Jeff Seymour, acting coach of 43 years and author of 'The Real Life Actor' talks acting and the business.
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Episode 167: Part 5: Trying to feel things
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This is how feel what you need to feel in a scene.
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The most effective way to use the lines you've diligently memorized.
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Episode 165: Part 3: The best way to memorize
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Here are some great tips on the best way to memorize and "own" your words.
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Some helpful hints on what to consider when deciding the best way to play your character.
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Episode 163: 12 part series. Part I: Reading the script.
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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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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
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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
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Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.
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Episode 159: Theatre staging and storytelling
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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
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Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.
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Episode 157: Thoughts on theatre acting and directing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Episode 144: I’m back, after a “big break"
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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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Episode 143: The rules for choosing a choice
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Regarding the choices an actor can make for character and scene, Jeff explains the need to consider the overall story and a simple rule to follow.
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