Read to Relate is a year round, community centered and community run play discussion group offered by Theatre Memphis. Community members will discuss plays written by and about BIPOC, ALAANA and/or differently abled communities. Theatre Moderators from our Local Arts Community will lead discussions, dissecting a total of eight plays per season. Of these eight plays, the group will select two works to be fully realized as stage readings. These readings will be open and accessible to the general public. Our Read to Relate plays will also be considered for full stage production in Theatre Memphis’s upcoming seasons.
This program is designed to bridge the divide between our personal understanding of the world around us and the stories of lives we are less familiar with. Our objective is to utilize our resources to amplify the voices of marginalized and oppressed groups and celebrate the collective human story through theatre.
Participation is free of charge. Those interested in participating may either rent their scripts from Theatre Memphis with a $10 refundable deposit or purchase each play independently. Participants can register for as few or as many discussions as they are interested in.
* ALAANA – African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native America
You’ve heard of Speed Dating. You’ve heard of Date with a Book. Now get ready for Speed Date with a Play!
Acquaint yourself with 4 different plays and spend time discussing them with people from all walks of life! At the end of the night cast your vote for which play should be produced as a staged reading during our spring Staged Reading Festival!
Reading list for 2026/27 will be announced soon!
The Read to Relate Staged Reading Festival will consist of 2 plays chosen by popular vote during the Sip & Scene Socials.Â
These plays will be considered for full productions on an upcoming season!
Be part of the discussion.Â
Be part of the decision.Â
