Start Rehearsing with Act On Cue

Starting your rehearsal with Act On Cue is simple and intuitive. Once you’ve prepared your script and settings, the app steps in as your scene partner—voicing other characters and creating a natural rhythm so you can focus on your lines and performance. This guide will walk you through how to begin rehearsing effectively and make the most of the tools at your fingertips.

Step 1: Finalise Your Setup

Before starting, make sure you've finished assigning your role, selected AI voices or added your own recordings for the other characters, and chosen how your script should display—whether that’s full lines, cues only, or partial word prompts.

Step 2: Exit the Menu and Tap Rehearse

Once everything is set, close the side menu by tapping outside of it or using the back arrow. Then, tap the Rehearse button. This takes you straight into the rehearsal view, where your selected settings will be active.

Step 3: Use Pauses and Playback Controls

If you’ve added pauses to specific lines, those will play automatically, giving you time to respond. You can also pause the rehearsal at any point or skip ahead manually if you want to repeat a section or focus on a particular moment.

Step 4: Follow the Scene Flow

The app will play through the script line by line. You’ll hear the other characters read aloud, while your own lines will be left for you to speak. Depending on your visibility setting, your lines might appear in full, partially, or not at all—so you can focus on performance or memorisation.

Step 5: Rehearse Freely

Now it’s your scene. Say your lines out loud, listen to the rhythm of the dialogue, and use each run to explore the material. Whether you're working through tricky sections or doing a full run-through, the app creates a flexible, actor-friendly rehearsal space that works around your process.

Need more help?

For more in-depth guides on uploading scripts, managing credits, or choosing an AI voice, browse our Help Centre topics or contact our support team directly. We're here to help you get the most out of every rehearsal.