I think this is one of the best sorts of mobile apps for a struggling actor. The idea here is that you can download scripts, look at them line by line on your device and then speak them either out loud to a friend or recording yourself speaking your lines into the device’s microphone, playing it back and going over it multiple times until you know it like the back of your hand.
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Best Apps For Learning Lines
- LineLearner
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The LineLearner homescreen
LineLearner Play/Prompt features
LineLearner additional features
Using LineLearner, you can upload your script in PDF or Word format, record a scene, and then listen to your recording. In addition to recording your script, it also lets you share your lines. This means you can practice with other cast members even when you’re apart, as other actors can record their lines and send them to you.
And in case you forget your line, you can tap the Prompt button to remind yourself. You can change the pitch of other characters’ lines as well, helping you differentiate their lines from yours.
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LineLearner is one of the most affordable apps for actors, as it allows you to connect with one another for $3.99.
Download: LineLearner for iOS | Android ($3.99)
- coldRead
coldRead acts like a reading partner. As you record every line in your script, the app automatically transcribes them. When you’re ready to rehease, it will read your partner’s lines back to you on cue.
You can even control the pace of the reading, and take advantage of its teleprompter feature. Besides helping you learn your script, coldRead also lets you easily self-tape an audition.
Unfortunately, coldRead isn’t free, and it’s only available for iPhone.
Download: coldRead for iOS (Free, subscription required)
- Script Rehearser
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Script rehearsing app reading
Script rehearser app
Script Rehearser is a free app for actors. It helps you memorize and practice lines for your script, speech, or presentation. With Script Rehearser, you can record your lines or use one of the app’s synthetic voices to hear your lines read back to you.
To get started, you can import your script or input your lines manually. It will read them back to you whenever your want.
Depending on how you prefer to learn your lines, you can customize your line learning experience with the following reading modes:
Listen along: You simply listen to Script Rehearser read your script. You may play, stop, or jump to the next or previous line.
Wait for me: Script Rehearser will stop before your lines, and will then resume when you’re ready.
Repeat for confirmation: Script Rehearser pauses to let you say your line. It will then speak the same line for confirmation.
Run through: Script Rehearser stops in order for you to say your line, and will then continue to the next line.
Download: Script Rehearser for Android | iOS (Free, in-app purchases available)
- Rehearsal Pro
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Syncing scripts on Rehearsal Pro
Saving scripts on Script Rehearser
Rehearsal Pro is one of the more versatile line-learning choices available. It allows you to upload a script, mark it, and most importantly, record whatever portions you choose.
The software also lets you highlight your lines, blackout certain sections to help with memorization, and even serves as a teleprompter. Rehearsal Pro lets you adjust the scene’s pace, as well as repeat or rewind it.
Some internal problems have lowered the app’s position on the App Store. But many users believe that the $19.99 investment for all of Rehearsal Pro’s features is well worth it.
Download: Rehearsal Pro for iOS ($19.99)
- Run Lines With Me
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Run Lines With Me
Run Lines With Me
Run Lines With Me
Run Lines With Me is similar to an audio recording app. Once you’ve recorded your lines, you can replay them at your leisure. You can also opt to include pauses where your lines should be, letting you practice reciting your lines.
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You can record up to 10 free 15-minute recordings. But if you want unlimited recordings, you’ll need to pay a subscription fee.
Download: Run Lines With Me for iOS (Free, in-app purchases available)
- Speechify
How to use the Speechify Extension?
Speechify isn’t exclusively for rehearsing scripts, but it can still help you learn your lines. It’s a free tool that converts text into audio—you simply import your script, and the app can read it back to you.
The best part is, your uploaded content will sync across all your devices that you have Speechify on. This means that you’ll be able to switch back and forth between using your computer or mobile device to learn your lines.
Download: Speechify for iOS | Android | Chrome (Free, in-app purchases available)
- Natural Reader
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A screenshot of Natural Reader
Types of voices on Natural Reader
Saved books on Natural Reader
Cloud storage options in Natural Reader
Like Speechify, Natural Reader also isn’t specifically geared towards actors. However, this text-to-speech app can still read back any text that you feed it, including your script. It also has natural-sounding voices, so it won’t sound as if you’re rehearsing with a robot.
Aside from helping you learn your script, Natural Reader is also a useful tool for anyone who struggles with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. The app includes over 50 types of voices and 20 languages.
Download: Natural Reader for Android | iOS | Chrome (Free, in-app purchases available)
- Read Aloud
Read Aloud is a handy browser extension that converts the text found on a webpage to audio. This is useful if your script is available on Google Docs, or in a PDF format.
You can have Read Aloud read your script back to you, as well as take advantage of the extension’s tools to pause and play the script. You can also change the reader’s voice, pitch, and speed.
Apps for actors learning lines
Best Apps for Actors Learning Lines
My Lines lets you have your script with you on a mobile device anytime, anywhere. You can rehearse and memorize your lines without a scene partner, by either looking at or listening to your lines. You can also see or hear cue lines when you’re ready to be off-book. (Run Lines With Me is another great option.)
Rehearsal Pro is perhaps the most well-known of all the apps to help you learn your lines. You can record your lines and play them back, watching the script scroll by like a teleprompter, or you can even put your lines in “blackout mode” to test yourself. The app works with short audition sides and feature-length scripts and is useful for actors in theater, commercials, voiceover, television, and film.
Scene Partner helps you learn lines using your own script or allows you to choose an e-Script from Music Theatre International, Samuel French, or Dramatist Play Service. You can hear your lines on your phone or tablet using the male and female voices provided or download additional voices for more variety.
WeAudition gives you instant access to a rehearsal partner through video chat to help you run your lines. The app will notify thousands of readers, actors, and coaches when you’re ready to work on your scene. WeAudition makes running lines very easy, especially for those last-minute auditions.
Apps That Read Scripts to You
Tableread is a free, easy-to-use film and television app that allows you to read and listen to scripts, screenplays, and teleplays on mobile. Simply import a professionally formatted script in PDF format and listen. The Pro Version of the app allows you to listen to scripts read by over 45 unique character voices and add an inspiring soundtrack from a library of genre-specific scores.
Apps to Find and Track Auditions
AuditionCal helps you track and organize your auditions and events (networking, workshops, agent and manager meetings). The app includes a searchable database, data email export function, calendar view with notifications and reminders, and photo uploading. AuditionCal will help you stay organized right from the convenience of your phone.
Backstage Casting is the easiest way to find and apply to casting calls and auditions on-the-go. Set up a profile and save searches for the types of roles you’re interested in, and the app will let you know when something that matches your profile is casting. From there you can apply, get audition details, rehearsal dates…all the important info to launch your career!
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Apps for Headshots and Self Tapes
MyHeadshots lets you edit photos and résumés from your phone. It’s especially useful for child actors since a child’s look changes so quickly as they grow. You can crop, edit, add your name, or borders to any photo on your phone or tablet creating a professional-looking shot whenever you need one. This app makes getting an up-to-date headshot a snap.
Slatable is an app that makes the often daunting task of self-taping simple. The app automates the technical process so you can focus on your performance without the need for tricky editing software or even a computer. Slatable also automates professional title cards and smooth transitions between each scene. (If you’re an Android user, My Selftape App is a great option.)
Apps for Research
IMDb: Part of your job as an actor is research. You must know who’s involved in the projects you’re auditioning for. You can do this research on your computer, but having the IMDb app on your phone is helpful for those last-minute auditions. It’s free so there’s no excuse not to have this one.
Shakespeare Pro includes the complete works of Shakespeare (41 plays, 154 sonnets, and 6 poems, including “doubtful” works) as well as detailed scene breakdowns, character descriptions, and glossaries. It’s an essential app for any classical actor.
Apps for Actor-Writers
Storyist is a wonderful app for actor-writers who need to produce submission-ready manuscripts and screenplays. The app comes with manuscript and screenplay templates (so you can focus on writing instead of formatting), the ability to work with both Final Draft FDX and Fountain script formats, and multiple cloud storage options.
Improv Apps
The Amazing Improv Generator is a tool that will help you come up with spontaneous ideas for improvisational performances. This fun app will provide you with a random character, setting, or event all at the push of a button.
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