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Jeff Seymour, acting coach of 37 years and author of 'The Real Life Actor' talks acting and the business.
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.
Jeff shares a couple of chapters of the upcoming Audiobook version of his book, The Real Life Actor.
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.
Jeff discusses ways of approaching your work that end up creating more confusion than clarity.
Jeff discusses a long needed change in the way acting is approached and taught.
Here are the details for Jeff's spring 2025 book/teaching tour.
Jeff describes his latest book, The Real Life Actor Scene Study Workbook with 32 original scenes.
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://shor...
What it means to forget the audience while you're working.
This is how feel what you need to feel in a scene.
The most effective way to use the lines you've diligently memorized.
Here are some great tips on the best way to memorize and "own" your words.
Some helpful hints on what to consider when deciding the best way to play your character.
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 st...
Here are some tips for telling the tragic stories you sometimes have to tell when you act.
Jeff explains why working live on stage is so important for the actor's growth and confidence.
Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.
Here are some great tips on how to approach staging a play.
Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.
Jeff shares his thoughts on conventional theatre acting and directing and why it needs to change.
What is properly taking direction and why is it an actor's superpower? Jeff explains in detail.
Jeff explains why you'll always come up short if being "real" is your primary focus.
Jeff explains the importance of always being word perfect.
Jeff explains the finer points in dealing with agents, from getting to maintaining.
Jeff explains why live auditions aren't coming back and offers some great tips to get the most out of your self tapes.
Jeff explains the importance of strongly justifying your characters actions.
Jeff explains the importance of self conflict in your scenes.
Jeff gives a great example of a wonderful way to own your words and learn your lines.
Jeff discusses the best headspace to be in when you're working and why it's so important.
Here is the cure for any actor who has ever felt their acting was fake.
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...
Jeff shares his insights from his current job performing on stage at The Manhattan Theatre club in New York City.
Jeff scores a big job in the New York theatre and discusses what he’s observing and learning.
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 f...
Jeff offers up a way of rehearsing that will grow confidence in the actor
Jeff explains the best way to stay in the scene and express the feelings you’re supposed to be feeling.
Jeff discusses the best way to rehearse, scenes with love interest and the phrase, “I could have done better."
Jeff continues his new weekly series with observations about actors throwing their face into neutral, being interesting, and beautiful peopl...
In this new series Jeff will discuss topics and lessons learned from his previous week of Zoom sessions. Fresh insights every week in this n...
Jeff explains why “doing the work” may be killing your acting spontaneity.
Jeff explains why it's more important to understand the why of your actions, than it is to focus on how it’ll manifest in your performance....
Jeff gives you a great way to rehearse a scene that’ll keep you loose and focused.
Jeff discusses the counter productive notion of constantly questioning your own believability.
Jeff shares observations and advice on how to approach a monologues after a week of his new Zoom classes on monologues.
Jeff answers listeners questions and introduces his new Zoom acting classes.
Jeff introduces the new Q&A series, discusses his online training format and talks about the crazy times, we’re in.
Jeff breaks down a scene from “The Talented Mr. Ripley” to show how you can use your instincts to better understand a scene.
Most actors suffer from getting distracted by how they’re doing while they’re acting. Jeff provides the remedy.
Caring too much and trying too hard can end up undermining your mission.
Stop concerning yourself with your headspace and just get on with making your points. Everything will fall into place.