The Real Life Actor

Episode 161: Working live is the best confidence builder

Jeff explains why working live on stage is so important for the actor's growth and confidence.

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• 7 meses

Episode 160: Doubt is the wrecking ball of creativity

Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.

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• 9 meses

Episode 159: Theatre staging and storytelling

Here are some great tips on how to approach staging a play.

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• 11 meses

Episode 158: A new training program that culminates with four live performances

Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.

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• 12 meses

Episode 157: Thoughts on theatre acting and directing

Jeff shares his thoughts on conventional theatre acting and directing and why it needs to change.

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• 1 año

Episode 156: Why properly taking direction is a superpower

What is properly taking direction and why is it an actor's superpower? Jeff explains in detail.

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• 1 año

Episode 155: Why being "real" isn't enough

Jeff explains why you'll always come up short if being "real" is your primary focus.

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• 1 año

Episode 154: Many reasons why you should be word perfect

Jeff explains the importance of always being word perfect.

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• 1 año

Episode 153: Dealing with agents, do's and don'ts

Jeff explains the finer points in dealing with agents, from getting to maintaining. 

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• 1 año

Episode 152: In person auditions are a thing of the past. Here are tips for great self tapes.

Jeff explains why live auditions aren't coming back and offers some great tips to get the most...

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• 1 año

Episode 151: Stronger justification leads to stronger storytelling

Jeff explains the importance of strongly justifying your characters actions.

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• 1 año

Episode 150: The importance of self conflict

Jeff explains the importance of self conflict in your scenes.

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• 1 año

Episode 149: Memorize the facts and concept first, then the lines.

Jeff gives a great example of a wonderful way to own your words and learn your lines.

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• 1 año

Episode 148: Caring way more by caring way less

Jeff discusses the best headspace to be in when you're working and why it's so important.

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• 1 año

Episode 147: Is your acting feeling fake? Here is the cure.

Here is the cure for any actor who has ever felt their acting was fake. 

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• 1 año

Episode 146: Lessons learned in the field

Jeff shares some lessons learned while doing 8 shows a week in Prayer for the French Republic...

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Episode 145: How to keep it fresh, night after night and other stuff

Jeff shares his insights from his current job performing on stage at The Manhattan Theatre club...

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Episode 144: I’m back, after a “big break"

Jeff scores a big job in the New York theatre and discusses what he’s observing and learning.

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Episode 143: The rules for choosing a choice

Regarding the choices an actor can make for character and scene, Jeff explains the need to...

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Episode 142: The best way to become a more confident actor

Jeff offers up a way of rehearsing that will grow confidence in the actor

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