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Adding Your First Script ​

Status: Proposed / pre-launch. On Book Rehearsal docs describe intended behavior and may not match a shipped app yet.

From download to rehearsal in under five minutes.

Overview ​

On Book Rehearsal is pre-launch. This page describes the intended first-script flow once the app is available. Until release, treat app-store download steps and personal script processing as planned behavior.

Step 1: Download & Install ​

  1. Install the pre-release build or released app provided by the owner/operator.
  2. Open the app.

Step 2: Sign In ​

  1. Tap "Sign In" on the welcome screen
  2. Sign in with your Google account or email and password

Already use On Book Pro?

On Book Rehearsal shares the same account system as On Book Pro. If your stage manager has already added you to a production, you'll see your scripts automatically after signing in — no invite code needed.

Step 3: Add a Script ​

There are two ways to get a script into the app:

Option A: Upload a PDF ​

  1. Tap the "+" button on the script library screen
  2. Select a PDF file from your device
  3. The app sends your script to the cloud for AI processing

Option B: Receive from Your Stage Manager ​

If your stage manager uses On Book Pro, they can push the production script directly to your app. Once you've been added to the production and the script has been imported:

  • The script appears automatically in your library
  • No action needed on your end

Step 4: Wait for Processing ​

After uploading, the AI analyzes your script to extract:

  • Scene structure (acts, scenes, and page ranges)
  • Character names and their dialogue
  • Line assignments for each character per scene

A progress indicator shows the current status. Processing typically takes 30–90 seconds depending on the length of your script.

Supported Formats

Any PDF works — text-based or scanned. The AI uses OCR to read every page before extracting your script.

Step 5: Select Your Character and Scene ​

Once processing is complete:

  1. Tap on your script in the library
  2. Choose your character from the list of extracted roles
  3. Select the scene(s) you want to rehearse
  4. Pick a rehearsal mode — Voice Rehearsal, Italian Run, or Flashcard
  5. Optionally, narrow the line range with the A/B Loop slider
  6. Tap Go to start rehearsing

What's Next? ​

Now that your script is loaded, explore the three rehearsal modes:

Last updated: February 19, 2026