WeAudition

WeAudition is a community-driven platform designed to solve one of the most common challenges actors face when self-taping: finding a reliable reader. The service connects actors with other performers who are available to read opposite them via live video, eliminating the need to rely on friends or family members who may not deliver lines convincingly. The platform has grown into one of the largest virtual scene partner networks in the industry.

Users can post requests for readers specifying the type of scene, the time they need to tape, and any particular requirements such as gender or age range for the reading partner. Other actors can browse these requests and volunteer to help, creating a reciprocal ecosystem where everyone benefits. The matching system works on a give-and-take model that encourages active participation.

Because WeAudition is integrated directly into a browser-based platform, getting started is straightforward: actors sign up with a free account, create a profile describing their experience level and availability, and can immediately begin browsing reader requests or posting their own. The platform also offers a built-in recording feature that allows actors to capture their self-tape directly within the interface, streamlining the workflow by combining the reader session and the recording into a single step. The recordings can be downloaded and submitted directly to casting platforms, and the free tier provides access to basic matching features and a limited number of session requests per month.

The technology behind WeAudition uses a low-latency video connection optimized for the timing requirements of scene work, prioritizing audio synchronization so that cue lines land with natural timing rather than suffering the lag common on standard video call platforms like Zoom or FaceTime. The platform has earned strong word-of-mouth endorsement from working actors in Los Angeles and New York who use it regularly, and it is particularly valuable for actors who have relocated to smaller markets or who work non-traditional hours that make in-person reader sessions impractical. Advanced features include priority matching on premium plans, the ability to schedule sessions in advance, and unlimited requests during busy audition periods.

WeAudition attracts a diverse community of actors ranging from newcomers building their audition skills to seasoned professionals with extensive television and film credits. The platform's reciprocal model means that even well-established actors participate as readers, creating opportunities for less experienced performers to work with skilled scene partners, and many actors credit WeAudition with helping them book roles they might have otherwise lost due to poor reader quality. The platform's rating system helps users identify the most reliable and talented readers, and it has been particularly transformative for actors living outside of Los Angeles and New York who previously had limited access to trained readers, effectively leveling the playing field across markets like Atlanta, Chicago, Vancouver, and London.

The free tier allows a limited number of reader requests per month, which is sufficient for actors who audition occasionally, while the premium plan at $9.99 per month removes all limits on requests and adds priority placement in the matching queue so that requests are filled faster. Compared to hiring a professional reader at $50-100 per session, WeAudition's premium plan represents extraordinary value for actors who self-tape frequently, and even the free tier provides more consistent access to readers than most actors could arrange through personal networks. The platform occasionally offers annual subscription discounts that reduce the monthly cost further, making the per-session economics compelling for any actor who auditions more than once or twice a month.

WeAudition is most valuable for actors who self-tape regularly and want consistent access to quality readers without the expense of hiring professionals for every session, and it is particularly recommended for actors in smaller markets, those with unpredictable schedules, and performers who are building their skills through frequent practice with different scene partners. Actors who only audition occasionally or who have a reliable network of in-person readers may find less value in the platform, and those seeking highly specialized readers for specific language or dialect work may need to supplement WeAudition with paid professional reader services for those particular sessions.

To get the most out of WeAudition, be an active reader for others — the more you read, the more responsive the community becomes to your own requests, and building relationships with readers whose style complements your work can dramatically improve your audition quality over time. Always test your recording setup before a session begins, including audio levels and framing, have your script fully prepared before connecting with a reader to maximize the session time, and consider doing a quick warm-up read before recording your actual takes, as this helps both you and your reader find the rhythm of the scene.