Self tape due? Use ActOnCue
Upload your script, run lines with a reader that stays on cue, and record your tape. Reader and camera in one app, available online or on iOS.
Try it yourself
Experience a live rehearsal right here. No sign-up needed.
- Click "Try it live" to start the session.
- Allow microphone access and turn your volume up so you can hear the reader.
- You'll be playing the role of "YOU" so read your lines out loud.
- When it's your turn to speak, speak naturally and follow the script.
Choose a demo
READER
I'll be your reader... and camera.
YOU
My tape is due in two hours.
READER
I've got you. We'll be done in 5 minutes.
YOU
Can I tweak the read?
READER
Voice, pace, energy — your call. Come on in.
Requires microphone access
The self tape reader that books your next role
No begging a friend, no juggling a reader app and your camera. Rehearse with the reader and record your tape in the same place.
Sign upListens and reads on cue
The reader listens as you perform and answers the instant you land your cue, so the back-and-forth on your tape plays like a real scene, not a timed cue track. Tune the pauses and exactly when it comes in.
It wasn't me. I was home all night.
Then who was driving your car, Danny?
Reader and camera in one
The reader and the camera share one screen, so an iPhone or iPad is your whole setup. It runs the scene on the same device that records you, so you capture a submission-ready tape with nothing to film separately and nothing to sync after.
You don't have to do this alone.
I'm right here. Say the word.
Whatever comes next, we face it.
Together.
Bring your own audio
Record the other characters yourself or with a friend, and the reader plays your takes back on cue. The audio on your tape stays fully human, delivered exactly the way you want, every take.
Your take
Recorded with a friend
Voice tracked teleprompter
Blank on a line mid-take? The teleprompter tracks your voice and scrolls with you, so you find your place and stay on script without dropping your eye-line or breaking the take.
I didn't come here to apologize.
I came to tell you the truth.
You can hate me for it later.
But you're going to hear it first.
Every last word.
Set up in under a minute
- Drop your sides as a PDF. Pick your character. Choose a voice for the reader. Hit play.
Tune the timing to the scene
- Adjust pauses, silences, and exactly when the reader comes in, until the rhythm feels real on tape.
Last-minute auditions
- Got sides at 10pm for a 9am deadline? Upload, rehearse, and record without waiting for anyone.
Consistent every take
- Your reader delivers the same read every time, so you can focus on your performance.
Self tape guide
Learn how to record self tapes with the mobile app, set up your reader, and capture your best take.
Book a class. Not a live reader.
ActOnCue helps you learn your lines, reads your scenes, films your tape, and doesn't need scheduling. Set the reader hours you'd book and see what you save.
Readers price by the hour or the minute. Either way, it adds up.
For 10 reader hours
57× cheaper
You save
$197
Time saved
2.5 hrs
Costs use $0.35/hr for ActOnCue against the reader rate you pick. Time saved assumes 25% overhead to arrange a live reader.
Self tape with ActOnCue
Reader + camera in one app
$3.50
total
- Ready instantly, no scheduling around anyone
- Reads, films, and helps you learn your lines in one app
- All the human audio you want, cued perfectly every take
- Up to 200× cheaper
Booking a live reader
Coordinating with another person
$200
total
- A real person reading with you
- Only feeds you cues, no filming or editing
- Often comes with notes you didn't ask for
- Costs more and takes time to schedule
Take your money and time savings and put it towards your acting classes, where the craft actually belongs.
Need to get off-book first?
Memorize your part before you tape. Use line learning mode to get off-book, then perform with the reader as your scene partner.
Responsible use of AI that aligns with creative values
Using AI is completely optional. We use it to make messy scripts readable, to recognise your cues, and (if you want) to voice the other characters. You stay in control of every generation, and can always use your own recordings instead.
Script understanding
- Upload a PDF or paste your sides (even messy, badly formatted ones) and AI turns them into a clean script you can rehearse from.
Speech recognition
- As you perform, AI recognises what you say and when you hit your cue, so the reader responds at exactly the right moment.
Voice generation (optional)
- AI can voice the other characters, and you direct the delivery with your own references. Prefer human audio? So do we! You can record your lines yourself or with a friend to produce human, authentic self tape audio.
Prefer a 100% human read?
Explore our voice options and learn how we use voices, including real human voices you record yourself or with a friend.
Why actors self tape with us
Great reads. No scheduling, no coordination, no waiting.
Real, authentic audio
- Record the other characters yourself or with a friend for fully human audio, or pick from a library of natural voices.
Free to start
- Upload your sides and rehearse for free. Only pay when you're ready for premium voices and extra takes.
Web app + iOS app
- Rehearse online in any browser. Record your tape with the dedicated iOS app. No download needed to start.
Line learning mode
- Learn your lines faster. Practice with cues and get off-book before you hit record.
Teleprompter mode
- Voice-tracked scrolling that follows you through the script. There if you need it.
Quality read guarantee
- Not happy with the read quality? Get a refund for your credits, no questions asked.
Fully customizable
- Edit lines, adjust timing, tweak voices. Make the scene feel right before you hit record.
Upload existing recordings
- Already have the reader on tape from a coaching session or a past read? Upload the audio and tape against it.
Unlimited retakes
- Run the scene as many times as you need. Your reader never gets tired.
Download the app
Take your rehearsals anywhere. Everything syncs between devices.
iOS App
Rehearse on the go
Rehearse, run lines, and record self tapes using your phone. Everything syncs with the web.
Scan to download
Android App
Coming soon
The Android app is currently being developed. In the meantime, the full web version works on any mobile browser.
What actors say after taping
Reviews from actors who record their self tapes with the app.
Must have for self tapes
I use this app every single day for self tapes - couldn't submit without it.
ricks_mixMay 13, 2026LIFE SAVER
This app has saved my life a few times with last-minute auditions when I wasn't able to find a reader. It's crazy how you can set up as many characters as you want AND set up their accents too. Highly recommend!
WesleySennaMay 13, 2026LAST MINUTE SELF TAPE 🤌🏾🗣️🔥
Amazing app. I was actually shocked at its precision and the natural back and forth exchange while delivering lines while filming video. Really impressed. Good job 👏🏾
Batman0829Dec 19, 2025
Your questions, answered
Feel free to contact us with your ideas or questions!
What is a self tape reader?
A self tape reader plays the other characters in your scene while you record your audition tape. It listens to your lines, recognizes cues, and responds naturally so you can tape without needing another person in the room.
Does it use AI?
Yes. An AI reader plays the other characters: it listens for your cue and responds in real time, not on a timer. You can pick from a library of realistic voices or generate the reader from your own recordings for a natural, familiar read.
Will my tape sound like AI?
Only if you want it to. You can record every character's lines yourself or with a friend, so the audio on your tape is fully human. The app simply plays each take back on cue.
Do I need someone else to read for me?
No. The AI reader handles all other characters in the scene. You rehearse and record on your own schedule, no one else in the room.
Is it an app, or does it work online?
Both. It runs online in any browser, and there's a dedicated iOS app for recording. Rehearse on your laptop and record your tape on your phone; everything stays in sync.
Can I record video from the app?
Yes. The iOS app lets you rehearse with the reader and record your self tape from the same screen, so there's nothing to sync afterwards.
Can I use my own voice for the reader?
Yes, two ways. Record each line yourself or with a friend and the reader plays your takes back on cue. Or generate a voice from your own recordings so it sounds like someone you'd actually run lines with. Either way, you direct how each line is delivered.
Can I make a tape with fully human audio?
Yes. Record or upload a human take for every line and rehearse against those. The audio on your tape stays entirely human, and AI voices are optional.
How fast can I get a tape done?
Most actors go from uploading sides to a finished tape in under 10 minutes. Drop your PDF, pick a voice, rehearse a few takes, and record.
Is it free?
You can start for free: upload your sides and rehearse with the reader. Premium voices and extended usage are available through a subscription or one-time top-up.
What if I get sides last minute?
That's exactly what this is built for. Upload your PDF, and you're rehearsing in under a minute, any hour, no waiting on anyone.
Ready to record your next self tape?
Upload your sides and start rehearsing in under a minute.