reading (off) the script

[Tedwonny]

I was wondering if reading the script is equal to reading off the script, say, when one is giving a speech.

If not, is there any differences?

Thanks

[emsr2d2]

If you read a script, you might either be reading it to yourself just to get used to it or to rehearse. If you read from/off a script, then I would say that you are reading out loud to an audience.

[Barb_D]

But if you "go off-script" you deviate from what you planned to say.