The Real Life Actor

Episode 176: I'm directing a feature, cast entirely from actors I've trained. Here's why I chose them. 26.02.2026 26:27 ↓

Jeff is directing a feature he wrote, cast entirely from the actors he's trained. He explains what he looks for in the actors he chooses.

Episode 175: Chapters 3&4 16.10.2025 28:24 ↓

Jeff shares a couple of chapters of the upcoming Audiobook version of his book, The Real Life Actor.

Episode 174: The ABSOLUTE BEST WAY to improve your acting 30.09.2025 16:35 ↓

Jeff talks about why performing in from of live audience is the best way to improve your acting. He also offers a way for you to do it.

Episode 173: The things that compromise your confidence when you act 24.09.2025 22:07 ↓

Jeff discusses ways of approaching your work that end up creating more confusion than clarity.

Episode 172: It's time for a shift in the paradigm 17.09.2025 27:53 ↓

Jeff discusses a long needed change in the way acting is approached and taught.

Episode 171: The Real Life Actor teaching tour spring 2025 31.03.2025 14:13 ↓

Here are the details for Jeff's spring 2025 book/teaching tour. 

Episode 170: The Real Life Actor Scene Study Workbook 19.01.2025 18:59 ↓

Jeff describes his latest book, The Real Life Actor Scene Study Workbook with 32 original scenes.

Episode 169: A tale of 2 books 25.11.2024 16:53 ↓

Jeff discusses his two new books, Directing Talent and Showing Up Like a Pro. Here is the Amazon link for Showing Up Like a Pro https://shorturl.at/K5x25 and here is the link for Directing Talent http://tiny.cc/6xeyzz

Episode 168: Part 6: Forget the audience 13.09.2024 17:50 ↓

What it means to forget the audience while you're working.

Episode 167: Part 5: Trying to feel things 12.08.2024 19:01 ↓

This is how feel what you need to feel in a scene.

Episode 166: Part 4: In Rehearsal 26.07.2024 16:17 ↓

The most effective way to use the lines you've diligently memorized.

Episode 165: Part 3: The best way to memorize 11.07.2024 23:31 ↓

Here are some great tips on the best way to memorize and "own" your words.

Episode 164: Part 2: Character approach 05.07.2024 16:11 ↓

Some helpful hints on what to consider when deciding the best way to play your character.

Episode 163: 12 part series. Part I: Reading the script. 25.06.2024 18:34 ↓

Jeff explains why it's so important to read the script from a readers point of view first. Familiarize yourself with the story before you start thinking about your character.

Episode 162: Telling stories of woe 18.04.2024 20:49 ↓

Here are some tips for telling the tragic stories you sometimes have to tell when you act.

Episode 161: Working live is the best confidence builder 27.09.2023 17:23 ↓

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

Episode 160: Doubt is the wrecking ball of creativity 11.07.2023 24:44 ↓

Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.

Episode 159: Theatre staging and storytelling 27.04.2023 27:11 ↓

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

Episode 158: A new training program that culminates with four live performances 19.04.2023 17:48 ↓

Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.

Episode 157: Thoughts on theatre acting and directing 14.04.2023 23:36 ↓

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

Episode 156: Why properly taking direction is a superpower 04.01.2023 19:21 ↓

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

Episode 155: Why being "real" isn't enough 06.12.2022 18:43 ↓

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

Episode 154: Many reasons why you should be word perfect 29.11.2022 17:54 ↓

Jeff explains the importance of always being word perfect.

Episode 153: Dealing with agents, do's and don'ts 22.11.2022 27:47 ↓

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

Episode 152: In person auditions are a thing of the past. Here are tips for great self tapes. 17.11.2022 26:18 ↓

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