The Real Life Actor

Jan 19 2025 100 ep. 27 mins 93

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

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Episode 170: The Real Life Actor Scene Study Workbook

Jan 19 2025 18 mins

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

Episode 169: A tale of 2 books

Nov 25 2024 16 mins

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

Sep 13 2024 17 mins

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

Episode 167: Part 5: Trying to feel things

Aug 12 2024 19 mins

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

Episode 166: Part 4: In Rehearsal

Jul 26 2024 16 mins

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

Episode 165: Part 3: The best way to memorize

Jul 11 2024 23 mins

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

Episode 164: Part 2: Character approach

Jul 05 2024 16 mins

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.

Jun 25 2024 18 mins

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

Apr 18 2024 20 mins

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

Sep 27 2023 17 mins

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