Understudy

It's Showtime

Your personal scene partner, available anytime andanywhere.

How it works

1

Create a scene

Import sides from any source. There is no limit on the size of your library and every scene is private to you.

2

Choose a character

Select a scene and a character to read as. See a preview of the scene and prepare for rehearsal.

3

Rehearse

Read your lines aloud. The app will listen, detect when your line is complete, and read for the other actors in the scene.

Features

Powerful tools to help you rehearse with confidence and stay ready for your next performance.

Line level feedback

See how close you are to being off book at the line level after every rehearsal.

Custom character audio

Choose from a library of 50+ voices for your characters and give them line direction to make them come to life.

Advanced speech recognition

Rehearse in over 30 languages and dialects with near-perfect accuracy.

Customize your rehearsal experience

Choose your preferred rehearsal countdown duration and playback speed.

Alternative reading modes

Listen to your scene with your character audio. Pause and skip as needed to focus on specific sections.

Public collections

Add a growing list of public content to your library to rehearse with including Shakespeare's complete works and sample monologues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I bring my scripts into Understudy?

You can bring your scripts into Understudy by uploading a PDF, an image, or by typing your lines. Understudy helps detect where your character appears in a PDF and lets you select the pages you want.

Your scripts are private and only accessible to you. Understudy does not share your scripts with anyone unless you choose to export or share them yourself. Your data is securely stored in your account.

Do I need to record audio for other characters?

No, you don’t have to record audio for other characters. Understudy uses leading text-to-speech systems to generate audio so you don't have to.

How much does it cost?

Understudy is free. Users can rehearse up to a limit.

What is Understudy Pro?

Understudy Pro is for actors who need more rehearsal time. Pro users have no limits and exclusive access to additional features that help them prepare for roles.

Can I practice with other actors?

Understudy allows you to share scenes with your acting peers. To be discoverable as a collaborator, you must set your Profile to Public and accept a collaboration request.

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