Jeff Seymour, acting coach of 43 years and author of 'The Real Life Actor' talks acting and the business.
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What it means to forget the audience while you're working.
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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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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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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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Jeff explains why working live on stage is so important for the actor's growth and confidence.
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Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.
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Here are some great tips on how to approach staging a play.
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Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.
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Jeff shares his thoughts on conventional theatre acting and directing and why it needs to change.
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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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Jeff explains why you'll always come up short if being "real" is your primary focus.
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Jeff explains the importance of always being word perfect.
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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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Jeff explains the importance of strongly justifying your characters actions.
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Jeff explains the importance of self conflict in your scenes.
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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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Jeff discusses the best headspace to be in when you're working and why it's so important.
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Here is the cure for any actor who has ever felt their acting was fake.
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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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Jeff shares his insights from his current job performing on stage at The Manhattan Theatre club in New York City.
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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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