Script Buddy: Actor Rehearsal 1.5.4

Script Buddy offers a modern approach to script rehearsal, allowing actors to easily read and listen to their scripts on the move. This application provides a seamless experience for users looking to improve their memorization skills and enhance their performances.

With Script Buddy, users can quickly begin rehearsing their lines by opening a script and highlighting their role within seconds, eliminating the need for pre-recorded audio. The app has recently introduced a feature that listens to users, pausing its reading until the line is performed, simulating a real-life interaction.

This app encourages flexibility in rehearsal locations. Whether you are working out, walking, biking, commuting, or cooking, Script Buddy allows for an engaging rehearsal experience. Users can personalize their scripts by selecting different voices for each character and choosing specific sections of the script to focus on.

Noteworthy features include:

• Easy script import and instant rehearsal setup.
• No need for audio recordings of lines.
• One-click highlighting options for character lines.
• Ability to black out and silence your own lines during practice.
• Pauses reading until you finish your part.
• Cue phrases that signal when to begin speaking.
• Customizable voices per character, with adjustable speed and pitch.
• Remote control capabilities via Apple Watch and AirPods.
• Option to mute scene headings, stage directions, and role names.
• Supports various file formats including Final Draft (.fdx), Highland, Fountain, Markdown, Plain-text, and select PDFs.
• Customizable font and size options for improved readability.
• Dark Mode available for low-light conditions.
• Utilizes larger iPad screens with a convenient two-column layout.

Script Buddy accommodates a variety of languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, and Turkish, catering to a diverse user base.

For optimal use of the read-aloud feature, it is advisable to utilize Apple's high-fidelity voices. Enhanced or premium voices can be downloaded through iPhone Settings under Accessibility and Spoken Content.

No registration is necessary for Script Buddy. Importing scripts is secure; they remain accessible only to the user. Additionally, audio recordings are not stored within the application.