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An actor’s craft is one of constant refinement and improvement of skills and there is no shortage of apps out there that will help an actor to hone their abilities, be it working on voice overs or rehearsing for an audition. Discover some of the best apps now available to actors with smart phones and tables.
There are numerous line memorization apps out there, but Scene Partner is a fine balance between price and effectiveness (particularly if the aforementioned Rehearsal 2, at $20, is a stretch out of budget). Even supports the ability to upload your own scripts and rent other big titles. |
It won’t turn you into Robert DeNiro or Charlize Theron over night, but for those who are just starting out on the road to acting, this theory-filled app will help hurry along the pace with a wealth of tips, glossary of terms and useful acting books, classes throughout NYC and LA and numerous training exercises. |
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Device: Android & iOS
Price: Free Current Rating: 4.5/5 Download App from Google Download App from Apple |
No matter whether you’re on the acting or the directing side of a project, Casting360 is the go-to app for casting calls. Tried and trusted by thousands of professionals, it’s thankfully available on both Android and iOS devices. |
Designed by one of the best acting mentors in the world, this is essentially Margie Haber’s brain in an app.There are a wide range of apps available for actors today, but the majority provide advice on tools, resources and guides to coaches, while others offer links to possible jobs or a way to download and breakdown a script. Haber's app, however, is unique because it's her own system developed over many years. |
While not strictly an acting app per se, any veteran or even novice will immediately recognize the importance of index cards. This is the best digital representation we’ve found: You can create and edit cards in portrait or landscape mode, shuffle, re-order and change colors of cards.Added bonus: This version of the app automatically backs up your data to a free server account in the non-‘local’ version of the app. |
A teleprompter tool that can help actors remember their lines. You can attach any keyboard to the device to control it wirelessly, and the text you input can be modified to change its scroll speed, font size, color and more. You can position the Android device under the camera on its own or in conjunction with a prompter mirror. This app is ideal for newscasts, rehearsals and emergency line recalls in film and theatre productions. |
Whether you're practicing on your own or soliciting the help of a friend or costar, My Lines can help make memorizing your lines easy. This tool organizes the script in a way that will highlight your lines separately from those of the rest of the cast, to make it easy to keep track of your part. You can also easily place bookmarks and have your lines read to you through audio recordings. |
This app allows you to organize your script for auditions and rehearsals. The app has been used professionally by television and film actors, and it's one of the most powerful rehearsal apps of its kind. The app allows you to break the script down into scenes, track continuity and create reports. You can also use it to plan your blocking, shots and storyboards to discuss them with the director. Finally, the app allows you to record your voice and email the performance, making voice acting interviews a breeze. |
This personal assistant is a must-have for performers of all kind. The app allows you to track career info, manage your auditions and callbacks, organize your scripts and access your calendar. You can also use it to manage all of your social networking. You don't need a device to access the iPerform Online service, but the app makes it easy to ue this powerful cloud software. |
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Device: Android 2.2 and up /
iOS 4.3 or later Price: $9.99 Current Rating: 3.5/5 Download App from Google |
Stay up to date on what's happening in the L.A. or New York City scene with this powerful app. Actor Genie lists every TV show and film currently in production in those two areas. You can tell at a glance who's casting, who's directing, what assistants are on the staff, what date the show will start filming and more. Having this powerful resource in your pocket makes it easy to keep track of who's who in the industry and keep you informed. |
