Train Wreck Theater is a comedy movie review podcast featuring seven lovable misfits who get drunk and argue entertainingly with one another about ridiculous movies. There is no particular rhyme or reason to which movies we decide to feature on the podcast other than that they are ones we think will entertain (or annoy) each other. Come for the comedy, stay to listen to us drunkenly ramble on about random things!
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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 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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A Boy Called Christmas (2021): 99 Turnips But A Witch Ate One
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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"
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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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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…
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