Rehearsal Pro App

Rehearsal Pro is a dedicated line-learning application designed specifically for actors preparing for auditions and on-set work. The app allows users to import scripts, highlight their lines, and record the other characters' dialogue so they can run scenes independently. It was created by a working actor who understood the need for a tool that goes beyond simple memorization.

The core workflow involves importing a script as a PDF or text file, then marking which character you are playing. The app isolates your lines and lets you record the cue lines for all other characters. During practice, it plays back the cue lines and pauses for your responses, simulating a real rehearsal experience with a scene partner.

Rehearsal Pro is available on iOS and has been used by actors on major television series and feature films, and is frequently recommended by acting coaches and on-set acting teachers who work with series regulars managing heavy dialogue loads week after week. Getting started involves downloading the app, importing a script as a PDF or text file, and then recording the cue lines for each character in your scenes. The app's script import system handles a wide range of file formats and can parse most standard screenplay formatting to automatically identify character names and dialogue, with a simple tap-and-drag interface for manual adjustments when automatic detection is not perfect.

Advanced features include adjustable playback speed, the ability to loop specific sections of a scene, and a blackout mode that progressively hides your lines as you become more comfortable, helping actors move from cold reading to full memorization in a structured, efficient way. The one-time purchase price makes it an affordable long-term investment for any working actor, and it is particularly useful for television actors who receive new scripts weekly and need to learn large amounts of dialogue quickly and accurately. The flexibility of the script import system ensures that even non-standard script formats can be used effectively within the app.

Rehearsal Pro's user base spans from drama school students preparing scene study assignments to Emmy-winning television actors memorizing weekly episode scripts, with several actors on long-running network series publicly endorsing it for managing the demanding dialogue loads of being a series regular. Acting coaches frequently recommend Rehearsal Pro because it reinforces active listening rather than rote memorization, developing a more organic relationship with the text that translates directly into more present, connected performances on camera. The app is especially valued during pilot season and episodic television production schedules when actors may be preparing multiple auditions simultaneously while also learning dialogue for current bookings.

Rehearsal Pro is available as a one-time purchase at $19.99 with no recurring subscription fees, and this pricing model is increasingly rare in the app market, representing exceptional value for a tool that actors use hundreds of times over its lifetime. Updates and improvements are included at no additional cost, and the developer has consistently supported the app with new features over the years. Compared to subscription-based rehearsal tools that charge $5-15 per month, Rehearsal Pro's one-time fee pays for itself within two months, and the absence of ongoing costs means that even actors going through slow periods do not lose access to their preparation tool.

Rehearsal Pro is strongly recommended for any iOS-using actor who regularly prepares scripted material for auditions or on-set work — it is essential for television actors, highly valuable for film actors, and useful for stage actors preparing monologues and scenes, with the one-time cost making it a no-regret purchase for any serious performer. Android users will need to look at alternatives like LineLearner or Scene Partner apps, and actors who exclusively audition with cold reads or improv-based material will find less utility in the app, as it is designed specifically for scripted dialogue preparation.

Record cue lines with genuine intent and emotion rather than flat, monotone delivery — the quality of the recorded cues directly affects how well you prepare, and take the time to record all characters' lines properly, even for scenes where you only have a few lines, as hearing the full context improves your understanding of the scene. Use the loop feature to drill problem sections rather than running the entire scene repeatedly, start with the blackout mode set to reveal most of your lines and gradually increase the hidden percentage across multiple practice sessions, as this gradual approach builds deeper retention than jumping straight to full memorization.