The Real Life Actor

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Episode 176: I'm directing a feature, cast entirely from actors I've trained. Here's why I chose them. Feb 26, 2026

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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 Oct 16, 2025

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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 Sep 30, 2025

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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 Sep 24, 2025

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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 Sep 17, 2025

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

Episode 171: The Real Life Actor teaching tour spring 2025 Mar 31, 2025

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

Episode 170: The Real Life Actor Scene Study Workbook Jan 19, 2025

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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

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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

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

Episode 167: Part 5: Trying to feel things Aug 12, 2024

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

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