Ranked #1
How you can use, "as if" to get a much deeper understanding of your scene
How you can use, "as if" to get a much deeper understanding of your scene
Here is a very useful tool, to use when needed, in order to get a deeper, more visceral understanding of your scene.
12 Aug 2018
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31mins
Ranked #2
Stop staring when you act. The best way to stand out in an audition.
Stop staring when you act. The best way to stand out in an audition.
Once again, Jeff offers up solid acting advice about some common acting problems.
18 Nov 2019
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30mins
Ranked #3
Giving yourself permission to lie the truth
Giving yourself permission to lie the truth
Jeff discusses the counter productive notion of constantly questioning your own believability.
18 May 2020
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23mins
Ranked #4
Self tape tips
Self tape tips
Here are some simple things you can do to make your self tapes look and sound better.
23 May 2019
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27mins
Ranked #5
The best way to keep from “falling out” while you’re acting
The best way to keep from “falling out” while you’re acting
Actor’s seem to be forever struggling with staying in a scene. Jeff offers up some great advice as to how you can keep y... Read more
8 Jul 2019
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30mins
Ranked #6
In pursuit of character
In pursuit of character
Jeff has covered this topic before but some lessons bear repeating. He hits it from a slightly different angle in order ... Read more
31 May 2019
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33mins
Ranked #7
New Years resolutions and some thoughts for 2019
New Years resolutions and some thoughts for 2019
Wrapping up a year that seemed to go by for too quickly and why that probably is. Getting more done in 2019 by slowing t... Read more
31 Dec 2018
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22mins
Ranked #8
When acting classes become cults.
When acting classes become cults.
All the acting classes that make you blindly follow the leader through a myriad of nonsense acting exercises that cram y... Read more
13 Jun 2018
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29mins
Ranked #9
Stop trying to get your scene "right," it's messing with your reality and authenticity.
Stop trying to get your scene "right," it's messing with your reality and authenticity.
Jeff explains the difference between trying to get your scene "right," and honestly pursuing the truth.
28 Jun 2018
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33mins
Ranked #10
Would a capable, working actor benefit from a proper acting class?
Would a capable, working actor benefit from a proper acting class?
What are the benefits of continuing to train even if you're currently managing to work on a fairly regular basis? Are th... Read more
15 Jul 2018
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29mins
Ranked #11
Here is an acting experiment you really should try.
Here is an acting experiment you really should try.
In his continuing effort to bring about change in the way acting is taught, Jeff offers up an acting experiment.
8 Jul 2018
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37mins
Ranked #12
On directing and the best way to deal with actors
On directing and the best way to deal with actors
Here is some great advice for any director to become a proper, “actor whisperer."
15 Feb 2019
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36mins
Ranked #13
How to authentically deliver your lines, every single time.
How to authentically deliver your lines, every single time.
Jeff addresses the tricky business of delivering the written script as though it was what you were going to say anyway. ... Read more
28 May 2018
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29mins
Ranked #14
Lose the obligation of result. It’s the best way to go.
Lose the obligation of result. It’s the best way to go.
Jeff discusses the importance of never focusing on the notes you plan to hit, but rather the path to those notes.
7 Nov 2019
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21mins
Ranked #15
The Aussie files: The difference between a useful backstory and a useless one.
The Aussie files: The difference between a useful backstory and a useless one.
Backstories are very important but the actor needs to know the difference between what is playable and what is not. Here... Read more
22 Nov 2018
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24mins
Ranked #16
I'm telling you for the 100th time..
I'm telling you for the 100th time..
Some ideas bear repeating.
13 Oct 2018
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33mins
Ranked #17
Stop worrying about getting into the zone and feeling stuff. It’s a fool’s errand.
Stop worrying about getting into the zone and feeling stuff. It’s a fool’s errand.
Stop concerning yourself with your headspace and just get on with making your points. Everything will fall into place.
25 Nov 2019
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30mins