The Real Life Actor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 171: The Real Life Actor teaching tour spring 2025

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

Episode 170: The Real Life Actor Scene Study Workbook

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

Episode 169: A tale of 2 books

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

Episode 168: Part 6: Forget the audience

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

Episode 167: Part 5: Trying to feel things

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

Episode 166: Part 4: In Rehearsal

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

Episode 165: Part 3: The best way to memorize

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

Episode 164: Part 2: Character approach

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.

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 charac

Episode 162: Telling stories of woe

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

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

Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.

Episode 159: Theatre staging and storytelling

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

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

Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.

Episode 157: Thoughts on theatre acting and directing

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