THE READ

THE READ

THE READ

LEAVE THE OFFICE. ENTER THE SCENE.

LEAVE THE OFFICE.
ENTER THE SCENE.

LEAVE THE OFFICE.
ENTER THE SCENE.

Trade the conference room for the casting room. The Read is a unique corporate team-building experience featuring a Hollywood-style table read, dynamic scripts, and character-driven collaboration designed to help teams connect, communicate, and have fun together.

Pick a script. Set the scene. Make a memory!

THE EXPERIENCE

THE EXPERIENCE

1 — GET CAST

The team picks a script and receives their character. Now, let the story begin!

2 — GET IN CHARACTER

Work through the script with guided run-throughs designed to help you get comfortable with your lines and your role.

3 — BRING THE SCENE TO LIFE

Put your practice to work, play your part, and show off your main character energy.

4 — SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Capture the moment with professional photography. Optional video packages available.

DID YOU KNOW?

31%

of employees say they dislike work-related team-building activities and would skip them if possible (Acas, 2025)

79%

of employees say team-building events and outings feel forced or uncomfortable, and forgettable (Gallup, 2025)

20%

global employee engagement is lowest since 2020, costing businesses $10T in lost productivity (Gallup, 2026)

NOT JUST ANOTHER OUTING

NOT JUST ANOTHER
OUTING

We get it.

Not everyone wants to spend their afternoon with forced icebreakers and low-effort office games. The Read takes a different approach.

By stepping into diverse characters and working through dynamic scenes together, participants practice effective communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and collaboration in a low-pressure environment. They learn to see situations from different perspectives, respond in the moment, and work toward a shared outcome…all while having a fun time.

Because the skills that make someone a great scene partner are the skills that help them become stronger teammates and tomorrow's leaders.

Perfect For…

Perfect For…

Corporate team-building events

A unique way to bring your team together through shared experiences, collaboration, and a little main character energy.

Leadership development

Build communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and perspective-taking skills in an environment where people learn by doing.

Employee Engagement

Give your team something to look forward to, and an experience worth talking about long after the final scene.

A Break From Routine

Step away from the conference room and into an experience that changes the energy, the environment, and the way your team connects.

Duration — 2.5 Hours

A fun, guided experience designed to fit into the workday without taking over the entire day.

Group Size — Up to 20 People

Small enough for everyone to have a role. Big enough to create a memorable ensemble (We can accommodate a larger group size upon request).

Location — 19 Studios

Where creativity thrives → 2227 Irving Blvd. Bldg 2. Dallas, TX 75207

Location — 19 Studios

Where creativity thrives → 2227 Irving Blvd. Building 2. Dallas, TX 75207

BOOK YOUR NEXT TEAM EXPERIENCE

Ready to take your team out of the office and into the scene? Tell us a little about your group, and we will reach out to help you plan your Read.