The Real Life Actor

<p>Jeff Seymour, acting coach of 43 years and author of 'The Real Life Actor' talks acting and the business.</p>

Episode 175: Chapters 3&4

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

10-16
28:24

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.

09-30
16:35

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.

09-24
22:07

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.

09-17
27:53

Episode 171: The Real Life Actor teaching tour spring 2025

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

03-31
14:13

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.

01-19
18:59

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 link for Directing Talent http://tiny.cc/6xeyzz

11-25
16:53

Episode 168: Part 6: Forget the audience

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

09-13
17:50

Episode 167: Part 5: Trying to feel things

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

08-12
19:01

Episode 166: Part 4: In Rehearsal

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

07-26
16:17

Episode 165: Part 3: The best way to memorize

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

07-11
23:31

Episode 164: Part 2: Character approach

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

07-05
16:11

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 character.

06-25
18:34

Episode 162: Telling stories of woe

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

04-18
20:49

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.

09-27
17:23

Episode 160: Doubt is the wrecking ball of creativity

Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.

07-11
24:44

Episode 159: Theatre staging and storytelling

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

04-27
27:11

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

Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.

04-19
17:48

Episode 157: Thoughts on theatre acting and directing

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

04-14
23:36

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.

01-04
19:21

Michael McLendon

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Angela Auguste

best interview yet! She's so humble and has the healthy mindset an actor should have 🙂 it took me 3 years at a community college to find my footing. She recieved those roles and rightfully so because of her temperment

08-31 Reply

Steve Harris

Mr. Seymour I really appreciate you doing this. I'm just starting out in this business so I don't have the bad habits or way of thinking that some actor's have . Just be ... me at each audition because it's what I do everyday. Thanks in Advance

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