CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS: THE PODCAST

A pretty detailed answer about The Baron & The Junk Dealer, the GLTS "Beckett Play" we did in Edinburgh and for 2 West Coast dates a few years back.

A disappointing development, alas.  But with hope for the slightly distant future!

Who should do improv?  Just actors and comedians?  Or is there room for everyone?

How do I respond to criticism, constructive or otherwise?  Listen to me react to a piece of constructive criticism IN REAL TIME!

A question about how to deal with sometimes very long wait between acting jobs.

The most obscure question yet!  I talk a little bit about "Spare Change," the 10-episode "TV show" I made with my friends when I was in high school.

Answering a question about my weight issues.

A question about the potential for embarrassment when learning how to do improv.

I am asked about my fondness for older films, TV shows & music and if I have recently "discovered" anything old that I like.  This brings me to The Beverly Hillbillies and, specifically, to the actor Raymond Bailey.

I have been very strict about limiting applause during CRpTAC shows -- why did I allow it during last weekend's Cleveland show with special guest James III?  The answer might surprise you!

I'm asked a specific thing related to a hypothetical KFC ad campaign and the recent remarks by Quentin Tarantino

A question about the benefits and drawbacks of doing low budget projects 

Part 2!  A question about my preferences w/r/t interactions with fans/listeners/etc whenever I'm out and about.

Another (sort of) 2-parter!  This question is about interacting with famous people in various contexts, both as a performer and as a person.

A 2nd episode where I talk about The Spirit Of Ratliff, my YouTube holiday special and its accompanying soundtrack.  This episode veers in a few different directions from the previous one.

A question about Future Music Projects, and a brief history of the 3 vinyl records I have willed into existence -- The Spirit Of Ratliff, The GLTS Soundtrack LP and the Aimee Mann "Dead Eyes" single.

I ponder the way that my projects tend to use the popularity of more famous people in order to attract an audience.

A long episode!  With an answer to a complicated question!  I have certainly talked about this topic elsewhere, but there may be a few details here that I haven't talked about publicly before.  Who knows?  The prelude to my quitting acting has been well-covered on the Dead Eyes podcast, but this answer is mostly about what happened between 2002 and 2015, the time when I was working at Barnes &...

A grim question to ponder about the future of The George Lucas Talk Show, including a near-death experience at SF Sketchfest in January 2026.

Some rambling thoughts about current Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo and what a great actor he is, and a few viewing recommendations.

Some random thoughts about shows I've auditioned for that I'm *still* hoping to eventually get cast on!

I answer 3 different questions that are all sort of related to "branding"

A question about how a lot of my projects and comedic endeavors are really long and why that is.

A question about the podcast, Tiny Dinos, specifically: will the TINY DINOS LIVE! show ever be released online in some form.

Would I?  The short answer is "probably not."  The longer, more rambling answer is this episode.