for the table reads but I have a pretty strong accent, so I don't think I would be much use. I read in the newspapers that Americans could not understand Ally McCoist during the ESPN World Cup coverage so I've got no chance! Still, I hope you all learn a lot from them. Babz seems pretty confident that table reads are the way to go.