Below is a list of some apps and software that you may find useful, as well as a few webpages. If any links don’t work or are out of date please do me a favour and let me know .
ACCENTS
The Actors Accent Coach – Sarah Valentine Get the app today
The Accent Bank – please do share your accent with the accent bank so that the database can grow to be a wonderful free resource for actors.
LEARNING LINES
Memy – Memorize Lines by Heart – The fastest way to learn any text. Progressively hides words until all are gone!
coldRead – A smart, interactive app made for actors by an actor. Now with sophisticated algorithm able to detect when you finish speaking (by separating voice from other noise), and play the following line back to you.
Scene Partner helps you learn lines using your own script or allows you to choose an e-Script from Music Theatre International, Samuel French, or Dramatist Play Service. You can hear your lines on your phone or tablet using the male and female voices provided or download additional voices for more variety.
My Lines lets you have your script with you on a mobile device anytime, anywhere. You can rehearse and memorize your lines without a scene partner, by either looking at or listening to your lines. You can also see or hear cue lines when you’re ready to be off-book. (Run Lines With Me is another great option.)
Line Learner – Line Learner helps you to learn lines as quickly and easily as you learn a catchy song.
Line Learner enables you to record scenes from plays. It allows you to listen to the full recording while you learn your part. You can then select to leave gaps in the recording for you to speak your part aloud. A prompt button is there to remind you of your line if you forget.
REHEARSING
Scene Pal – An innovative app that allows actors to fully rehearse lines with artist alike for in-person auditions, self tapes, and to film on camera for film or television. Rehearse lines with other actors!
Rehearsal Pro – Want to learn your lines? Want to be off-book, and book more work? Grab Rehearsal® Pro now! It, and its predecessor, Rehearsal® 2, featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, LA Magazine and BACKSTAGE, became the entertainment industry standard for cast and crew to organize their scripts for auditions and working on set. Battle tested in Hollywood and around the world by professional actors and acting students.
WeAudition gives you instant access to a rehearsal partner through video chat to help you run your lines. The app will notify thousands of readers, actors, and coaches when you’re ready to work on your scene. WeAudition makes running lines very easy, especially for those last-minute auditions.
CASTING
Backstage Casting is the easiest way to find and apply to casting calls and auditions on-the-go. Set up a profile and save searches for the types of roles you’re interested in, and the app will let you know when something that matches your profile is casting. From there you can apply, get audition details, rehearsal dates…all the important info to launch your career!
CASTING
Actors Access – The fastest way for Actors Access Plus members to submit themselves to Casting. Use the app to get an edge over other actors.
Backstage Casting – The Backstage app lets actors, models, singers, and dancers find and apply to casting calls and auditions.
StarNow Audition Finder – Want to be discovered? Check out the latest acting auditions and modelling jobs with the StarNow Audition Finder! It’s free to join and remember to add your agent to your profile so that all bookings go through your agent.
The Self Tape App – for those of you lost and just need it to be super easy you can use this app. There are in app purchases on this check the box office section inside the app for current prices.
IMDbPro
IMDbPro – This membership-based service includes comprehensive information and tools that are designed to help entertainment industry professionals achieve success throughout all stages of their career. Build your perfect IMDb page, find representation, submit to new projects, connect with industry players, and conduct research so you land your next audition and are prepared for your next role.
Famous Actors and Movies SMART Guide App
Are you a huge fan of Hollywood or Bollywood? You never like missing any of your favorite movies? This Movies App has Categories, Movies through Decades, Face Wars, Search, Contribute and Quiz. There are more than 4500 Movies and Actors falling under 9 broad Categories. The app brings you all the world famous movies, actors and actresses along with their details in a precise form.
Famous Actors and Movies SMART Guide
Some great Facebook groups for actors