The Real Life Actor

Episode 151: Stronger justification leads to stronger storytelling 13.10.2022 28:27 ↓

Jeff explains the importance of strongly justifying your characters actions.

Episode 150: The importance of self conflict 03.10.2022 17:54 ↓

Jeff explains the importance of self conflict in your scenes.

Episode 149: Memorize the facts and concept first, then the lines. 08.08.2022 23:37 ↓

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

Episode 148: Caring way more by caring way less 16.07.2022 20:11 ↓

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

Episode 147: Is your acting feeling fake? Here is the cure. 26.05.2022 14:32 ↓

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

Episode 146: Lessons learned in the field 01.04.2022 25:57 ↓

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.

Episode 145: How to keep it fresh, night after night and other stuff 08.02.2022 27:40 ↓

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

Episode 144: I’m back, after a “big break" 05.01.2022 26:52 ↓

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

Episode 143: The rules for choosing a choice 02.09.2021 16:29 ↓

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.

Episode 142: The best way to become a more confident actor 26.08.2021 20:54 ↓

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

Episode 141: The best way to stay focused and on point 30.05.2021 28:55 ↓

Jeff explains the best way to stay in the scene and express the feelings you’re supposed to be feeling.

Episode 140: A smattering of observations 03.03.2021 28:00 ↓

Jeff discusses the best way to rehearse, scenes with love interest and the phrase, “I could have done better."

Episode 139: Bits and bobs from last week 24.02.2021 23:57 ↓

Jeff continues his new weekly series with observations about actors throwing their face into neutral, being interesting, and beautiful people and humor.

Episode 138: A new series: Last week in review 18.02.2021 25:58 ↓

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!

What’s killing your acting spontaneity? 31.08.2020 26:28 ↓

Jeff explains why “doing the work” may be killing your acting spontaneity.

You’ll be a better actor if you focus more on why and less on how 07.07.2020 23:16 ↓

Jeff explains why it's more important to understand the why of your actions, than it is to focus on how it’ll manifest in your performance. Plus, another great exercise.

A great exercise to improve your authenticity and spontaneity 14.06.2020 21:46 ↓

Jeff gives you a great way to rehearse a scene that’ll keep you loose and focused.

Giving yourself permission to lie the truth 18.05.2020 23:27 ↓

Jeff discusses the counter productive notion of constantly questioning your own believability.

Monologues, observations and advice after a week of Zoom classes 30.04.2020 25:14 ↓

Jeff shares observations and advice on how to approach a monologues after a week of his new Zoom classes on monologues.

Questions answered. Zoom acting classes. 10.04.2020 39:20 ↓

Jeff answers listeners questions and introduces his new Zoom acting classes.

The new Q&A series, online training, and more... 19.03.2020 18:13 ↓

Jeff introduces the new Q&A series, discusses his online training format and talks about the crazy times, we’re in.

How to use the great instincts you use in life, when you act. 26.01.2020 34:30 ↓

Jeff breaks down a scene from “The Talented Mr. Ripley” to show how you can use your instincts to better understand a scene.

The trick to staying out of your head 24.12.2019 24:00 ↓

Most actors suffer from getting distracted by how they’re doing while they’re acting. Jeff provides the remedy.

There is such a thing as caring too much and trying too hard. 09.12.2019 27:08 ↓

Caring too much and trying too hard can end up undermining your mission.

Stop worrying about getting into the zone and feeling stuff. It’s a fool’s errand. 25.11.2019 30:04 ↓

Stop concerning yourself with your headspace and just get on with making your points. Everything will fall into place.