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Self Tape Reader

Your reader is on call when the deadline is tomorrow.

Practice with an on-demand self tape reader that speaks your cue lines naturally and listens to your delivery so you never miss an audition deadline.

Scene 1Paste text or drop a PDF

PDF or TXT up to 20 pages. Free to try, and your sides stay private.

How it works

Scene 01

Drop in your sides

Paste the scene or add a PDF or TXT. Sidesly finds the characters, splits the dialogue and mutes stage directions.

Scene 02

Pick your role

Choose who you play. Every other character gets a reader voice, and you can fix any line the parser got wrong.

Scene 03

Say your lines

The reader speaks the cue, listens for you, and moves on when you pause. Tap "I'm done" any time to hand it over yourself.

Watch a read-through

The reader speaks. You answer. It listens.

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INT. APARTMENT KITCHEN - NIGHT

Mara

You said you'd be home by nine.

Daniel

(setting his keys down slowly)

I said I would try.

Mara

Trying doesn't leave a plate in the oven.

Daniel

Then say it. Say what you actually want to say.

Mara is speaking

Related modes

Other ways to rehearse

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Cold Read Practice

Fresh sides, read out loud in a minute.

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02

Teleprompter for Actors

Hands-free pages that follow your voice.

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03

Memorize Lines

Hide your lines and recall them on cue.

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Our promise

Your sides stay yours.

Private by default

Your sides belong to your account. They are never public and never used to train anything.

A backup, not a replacement

Nothing beats a live partner. Sidesly covers the late nights and deadlines when nobody is around.

Built for where you tape

Runs in a phone browser at 375px, one-handed, next to the lens. No app to install.

Field notes

How self tape reader fits your prep

What is an on-demand self tape reader?

When audition notices drop with an overnight deadline, securing a reliable cue partner on short notice can be stressful. A self tape reader acts as an always-ready rehearsal assistant, vocalizing your scene partner's sides while you focus on your eyeline, framing, and emotional beats. Instead of scrambling for last-minute help, you can run through sides twenty times in private until the blocking feels effortless. Sidesly brings responsive pacing to solo prep, serving as the dedicated line reader for actors who take their craft seriously.

When to rehearse with an automated reader

Use this workspace when audition deadlines are tight, when your usual reading partners are unavailable, or during early-stage exploration before bringing a friend in to record the final take. Running sides solo gives you freedom to experiment with bolder choices, change tempos, and repeat challenging transitions without feeling self-conscious. It pairs seamlessly with teleprompter for actors tools when you need to keep your focus locked near the lens during early read-throughs.

A trusted rehearsal backup, not a human replacement

Nothing replaces the spontaneity and nuanced eye contact of an experienced actor across from you on set or during a chemistry read. Sidesly is explicitly built not to replace human readers, but to stand in as a capable backup when you are on your own. Human scene partners provide invaluable feedback; our system provides round-the-clock availability so you arrive on camera prepared, confident, and off-book.

How to run your self-tape sides

Simply upload your audition sides in PDF or TXT format. Sidesly automatically detects character names, dialogue blocks, and stage directions. Select the role you are playing, assign vocal textures to your scene partners, and start rehearsing. The system vocalizes your partner's cues, detects when you finish delivering your lines, and prompts the next cue with realistic conversational timing.

FAQ

Questions actors ask

Will casting directors know I rehearsed with an AI line reader?

Not at all. Sidesly is purely a rehearsal partner to help you learn lines and run beats alone. When you record your actual self-tape, you can either record your final take with a friend reading off-camera, or use Sidesly playing through an earbud so you stay perfectly in rhythm.

How does the reader know when it is time to speak my partner's line?

Sidesly uses responsive speech recognition and voice activity detection. Once you deliver your dialogue and pause naturally, the engine detects your turn completion and triggers your partner's cue line immediately without awkward lags.

Can I adjust the speed or tone of my partner's dialogue?

Yes. You can select different vocal textures and adjust reading tempo to simulate relaxed scene partners or rapid-fire comedic timing.

Are my audition sides kept private and confidential?

Yes. Your uploaded scripts and audition sides remain strictly private to your account. We never share, publicize, or use your audition materials for external training.

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