The Real Life Actor: A comprehensive discussion about the best approach to acting, working professionally, flying a plane, and being a champion.

by Jeff Seymour

Overview

There is a sense that permeates most acting classes which promotes the idea that acting is hard and you need to do a bunch of traditional steps if you're ever going to get anywhere. The flame of this concept is kept lit for two reasons. One is tradition. Successful actors and teachers in our theatrical history supposedly believed in or espoused such ideas and two; it is easier for teachers and actors to follow a path that is well worn. Actors feel intimidated to challenge the ideas and teachings of past masters. But isn't that exactly how every field of endeavor evolves? Think of where we'd be in science or medicine or sports if no one questioned past methods or tried to discover new ones. This book will show you an approach that is direct and to the point, an approach that will be far easier to remember and utilize. We'll use real life. We call it acting only because people are watching. "If you're an actor, this book will restore your sanity." Steven Pressfield, Author: The War of Art, Turning Pro, The Legend of Bagger Vance

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692210253
Publisher:	Crazy Geezmo Productions
Publication date:	05/02/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Jeff has been an acting coach for 34 years. He began his career in the entertainment industry in 1979 in Los Angeles, California, and began teaching in 1980. Early on, while working in television as an actor, he designed and built The Gnu Theater which went on to become one of LA's most awarded and respected theaters. Jeff directed and produced all the shows there. He spent 11 years in Canada working in the film and television industry and starred in three different T.V. series, including Jeff Ltd, which he co-created and co-wrote. Jeff was one of the directors and executive producers. He has won the Canadian Emmy and has been nominated a total of four times. He has travel through the United States as well and Canada and Australia teaching his highly successful Acting and the Business Seminars.