Get your cast off-book before the first rehearsal.
Upload the script, share a link with your cast, and let them learn their lines and cues at home.
READER
Here's your first cue. Listen, then say your line.
YOU
This is my response to the cue.
READER
Good. Here's your second cue.
YOU
And I respond again, right on cue.
READER
That's it. You learn when to speak, not just what to say.
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Rehearsal time is not for line learning
Upload the script, share the link, and your cast drills their lines at home. Active cue-based practice, not passive reading.
Get started freeUpload any script
Paste or upload your script. The app splits it into characters and lines automatically.
Share the link with your cast
Send your cast a link. They open it on any device: phone, tablet, or laptop. No app download needed.
Feeds cues automatically
- The app plays the lines before theirs and waits for them to respond.
Hide and reveal
- Lines gradually disappear as students get more confident. From full text to fully off-book.
Cue Mode
- Audio-only drilling that trains cue recognition. Each actor learns exactly when to speak, and only their part.
Multi-character
- Works for scenes with any number of characters. Each actor picks their role and drills their lines.
Line learning for your whole cast
Visual mode hides and reveals lines on screen. Cue Mode drills through audio, feeding cues and prompting actors to speak out loud. Every actor learns only their part.
Upload the script and share
Paste or upload the script, assign character voices, and share the link with your cast.
Add your script
Drag and drop your PDF
The script editor will automatically process the file and set up the scene.
Customize
Select character voices
Select the voices for each character in the scene. Or upload your own.
Rehearse
Run your lines
Practise your lines until you are ready to record. Unlimited takes to shoot your perfect self tape.
Drag and drop your PDF
The script editor will automatically process the file and set up the scene.
Select character voices
Select the voices for each character in the scene. Or upload your own.
Run your lines
Practise your lines until you are ready to record. Unlimited takes to shoot your perfect self tape.
Tools that make your rehearsals better
Your cast learns their lines and cues outside the rehearsal room. You spend rehearsal time on blocking, chemistry, and performance.
Shareable scripts
- Upload once, share with the whole cast via link.
Natural voices
- Assign realistic voices by gender, age, and accent to each character.
Any device
- Works in the browser or the iOS app. Phone, tablet, or laptop.
Loop difficult sections
- Students can repeat tricky passages until they stick.
First-letter prompts
- Memory aid that shows only the first letter of each word before going fully off-book.
Progressive difficulty
- From full text to first letters to fully off-book. Students control their own pace.
Budget-friendly
- Sessions from $0.35/hr. A fraction of the cost of hiring a reader. Free to start.
Saves rehearsal time
- Less time prompting lines, more time directing the scene.
Any cast size
- From a two-hander to a full ensemble. Every actor drills only their part.
How much will it cost?
Most actors get off-book in 1 to 2 hours of practice. Select your cast size and hours to see the total.
10 actors x 2h each x $0.35/hr
$7.00
Total for your entire cast to get off-book
Educational discounts available. Get in touch for school pricing.
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.
Your questions, answered
Feel free to contact us with your ideas or questions!
Can I share one script with my whole cast?
Yes. Upload the script and share the link. Each cast member picks which character they're playing and drills their own lines and cues.
Does it work on school devices?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser, no install or IT setup needed. Works on Chromebooks, iPads, phones, and laptops.
What is Cue Mode?
Cue Mode plays only the lines before an actor's part, training them to recognise their cue and respond. If there are 100 lines in the play and an actor has just 1 line, they learn exactly when to speak and only their line.
How much does it cost?
Free to start. Rehearsal sessions cost from $0.35/hr, a fraction of what a real reader charges. See our pricing page for full details.
Do you offer a school or educational discount?
Yes. If you are an educator, get in touch and we will arrange an appropriate discount for your school or institution.
Can students use it on their phones?
Yes. It works on any device with a browser. There is also a dedicated iOS app for iPhone and iPad.
Can I use it during rehearsals?
ActOnCue is designed for individual practice outside of rehearsals, like homework. Your cast learns their lines and cues at home, so rehearsal time is spent on performance, not memorisation.
Do I need to set up accounts for my students?
No. You upload the script and share the link. Students create their own free account to get started.
What age group is this for?
Anyone old enough to read a script. Used in secondary schools, drama schools, university productions, and community theatre.
Need help?
Learn how to upload scripts, share with your cast, and get everyone off-book.
Rehearsal time is for directing, not line learning.
Upload the script, share the link, your cast does the rest.