The Real Life Actor

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 follow.

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 people and humor.

In this new series Jeff will discuss topics and lessons learned from his previous week of Zoom sessions. Fresh insights every week in this new weekly series!

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. Plus, another great exercise.

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.

Once again, Jeff offers up solid acting advice about some common acting problems.

Jeff discusses the importance of never focusing on the notes you plan to hit, but rather the path to those notes.

Jeff questions why actors are so quick to deny their instincts.

Jeff goes over the best way to care about the thing we’re supposed to care about in a scene by making it a personal issue, not an acting issue.

Jeff puts you in a scene and takes you through it, pointing out the things an actor should be concerned with and focused on.

Jeff explains why being generous to fellow artists with support and compliments will make you a more confident actor.

Actors need to loosen up on the reins a little and stop taking redirects and criticisms so personally. There is more power in being fluid. Learn to relax your grip on your one idea.

Jeff explains the importance of clearly understanding the story you’re trying to tell.

Actor’s seem to be forever struggling with staying in a scene. Jeff offers up some great advice as to how you can keep your mind exactly where it needs to be.

If you’re interested in having a healthy career, listen to this.

Jeff has covered this topic before but some lessons bear repeating. He hits it from a slightly different angle in order to drive his point home.

Here are some simple things you can do to make your self tapes look and sound better.

All the things you want to avoid from the moment you get your audition, all the way through to the ride home.

Jeff addresses the actor’s compulsion to make sure the audience gets every little thing and why it’s a huge mistake.

Acting is the definition of this word and it is the single most important ability the actor must have.