script reader

noun

1. playreader.

Word History and Origins

Origin of script reader¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Grace Hodgett Young, wearing sneakers and long sweat socks, plays Betty Schaefer, the bright studio script reader who tries to revive Joe’s passion, first as a writer and then as man.

From Los Angeles Times

She portrayed talented script reader Betty Schaefer, Norma’s romantic rival.

From Washington Post

Soros, nephew of billionaire George Soros, has spent his career in entertainment, starting out as an actor, bartender and a script reader before working for independent production companies, including Lightyear Entertainment, which made Jane Fonda workout videotapes.

From Los Angeles Times

When I started out as a script reader at Joseph Papp’s Public Theater in New York, American playwriting was just waking up again.

From Los Angeles Times

We haven’t even reached the part where she gets a job as a script reader for Warren Beatty, even though she had no experience.

From New York Times