ActorCue — For Actors
Free on iPhone · App StoreA smart rehearsal workflow separates actors who feel prepared from actors who feel panicked. Setting yourself up with the right system matters.
The best actor rehearsal workflows have three phases: analysis (understanding the material), memorization (getting off-book), and drilling (internalizing lines through repetition). Each phase benefits from different tools and approaches.
The common mistake is skipping straight to drilling without proper analysis, or stopping at memorization without enough scene-level repetition. A structured workflow prevents both pitfalls.
This approach works but is time-intensive to set up. Each new scene or revision requires a new recording. Managing the files adds friction to what should be a creative process.
ActorCue handles both the text-to-speech reader and the audio import workflow. You can enter lines directly into the app and let it generate the reader's voice — or import your own recordings in MP3, WAV, M4A, or AAC format. The app auto-transcribes imported audio and suggests cue words, reducing setup time significantly.
Download ActorCue on iPhone and rehearse your first scene in minutes. No account required. No credit card needed.
Download on the App StoreActorCue is an iPhone app built for actors who need to rehearse and self-tape without a scene partner. You enter your scene's dialogue, assign reader and actor lines, and let ActorCue handle the rest. The app reads the reader lines aloud and listens for your cue words using on-device speech recognition — no internet connection required.
Speak your cue word and ActorCue instantly reads the next reader line. Perfect for drilling individual exchanges fast.
Say "call action" to begin a full director-style scene run. Lines play and advance automatically as you speak.
No voice required. Tap to advance lines at your own pace — great for quiet environments or complex scenes.
Import MP3, WAV, M4A, or AAC recordings as reader lines. ActorCue transcribes and syncs them automatically.
Yes. Apps like ActorCue read your scene partner's lines aloud while you perform yours, using voice-triggered cues that advance automatically when you speak your cue word. You get the interactive quality of partner rehearsal without needing another person.
You enter your scene's dialogue into ActorCue, assign each line to either yourself or the reader character, and set a cue word for each of your lines. When you run the scene, ActorCue reads the reader lines aloud and listens for your cue words to advance automatically.
ActorCue is free to download on the App Store. A subscription — ActorCue Pro — unlocks unlimited scenes and additional features, with a 3-day free trial.
Yes. ActorCue uses on-device speech recognition, so it works offline. No Wi-Fi required for rehearsal or self-tape recording.
ActorCue is free to download. Start rehearsing hands-free today — no reader required.
Get ActorCue Free →