Reader
A reader is the person who reads the other characters' lines opposite an actor in an audition or self-tape.
The reader need not be a professional actor, and in a self-tape the actor usually finds their own.
In use
Can you get a reader for the scene on page four?
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
Related terms
Take it further
Train with working professionals
Knowing the words is a start. Book into live classes, get self-tape feedback from working actors and follow a plan built for you.