The rehearsal for the reading took place in the lobby of the Jerry Orbach Theater, and lasted about five hours.
From left to right: Ken Marks "Roy," Walker Jones "Felix", Roger Michelson "Tex", Josh Carpenter "Pete", John Rubenstein "Johnny", MaryBeth Peil "Clara", Jenn Colella "Terry", Kathy Fitzgerald (hidden) "Mertle", Jennifer Smith "Polly", John Treacy Egan "Grover", and Haven Burton "Viola."