On Wednesday, the cast of A Beautiful Voice surprised everyone at Dallas’s Studio Movie Grill, showcasing their new movie inspired by a few real life members with the NSA National Stuttering Association. The premiere kept to the style and elegance of true Hollywood format. Roped off large scale backdrop, cast and crew walking past lights and photographers, answering questions from Edgewood Entertainment press crew. 

“Stunning” one member said watching Sky Okolie walk in front of the A Beautiful Voice backdrop in her long glittering gown, was like being at a high class film festival. Livi Bee was spotted posing attractively in a beautiful black sleeveless low cut blouse and wide leg baggy faded-blue denim jeans. Really can expect good things to come from Livi in the feature. “Breaking through is competitive” but Livi is up for the challenge. Be sure to check out the video interviews, which should be released soon on YouTube and Instagram. While Tommy Leonzi was unable to attend having been casted for a film shooting in Los Angeles, he was missed, as his antagonistic style character on screen received screams of positive laughter from the premiere’s audience. 

I arrived a bit late, but had plenty of time to see a room full. A beautiful crowd, overwhelmed by urban glamour and professional elegance. Of course I’m talking about the October 22nd 2025 film premiere for Gregory Smith’s presentation to A Beautiful Voice. As I began chatting with one of the attendees, a young lady approached our section. She must have recognized me from my YouTube channel, I can dream right. She introduced herself as the Chapter leader for the Dallas division for the NSA (National Stuttering Association) Ashley Todd. Ashley told us that films like A Beautiful Voice are super important because most people have no idea about stuttering and more importantly how to respond to someone who has a stutter. She said her personal issue is when people tell her to “slow down”, she says stuttering has nothing to do with the speed that one is talking, yet, it’s a neurological glitch that causes the stutter. We all agreed that education is what everyone can use. 

Gregory personally has been to NSA chapter meetings several times promoting the film at first, then as a student of the subject himself. When asked, Gregory admitted he plans on being a life long partner with the NSA, also hoping to include characters in future film projects. “One of the challenges to writing a character that stutters is to do it without making it comical, or something to be sympathetic too. A character that organically fits in the story without laughter or tears, this is a challenge I am ready to take on” 

Well, there we have it!  The coverage of the 2025 film premiere for A Beautiful Voice has made it full swing and the night proved to be a massive success. Gregory Smith really rolled out the red carpet for this one. Well actually, “I didn’t have a physical red carpet this time. The theater showed us what they had to offer and honestly, it simply wasn’t to scale”, Gregory told us, “When I think red carpet, I don’t want a red sidewalk mat. But, that doesn’t reflect the theater’s total service provided. They were beyond great, five stars!”

Gregory produced the premiere and the film, a family drama with a social message, this message that created the overall tone for the premiere. The film involves the world of the stuttering community, in this case the NSA (National Stuttering Association) community specifically. The NSA is divided in several chapters nationwide. At the premiere were several chapter members and leadership. Including the beautifully shy Sivan Aulov whom the lead character in the film was based on.

Out of all the archives reviewed and books read, one can only find hints to what takes place during a big budget table read. Even I found it very difficult to write this as there is not much revealed on such a highly secretive topic. Hollywood makes us imagine table reads are always in a conference room environment with pounds of coffee, finger pastries and completed scripts. But is it really like that today? Does Hollywood only show us a traditional version of the table read? TV Shows like 30 Rock and Entourage known for scripting the behind the scenes table reading moments in their episodes, but again, is it really done that way, and if it is, does it have to be? Well, we’re going to ask the question now, “What are some advantages to having your table read AWAY from the table?”

Traditionally table reads are considered creative meetings, sitting down on a hard back chair with a pen, notepad and script, it was designed to be serious and selfishly important. Actors had one goal in mind when attending – to make sure their character receives the best results. However, some film studios including Edgewood Ent noticed, as soon as they changed it from the cold office room, into something more comfortable and casual, the egos were left outside, thus creating a well built collaborative.

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It doesn’t appear that work ever stops nor does Gregory Smith, director/writer/producer and founder of Edgewood Ent will ever sleep. On top of multiple film projects and social events Edgewood has finally unveiled the newest cast members for the production of A Beautiful Voice. We were able to catch up with Gregory and the new cast at a premiere photography studio in Dallas, Texas. 

The photoshoot gave an opportunity for all the cast members to meet each other for the first time. “I couldn’t wait to meet them” said Livi Bee. Livi playing the character of Lisa, a young filmmaker. Chemistry between the cast was immediate. Jorge Ramirez who is playing Eugene, a soft spoken man. “My character Eugene is such a laid back guy, just like me.” Jorge said while enjoying the complimentary food spread out by Edgewood.