ALL READINGS HAVE BEEN MOVED ONLINE, and begin at 5:00 pm. First Tuesday of the month.
Read more about all our readings in our announcement post! Check our calendar to sign up—all readings are FREE to attend!
- Tuesday, January 5: As You Like It (Part One) – led by Patrick McBride
- Tuesday, February 2: As You Like It (Part Two) – led by Patrick McBride
- Tuesday, March 2: The Tempest (Part One) – led by Genevieve Foster
- Tuesday, April 6: The Tempest (Part Two) – led by Genevieve Foster
- Tuesday, May 4: Julius Caesar (Part One) – led by David Hausman
- Tuesday, June 1: Julius Caesar (Part Two) – led by David Hausman
- Tuesday, July 6: Titus Andronicus (Part One) – led by Bill Glaser
- Tuesday, August 3: Titus Andronicus (Part Two) – led by Bill Glaser
- Tuesday, September 7: Much Ado About Nothing (Part One) – led by Kim Keeline
- Tuesday, October 5: Much Ado About Nothing (Part Two) – led by Kim Keeline
- Tuesday, November 2: Cymbeline (Part One) – led by Charlie Riendeau
- Tuesday, December 7: Cymbeline (Part Two) – led by Charlie Riendeau
Frequently asked questions about the open readings
Q: Do I have to read?
A: You are welcome to show up and just watch. We suspect, however, that it will look like too much fun for you to resist for long. A lot of newcomers don’t want to read initially but when they see how fun it is, they join in! But there is no pressure at all if you just want to watch and we have regular attendees who have never read.
Q: Do I have to bring a book?
A: You don’t need to have the play if you just want to listen, but it can be fun to follow along in a copy even if you are not reading. At readings held at libraries, copies are kindly provided by the library. At other readings, if you do want to read it is recommended that you bring your own copy of the text to be read that night, a Complete Works, or at least a smartphone or tablet so you can find the text online.
Q: Can I act as a specific character or be in a particular scene?
A: That may be possible. Each evening has an assigned director who has planned what scenes to cover. If you are really anxious to act in a specific scene, talk to the director at the start and see what can be arranged. No guarantees, but if the scene is being done that night, it might be possible. All scenes are cast that night right before they are read, so usually, everyone who wants to act has the chance to do at least a small role.
Q: Who can participate?
A: Everyone! They are free and open to the public.
There’s also a Meetup website page for our readings. Please click below.