staged reading

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a form of theatre without sets or full costumes where actors read from scripts.

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  • The theater group announced a staged reading of a new play.
  • A staged reading allows playwrights to hear their work aloud for the first time.
  • Last night, we attended a captivating staged reading of a classic drama.
  • They plan to hold a staged reading to gauge audience reaction before full production.
  • Unlike a full production, a staged reading emphasizes the script itself.
  • The actors performed a staged reading with scripts in hand and minimal movement.
  • The audience appreciated the intimacy of the staged reading.
  • We decided to do a staged reading rather than a workshop for this new script.
  • It was just a simple staged reading, but the performance was powerful.
  • Many new plays begin their journey as a staged reading.