The Real Life Actor
Acting and the business with Jeff Seymour
Jeff Seymour
Show overview
The Real Life Actor has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 31 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
The show is still active — the most recent episode landed 3 months ago, though releases have slowed compared with earlier in the run. The busiest year was 2018, with 31 episodes published. Published by Jeff Seymour.
From the publisher
Jeff Seymour, acting coach of 43 years and author of 'The Real Life Actor' talks acting and the business.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 176Episode 176: I'm directing a feature, cast entirely from actors I've trained. Here's why I chose them.
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.
Ep 175Episode 175: Chapters 3&4
Jeff shares a couple of chapters of the upcoming Audiobook version of his book, The Real Life Actor.
Ep 174Episode 174: The ABSOLUTE BEST WAY to improve your acting
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.
Ep 173Episode 173: The things that compromise your confidence when you act
Jeff discusses ways of approaching your work that end up creating more confusion than clarity.
Ep 172Episode 172: It's time for a shift in the paradigm
Jeff discusses a long needed change in the way acting is approached and taught.
Ep 171Episode 171: The Real Life Actor teaching tour spring 2025
Here are the details for Jeff's spring 2025 book/teaching tour.
Ep 170Episode 170: The Real Life Actor Scene Study Workbook
Jeff describes his latest book, The Real Life Actor Scene Study Workbook with 32 original scenes.
Ep 169Episode 169: A tale of 2 books
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://shorturl.at/K5x25 and here is the link for Directing Talent http://tiny.cc/6xeyzz
Ep 168Episode 168: Part 6: Forget the audience
What it means to forget the audience while you're working.
Ep 167Episode 167: Part 5: Trying to feel things
This is how feel what you need to feel in a scene.
Ep 166Episode 166: Part 4: In Rehearsal
The most effective way to use the lines you've diligently memorized.
Ep 165Episode 165: Part 3: The best way to memorize
Here are some great tips on the best way to memorize and "own" your words.
Ep 164Episode 164: Part 2: Character approach
Some helpful hints on what to consider when deciding the best way to play your character.
Ep 163Episode 163: 12 part series. Part I: Reading the script.
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.
Ep 162Episode 162: Telling stories of woe
Here are some tips for telling the tragic stories you sometimes have to tell when you act.
Ep 161Episode 161: Working live is the best confidence builder
Jeff explains why working live on stage is so important for the actor's growth and confidence.
Ep 160Episode 160: Doubt is the wrecking ball of creativity
Jeff discusses the best way to wrangle self doubt.
Ep 159Episode 159: Theatre staging and storytelling
Here are some great tips on how to approach staging a play.
Ep 158Episode 158: A new training program that culminates with four live performances
Jeff lays out an exciting new training program.
Ep 157Episode 157: Thoughts on theatre acting and directing
Jeff shares his thoughts on conventional theatre acting and directing and why it needs to change.