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The Real Life Actor

100 Episodes

22 minutes | Jan 4, 2023
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.
23 minutes | Dec 6, 2022
Episode 155: Why being "real" isn't enough
Jeff explains why you'll always come up short if being "real" is your primary focus.
22 minutes | Nov 29, 2022
Episode 154: Many reasons why you should be word perfect
Jeff explains the importance of always being word perfect.
28 minutes | Nov 22, 2022
Episode 153: Dealing with agents, do's and don'ts
Jeff explains the finer points in dealing with agents, from getting to maintaining. 
26 minutes | Nov 17, 2022
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 out of your self tapes.
28 minutes | Oct 13, 2022
Episode 151: Stronger justification leads to stronger storytelling
Jeff explains the importance of strongly justifying your characters actions.
18 minutes | Oct 3, 2022
Episode 150: The importance of self conflict
Jeff explains the importance of self conflict in your scenes.
26 minutes | Aug 8, 2022
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.
20 minutes | Jul 16, 2022
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.
22 minutes | May 26, 2022
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. 
26 minutes | Apr 1, 2022
Episode 146: Lessons learned in the field
Jeff shares some lessons learned while doing 8 shows a week in Prayer for the French Republic at The Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City.
28 minutes | Feb 8, 2022
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 in New York City.
27 minutes | Jan 5, 2022
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.
17 minutes | Sep 2, 2021
Episode 143: The rules for choosing a choice
Regarding the choices an actor can make for character and scene, Jeff explains the need to consider the overall story and a simple rule to follow.
21 minutes | Aug 26, 2021
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
29 minutes | May 30, 2021
Episode 141: The best way to stay focused and on point
Jeff explains the best way to stay in the scene and express the feelings you’re supposed to be feeling.
28 minutes | Mar 3, 2021
Episode 140: A smattering of observations
Jeff discusses the best way to rehearse, scenes with love interest and the phrase, “I could have done better."
24 minutes | Feb 24, 2021
Episode 139: Bits and bobs from last week
Jeff continues his new weekly series with observations about actors throwing their face into neutral, being interesting, and beautiful people and humor.
26 minutes | Feb 18, 2021
Episode 138: A new series: Last week in review
In this new series Jeff will discuss topics and lessons learned from his previous week of Zoom sessions. Fresh insights every week in this new weekly series!
26 minutes | Aug 31, 2020
What’s killing your acting spontaneity?
Jeff explains why “doing the work” may be killing your acting spontaneity.
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