Hot Cold Reads
HOT COLD READS is an exciting new initiative at New Theatre, established as an added benefit for our membership base.
HOT COLD READS is an unrehearsed reading (a ‘cold read’) of a play on one night. The Facilitators of the read select a play, then email membership for an expression of interest to read. Casting is first to respond, first to be cast.
HOT COLD READS is a fun, super-casual evening, that gives members an opportunity to practice their cold read skills on the New Theatre stage, without the pressure of performance.
NOTE: There is no rehearsal, no costume, no movement, no special lights, no direction (except for a short briefing by the play Facilitators to answer any questions). Due to the ‘first to respond first cast model’, we aim to cast gender neutral (not always suitable for all formats), as we feel ‘the words’ of the play are more important than the gender of the cast reading it.
Actors will receive a digital copy of the script prior to the reading, and a hard copy of the script on the night should they request one. Reading from digital devices is encouraged.
Don’t want to read? Then take the opportunity to have a social night with friends, and hear a good play being read, free of charge. Friends of New Theatre members are welcome too.
Drinks will be available at the bar at member prices.