MyLines: A Review of the App for Actors
MyLines is a free Android app that is designed to help actors memorize their lines. Created by MyLines LLC, it presents the script in a unique way that separates the actor's lines from others in the script. This feature helps to minimize the need for a second person to help with the lines. The app also includes a recording capability that allows actors to record their lines, which can be played back to help them memorize their parts.
One of the key features of MyLines is the role mode, which allows actors to scroll through the script in a way that highlights their lines separately from the others. The app also includes a redacted mode, where all lines are visible except for the actor's role. Other features include bookmarking any line in the script for quick positioning, the return feature to go to the last bookmark, and the ability to make changes to the script on the device.
Overall, MyLines is a useful tool for actors who need help memorizing their lines. It is easy to use, with customizable font sizes for dialog lines and stage direction, and supports Text-To-Speech (TTS) to read back the play if your device supports TTS. Moreover, the service on the website lets you create scripts on a word processor and download them onto your device.
