About Us
60+ Years of
Teleprompting Expertise
Telescript has provided professional prompting solutions to the world, from teleprompter hardware to software. Telescript was in the prompting business way before the advent of computer driven teleprompters and LED prompter displays. This gives us the ability to provide knowledge and experience to our customers that others can’t. Whether it’s for the leader of the free world, corporate CEOs, television news broadcasts, or live public speaking events, Telescript is the company you can rely on to get the job done.
Our Mission
Real Dependability
Real Solutions
Excellence
From hardware to software, Telescript strives to provide the most reliable teleprompter products on the market. Telescript teleprompting software is powerful, and more importantly, regarded as the most reliable in the industry by prompting professionals all over the world. Our hardware is built to last and is machined in our own shop. Our high brite, SDI and NDI enabled teleprompter monitors are second to none. This is why the most demanding users – from the White House to the majority of professional prompter operators, choose Telescript. Because failure is not an option.
Commitment to Service
When you purchase a Telescript product, you will have access to some of the most knowledgeable people in the prompting business. Whether it’s a recommendation on what prompting system is best for you, what software best suits your needs, or how to build your newly purchased teleprompting equipment, we will be there with you before and after your purchase. Call us and find out why we think we have the best customer service in the industry. If you want worry-free, one-stop teleprompting solutions — call Telescript.
Speak with an Expert
Our Story
Originally named Telecync, Telescript is founded in New Jersey by Bob Swanson and Kathryn Hyde to develop teleprompting hardware.
Telescript releases the iconic Telecue, Telescriptor and PRS public speaking systems.
First Class Machinist Bob Helder joins Telescript to further develop new prompting systems
Telescript partners with Jim Stringer (Telescript West) to provide software to be paired with Telescript hardware.
Telescript releases the Award Winning Fold & Go System.
Telescript ownership changes hands and becomes Telescript International.
Telescript International develops the first NDI monitor for IP ecosystems.
Telescript develops the first NDI native IP 4K display winning a Best in Show Award at NAB2024.
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Originally named Telecync, Telescript is founded in New Jersey by Bob Swanson and Kathryn Hyde to develop teleprompting hardware.
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Telescript releases the iconic Telecue, Telescriptor and PRS public speaking systems.
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First Class Machinist Bob Helder joins Telescript to further develop new prompting systems.
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Telescript partners with Jim Stringer (Telescript West) to provide software to be paired with Telescript hardware.
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Telescript releases the Award Winning Fold & Go System.
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Telescript ownership changes hands and becomes Telescript International.
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Telescript International develops the first NDI monitor for IP ecosystems.
Chris O’Brien
President, Telescript International
Chris has been involved in teleprompting since 1984. In his early years, Chris was a full-time operator for VIP Prompting, the company his father Jack started in March of 1966. Chris served a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to major television broadcast networks and everything in between. Today, Chris is also co-owner of VIP Prompting, carrying on the family business. In 2013, Chris along with his brother and partner James O’Brien purchased Telescript.
Theresa O’Brien
Sales and Customer Liaison
Theresa has been involved with Telescript since the takeover in 2013 and is an integral part of the success of the company. While Theresa’s background lies in the legal world, her skills in customer relations and office management are invaluable to the company. Her organizational skills are second to none and she handles everything from trade show coordination to accounting to sales and office management. Theresa is the backbone of Telescript.
Bob Helder
Master Machinist
Bob has been Telescript’s machinist since 1978 and is responsible for many of the innovative hardware designs Telescript still sells today. His Vidy Award-winning design for Telescript’s Fold & Go Prompting System remains unchanged to this day and is one of the most widely used remote prompting systems on the market. Bob handcrafts many of the parts used in Telescript systems in our machine shop in Tappan, NY using manual machines, a rarity these days in manufacturing.
Jim Murphy
Product Specialist and Development
Jim has been involved in the broadcasting industry since 1994. Starting out working on film and TV sets, he eventually settled into a teleprompter operator position in 1999 with VIP Prompting in NYC. After working on thousands of prompting jobs including live broadcasts, game shows, and live events, Jim was asked to step in and help build Telescript back to its former glory. Since then Jim has been involved with product development, including developing Telescript’s line of NDI monitors, software support, product repair, and website development.
James O’Brien
Vice President, Telescript International
James is President and Co-owner of VIP Prompting and has been with VIP since 1981 where he did live local and nationwide news while still in high school and has numerous Emmy Awards for teleprompting. James’ primary focus is the service side of the industry and travels the world with Telescript equipment working with U.S. and foreign presidents and dignitaries. James has worked on many live events and is also Vice President and Co-owner of Telescript with his brother and business partner, Chris.
Chris Stringer
Software Architect
With 25 years of experience in software and web development, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. Chris returned to Telescript in 2023 having worked previously for the company from 2001 to 2009, contributing code to all of the Telescript applications for Windows. He brings knowledge from a wide range of professional sectors, including government, broadcast, publishing, live events and staging. Chris’ extensive software know-how will be instrumental in Telescript’s mission to continue developing the most trusted teleprompting software in the world.