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Kenneth D. Plonkey

U.S.

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Expertise

Questions about acting and directing. Questions about getting started in a careeer. Questions about training and schooling for actors.

Experience in the area

I am a retired film actor. I am a retired university theatre program director and professor. I am the author of "The Tao of Acting, Mentoring for the Aspiring Actor" to be published this summer.

Organizations

SAG

Education/Credentials

BA, MA, PhD in Theatre Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting

Awards and Honors

John Golden Traveling Fellowship

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
FRANCESC	05/04/12	10	10	10	THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE
michelle	04/29/12	10	10	10	Ok I'll keep all that In mind .....
Johnny	04/02/12	10	10	10
Taylor	03/07/12	10	10	10
brian	02/18/12	10	10	10	Thank you again Kenneth, It is lovely .....

Recent Answers from Kenneth D. Plonkey

2012-05-01 Job Hours:

Hi Jazmine, An actor, working on a film supervised by The Screen Actor's Guild or working on a play supervised by Actor's Equity Association, generally works an 8 hour day with time and a half pay for

2012-04-03 Character Portrayal:

Hi Sahara, Well, first I have to say that you should not seek advice on how to play your role from anyone except the director as it is very bad manners and suggests you do not trust him or her. Now look

2012-03-31 Is acting or dancing better?:

Hi Karo, When you have talent in two areas, it does make it difficult to choose. As you continue to take dance and acting lessons and perform in plays and musicals, you may decide on one or both activities

2012-03-31 Advice:

Hi Johnny, Being a theatre director is one of the most satisfying and creative artistic endeavors. I certainly enjoyed my 45 years of doing it. But it is very difficult to become a professional theatre

2012-03-02 Where do I start?:

HI Taylor, IF you are thinking of a professional career acting in theatre, it will take pretty much a miracle for that to happen. Not only are there not enough jobs for the numbers of actors, you are

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