Train Wreck Theater is a comedy movie review podcast featuring seven lovable misfits who get drunk and argue entertainingly with one another about ridiculous movies. There is no particular rhyme or reason to which movies we decide to feature on the podcast other than that they are ones we think will entertain (or annoy) each other. Come for the comedy, stay to listen to us drunkenly ramble on about random things!
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Jeff Seymour, acting coach of 43 years and author of 'The Real Life Actor' talks acting and the business.
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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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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2! This time, in timely fashion, we are watching "A Boy Called Christmas," coming out a mere month after Christmas because that is how we roll! Or maybe we are just way ahead of schedule for Christmas 2022! Either way, it doesn't have to be Christmas to enjoy, our antics are hilarious all of the time. Train Wreck Theater…
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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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Train Wreck Theater is finally back! It is season 2 and we are only, like, two weeks late for our thanksgiving episode! But do not worry, faithful listener, because we don't actually talk about thanksgiving at all! It's Thingsgiving (The Thing 1982)! Paul, Jeannie, Juno, Aaron, Moore, and Gracie mixed a few cocktails, had a heartwarming chugging co…
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