Best Train Wreck Theater Podcasts (2024)

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.

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Episode 162: Telling stories of woe 20:49

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

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Episode 161: Working live is the best confidence builder 17:23

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

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Episode 160: Doubt is the wrecking ball of creativity 24:44

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Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.

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Episode 159: Theatre staging and storytelling 27:11

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

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Episode 158: A new training program that culminates with four live performances 17:48

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Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.

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Episode 157: Thoughts on theatre acting and directing 23:36

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

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Episode 156: Why properly taking direction is a superpower 19:21

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What is properly taking direction and why is it an actor's superpower? Jeff explains in detail.

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Episode 155: Why being "real" isn't enough 18:43

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Jeff explains why you'll always come up short if being "real" is your primary focus.

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Episode 154: Many reasons why you should be word perfect 17:54

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Jeff explains the importance of always being word perfect.

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Episode 153: Dealing with agents, do's and don'ts 27:47

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Jeff explains the finer points in dealing with agents, from getting to maintaining.

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Episode 152: In person auditions are a thing of the past. Here are tips for great self tapes. 26:18

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Jeff explains why live auditions aren't coming back and offers some great tips to get the most out of your self tapes.

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Episode 151: Stronger justification leads to stronger storytelling 28:27

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Jeff explains the importance of strongly justifying your characters actions.

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Episode 150: The importance of self conflict 17:54

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Jeff explains the importance of self conflict in your scenes.

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Episode 149: Memorize the facts and concept first, then the lines. 23:37

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Jeff gives a great example of a wonderful way to own your words and learn your lines.

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Episode 148: Caring way more by caring way less 20:11

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Jeff discusses the best headspace to be in when you're working and why it's so important.

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Episode 147: Is your acting feeling fake? Here is the cure. 14:32

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Here is the cure for any actor who has ever felt their acting was fake.

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Episode 146: Lessons learned in the field 25:57

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Jeff shares some lessons learned while doing 8 shows a week in Prayer for the French Republic at The Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City.

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Episode 145: How to keep it fresh, night after night and other stuff 27:40

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Jeff shares his insights from his current job performing on stage at The Manhattan Theatre club in New York City.

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A Boy Called Christmas (2021): 99 Turnips But A Witch Ate One 54:45

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2! This time, in timely fashion, we are watching "A Boy Called Christmas," coming out a mere month after Christmas because that is how we roll! Or maybe we are just way ahead of schedule for Christmas 2022! Either way, it doesn't have to be Christmas to enjoy, our antics are hilarious all of the time. Train Wreck Theater…

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Episode 144: I’m back, after a “big break" 26:52

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Jeff scores a big job in the New York theatre and discusses what he’s observing and learning.

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The Thing (1982): Thingsgiving 59:20

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Train Wreck Theater is finally back! It is season 2 and we are only, like, two weeks late for our thanksgiving episode! But do not worry, faithful listener, because we don't actually talk about thanksgiving at all! It's Thingsgiving (The Thing 1982)! Paul, Jeannie, Juno, Aaron, Moore, and Gracie mixed a few cocktails, had a heartwarming chugging co…