Free voice acting scripts
119 original scripts for voice acting practice, auditions, and demo reels. Every script has character notes, performance direction, coaching tips, alternate reads, an exact word count, and a teleprompter you can record with. Free to use under CC BY 4.0. Scripts are drafted with AI assistance and edited by SceneDub; you perform them with your own voice.
Commercial voice over scripts
All commercial scriptsCommercial copy is short, timed, and has a job to do. These original spots come in the standard 15-, 30-, and 60-second lengths so you can practise hitting a time while still sounding like a person, not an announcer.
Cartoon and animation voice acting scripts
All animation scriptsAnimation asks for bigger choices than almost any other voice work. You supply the character's whole body with your voice. These original cartoon scripts reward commitment, specific physicality, and fast emotional turns.
Video game voice acting scripts
All video game scriptsGame dialogue is recorded in pieces: quest lines, reactions, and short combat barks that players hear over and over. These scripts train the stamina, variety, and clarity that game sessions demand.
Villain monologues for voice actors
All villain scriptsThe best villains believe they're right. These original monologues give you three very different antagonists, so you can practise menace through control, charm, and restraint instead of growling every line.
Narration and documentary voice over scripts
All narration scriptsNarration is storytelling with no face on screen. These scripts practise the steady pacing, clear phrasing, and quiet authority that documentary, corporate, and podcast work rely on.
Audiobook narration practice scripts
All audiobook scriptsAudiobook narration is a long-distance event. These original excerpts practise the core skills: a sustainable pace, clear changes between narration and dialogue, and distinct but light character voices.
Movie trailer voice over scripts
All trailer scriptsTrailer copy is built from short phrases separated by music and picture. These scripts let you practise the weight, space, and genre tone of a trailer read, from blockbuster to rom-com.
Anime-style voice acting scripts
All anime scriptsAnime-style dubbing asks for heightened, wholehearted emotion inside a tight timing window. These original scenes (no existing series) let you practise the big declarations, trembling confessions, and battle cries the genre is known for.
E-learning and explainer voice over scripts
All e-learning scriptsE-learning and explainer narration is one of the most common paid voice-over jobs. These scripts practise the clear, friendly, and patient delivery that helps a learner follow step-by-step instructions.
Two-person scripts for voice acting
All two-person scriptsDialogue scenes train listening, reacting, and timing, skills you can't get from monologues. Record these with a partner, or play both roles to practise switching characters cleanly.
Emotional monologues for voice acting practice
All emotional scriptsEmotional range is what casting directors listen for. Each of these monologues has turns, moments where the feeling shifts, so you practise movement between emotions instead of holding one note.
Funny voice acting scripts
All comedy scriptsComedy is precision. These original funny scripts train timing, escalation, and the straight-faced commitment that makes absurd material land.
Short voice acting lines for practice
All short lines scriptsShort lines are the fastest way to build range. Read each one with the emotion given, then try it three new ways. One line, many choices is how casting sessions work too.
One-minute monologues
All monologues scriptsA strong one-minute monologue has a clear want, an obstacle, and at least one turn. These original pieces are written to fit audition slots, with comedic and dramatic options for teens and adults.
Voicemail greeting scripts
All voicemail scriptsA good voicemail greeting is short, warm, and tells callers exactly what to do next. These ready-to-use scripts cover business lines, personal phones, out-of-office periods, and holidays.
On-hold message scripts
All on-hold scriptsOn-hold messages should reassure callers and give useful information without repeating so often that they become annoying. These scripts are written in short modules you can rotate.
Podcast intro and outro scripts
All podcast intros scriptsYour intro tells listeners what the show is and why they should stay, usually in under 30 seconds. These original templates cover common podcast formats, with intros and outros you can adapt.
YouTube intro scripts
All youtube intros scriptsMost viewers decide whether to stay within the first few seconds. These intro scripts open with a hook, state the payoff, and get out of the way.
Radio commercial and station scripts
All radio scriptsRadio has no picture, so the script has to paint one. These original radio spots and station liners show how to set a scene, repeat the key detail, and close with a clear call to action.
Explainer video scripts
All explainer scriptsAn explainer video makes one idea easy to understand in about 60 to 90 seconds. These scripts follow the structure that works: problem, solution, how it works, and a single call to action.
Guided meditation scripts
All meditation scriptsGuided meditation is a voice-over skill of its own: slow, steady, and warm, with long, deliberate pauses. These original scripts include pause marks so you can practise the pacing.
News reading and broadcast scripts
All news scriptsBroadcast news copy rewards clarity and credibility. These fictional stories and segments practise anchor delivery, emphasis on key facts, and smooth transitions between items.
Sports commentary scripts
All sports scriptsPlay-by-play commentary builds and releases energy in real time. These fictional calls practise rhythm, rising excitement, and the big moment, without needing a live match.
IVR and phone menu scripts
All phone menus scriptsPhone menu prompts need to be understood the first time. These scripts keep options short, put the action before the number, and give callers a quick way to reach a person.
Bring your own script
Paste any script into the free online teleprompter, set your pace in words per minute, and record a take. Use the words-to-minutes calculator to check timing first.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find free voice acting scripts?
This library has 119 original scripts across 24 genres, each with character notes, direction, coaching, word count, and a built-in teleprompter. They're free to use, including in demo reels, under CC BY 4.0.
Can I use these scripts for a voice-over demo reel?
Yes. Because they're original and licensed CC BY 4.0, you can record and publish them in demos, auditions, classes, and YouTube videos. Credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0". Many free script sites are widely reused; adapting a line or two will make your demo even more distinctive.
What voice acting scripts are good for beginners?
Start with short, clear pieces: the 15-second commercial spot, the beginner one-liners, or a Beginner-rated e-learning script. Short reads let you do many takes and compare them quickly.
How long should a voice acting practice script be?
For daily practice, 30 seconds to two minutes (about 75 to 300 words) is plenty. Commercial demos usually use spots of 15 to 60 seconds; character and narration demos use short excerpts of 20 to 40 seconds each.
How do I practise a script with a teleprompter?
Open any script and scroll to Practise it now. Set the speed in words per minute, press Play, and read at the guide line. Tick Record audio while reading to capture a take you can play back and download.