Walk in prepared.
Walk out booked.
Upload your sides. Work through objectives, subtext, and character choices with a prep partner - then memorize your lines and rehearse.
DON CORLEONE
I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.
Subtext
On the surface, a promise to help. Underneath: a veiled threat. The Don isn't asking - he's asserting total control over the outcome.
Objective
To calm Johnny, restore his confidence, and take control of the situation so he no longer feels helpless.
DON CORLEONE
Now go back to the party and leave it to me.
Line action
Reassuringly dismissing. He's ending the conversation; not cruelly, but with the authority of someone who doesn't explain himself twice.
Turn up ready
Most actors walk in with a general idea. You walk in with specific objectives, actioned lines, and choices you can defend. That's the difference.
Start preppingKnow what you're fighting for
Identify your character's objective, the obstacles in their way, and the stakes if they fail. Walk in with a clear intention for every moment.
Read between the lines
Uncover what your character really thinks versus what they actually say. Discover the subtext that turns a flat read into a layered performance.
Action every line
Give each line a transitive verb - are you testing, pleading, seducing, or provoking? No more general line readings.
Make choices they remember
Find the hook - the contradiction, the physicality, the moment before. Make choices that get you called back.
Objectives and stakes
- What does your character want? What happens if they don't get it? Start every prep from the fundamentals.
Subtext discovery
- What's really going on beneath the dialogue? Explore the world of the scene - time, place, history, and what's left unsaid.
Line actioning
- Assign transitive verbs to your lines. Give every moment a specific, playable intention.
Relationship dynamics
- How does your character feel about the other characters? What's the history? What's at stake between them?
Memorize your lines
Once you've made your choices, lock them in. Learn your lines with voice-tracked rehearsal so the words are second nature before you walk in.
Setup your scene
Upload your script, pick your character voices, and start prepping - all in under a minute.
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.
From sides to performance-ready
A structured process that covers what casting expects you to have done. Objectives, subtext, actioning, choices - all grounded in your script.
Scene objectives
- What does your character want in this scene? What's in the way? Start with the question every casting director expects you to have answered.
Character relationships
- Explore power dynamics, backstory, and emotional stakes. Know who you're talking to and why it matters.
Subtext discovery
- Find what your character really means beneath the words on the page. The difference between a read and a performance.
Line actioning
- Assign transitive verbs to every line. Walk in knowing exactly what you're doing on each beat.
Bold choices
- Explore different approaches to the scene. Try something unexpected. Safe doesn't book.
Physicality and voice
- Posture, tempo, gestures, vocal tone. Specific physical choices that separate your read from everyone else's.
Conversational process
- Work through the scene in conversation. Ask questions, test ideas, and refine your choices before the audition.
Grounded in your script
- Every insight is based on your actual sides, not generic acting theory. Your text, your character, your choices.
Session history
- All prep work is saved. Return to any session before a callback to review your choices and build on them.
Record your self-tape
Prepped and memorized? Record your self-tape with a reader that stays on cue. Rehearsal and recording in one place.
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Your questions, answered
Feel free to contact us with your ideas or questions!
How does scene prep work?
Upload your script and open a conversation about the scene. Together, you work through objectives, subtext, relationships, and line actioning. You drive the choices - the prep partner asks questions and offers perspectives to push your thinking.
Will it tell me how to play the scene?
No. It guides you through the prep process - asking the right questions, challenging your thinking, and offering angles you might not have considered. The performance choices are always yours.
What if I only have 30 minutes before my audition?
Upload your sides and focus on objectives and line actioning. Even a quick pass through "what do I want" and "what am I doing on each line" will transform your read. You can always go deeper on a callback.
Does it understand my specific script?
Yes. It reads your uploaded sides and references specific scenes, lines, and characters. Everything is grounded in your actual text, not generic advice.
Does it work for theatre, film, and TV?
Yes. Whether you're prepping for stage, screen, or a self-tape, the process adapts. It understands the differences between mediums and adjusts accordingly.
What if I disagree with a suggestion?
Good - that means you're making choices. Push back, explain your instinct, ask for alternatives. The best prep happens when you know exactly why you're making each choice.
Can I use it for monologues?
Yes. Upload a monologue and work through it the same way - objectives, beats, shifts. Monologues need prep just as much as scenes.
How much does it cost?
You can start for free. Extended prep sessions are available through a one-time credit top-up. No subscription required - you only pay for what you use.
How is this different from reading acting books?
Books teach general technique. This works with your specific script, your specific character, right now. It's the difference between studying theory and doing the work on the text you have to perform tomorrow.
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