The Real Life Actor

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.