It's the basis for the entire production.
At the moment I have several scripts for future shows backlogged on the corner of my board (The Official READ THIS! Pile). Eventually I get to feeling guilty enough and do, in fact, read them.
A designer reads a text in a strange way. I like to read the play the first time as if reading a novel just for fun: following the plot, enjoying the talk, feeling the mood. The second reading is for practicalities: doors, windows, intently looking for requirements (and problems) I'll need to meet with my set on this particular stage.
Then I like to let it rest at the back of my mind for a while - percolating - until it's time to design.
On top of my READ THIS! pile (printed out specially for this weekend when I intend to READ THESE!) is Seven in One Blow, an English style panto for Circle Theatre and Christmas. I'm a little late starting this. Just under that is Anne Frank for WaterTower Theatre.
Two scripts a little different in... um, every possible way.
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