We're excited to welcome you to PLAYSPACE, our table reads series!
“Over the past year, we’ve proudly welcomed new members into the RLT community, expanded our volunteer family, and watched several PLAYSPACE participants make their stage debut in the 25–26 season. One year in, it’s not just the next piece of literature we look forward to—it’s the shared time, the thoughtful conversations, the tears, and the laughter that make this space so special. As a facilitator, it’s a joy to witness this community thrive, and I can’t wait to see what the next year of PLAYSPACE will bring.”
- Alli Clark, PLAYSPACE Director
Join us at Rome Little Theatre for a fun, interactive experience where YOU get to read parts of the script, connect with fellow theatre enthusiasts, and dive into a variety of plays. Whether you're a seasoned actor or just love the theatre, everyone is welcome!
Monday, May 18, 2026
at 6:30pm
Location: 502 E First St. Rome, GA 30161
Play: Stage Blood by Charles Ludlam
This play is open to ages 18 and older
Registration is now open at: https://romelittletheatre.ludus.com/200531188
Stage Blood
Comedy
By Charles Ludlam
"Hamlet with a happy ending [in]... A crisply wrapped comic package." - The New York Times
"Tight, consistent, madcap, literary and terribly funny,... the very essence of clownmanship." - New York Post
"Abounds with…
About The Play:
A family acting company continuously tours Hamlet in the U.S. Carleton Stone, Sr., once a great Hamlet, is now dissolute and playing the ghost. He tries to make his reluctant son the Hamlet he once was. Here is a Hamlet within a Hamlet within a Hamlet and a murder mystery for people with stage blood in their veins.
What to Expect:
A relaxed, welcoming environment
Engaging discussions about the play
A chance to meet new people and make theatre connections
Lots of fun!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of something vibrant and inclusive.
Come for the reads, stay for the community!
Come for the reads, stay for the community!
Past Table Reads: Discover Our Journey
Check out our curated selections from previous table reads, showcasing diverse stories that brought readers together in creativity and collaboration.
February: Love/Sick by John Cariani
March: Swell Party by Topher Payne
April: Lungs by Duncan MacMillian
May: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, Adapted by Simon Stephens
June: The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson
July: Puffs by Matt Cox
August: Community Garden by Justin Borak
September: The Cottage by Sandy Rustin
October: Peter Pan Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields
November: The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse
December: Play On! by Rick Abbot
January: The Art of Dining by Tina Howe