The Real Life Actor

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In pursuit of character May 31, 2019

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Jeff has covered this topic before but some lessons bear repeating. He hits it from a slightly different angle in order to drive his point home.

Self tape tips May 23, 2019

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Here are some simple things you can do to make your self tapes look and sound better.

All the things you never want to do in the audition. Ever. May 06, 2019

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All the things you want to avoid from the moment you get your audition, all the way through to the ride home.

Stop dropping bread crumbs for your audience. They can figure it out without your help. Apr 10, 2019

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Jeff addresses the actor’s compulsion to make sure the audience gets every little thing and why it’s a huge mistake.

Without question, the most important tool in the actor’s toolbox Apr 03, 2019

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Acting is the definition of this word and it is the single most important ability the actor must have.

The type of information you need to be able to own your scene Mar 25, 2019

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Jeff breaks down a scene from The Savages and gives a great demonstration on focusing on the info that will make it much easier for an actor to “own” the material.

The importance of trusting your instincts and using good common sense Mar 09, 2019

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Jeff speaks to the frustrations of 3 different actors and reminds them to always trust their instincts.

The best way to handle direction you were not prepped for Mar 04, 2019

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Jeff answers a listener’s question. What is the best way to handle direction, on the set, when it goes opposite to what you had prepared?

On directing and the best way to deal with actors Feb 15, 2019

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Here is some great advice for any director to become a proper, “actor whisperer."

New Years resolutions and some thoughts for 2019 Dec 31, 2018

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Wrapping up a year that seemed to go by for too quickly and why that probably is. Getting more done in 2019 by slowing things down.

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