Free & Downloadable Tools Every Actor Should Have

From audition prep worksheets to goal-setting templates, these resources will help you organize, plan, and elevate your craft without spending a dime.

Script & Scene Study

• Uta Hagen’s Nine Questions Worksheet (StageNotes) - A printable breakdown template to help you fully understand your character’s world before stepping on stage or in front of the camera.

  
  

Goal-Setting & Career Planning

• Monthly Acting Goals Tracker - Actor's Journal (StageNotes) - A fill-in-the-blank tracker to help you stay on top of auditions, training, networking, and skill-building.

• SMART Goal Tracker Worksheet (Smartsheet.com) - An adaptable PDF for structuring realistic, actionable steps in your acting career.

  
  

Audition Prep & Self-Tapes

• Self-Tape Checklist (Casting Networks) - Ensures you never forget lighting, sound, framing, or file-naming basics.

• Cold Read Practice Scripts (StageMilk) - A selection of short scenes to practice quick prep before auditions.

  
  
  
  

Pro Tip: Keep a “Go Bag” Folder

Print out your most-used PDFs, keep them in a slim binder or folder, and carry them to auditions, rehearsals, and workshops. That way, you’re always ready to work, even if you’re thrown into a scene cold. (Note: There are PLENTY of other free acting resources out there, however, this is all I could find.)

Download Your Tools

Stage Notes Products - [https://stagenotesinc.wixsite.com/stagenotes/shop]

Smartsheet Product - [https://www.smartsheet.com/sites/default/files/2020-05/IC-SMART-Goals-Worksheet-Template-10791_WORD.dotx?srsltid=AfmBOoprur--gKQjmpOzo-LWotgwYq_9T2q4__M7hXH-0WmTQ7wLXzO_]

Self-tape Checklist - [https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/a-beginners-guide-to-self-tapes/]

Practice Scripts - [https://www.stagemilk.com/practice-scripts-for-actors/]