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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
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Laurie-Jo Straty | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Doc: Thank you for your thoughtful ..... |
| Tracy | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for taking time to answer my ..... |
| Janet | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Kenneth, I want to thank you ..... |
| tzivia | 09/23/09 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | this expert shows how to do things ..... |
| Maria | 09/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Kenneth D. Plonkey
2009-11-04 Is Young Actors Camp in LA a good idea for my 15 daughter to attend:
Hi Tracy. Well I think she may be too young for the Senior camp and too experienced for the Jr Camp. But with her experience the senior camp may be fine. It sounds like the best camp for those interested
2009-10-26 acting classes:
Hi Tracy, IF you have the necessary natural talent to act, you do not need all of the classes, if fact, I would wager that you don't need any of them yet. It is a mistake of begriming actors to assume
2009-10-16 career change:
HI Leo, Well, there have been notable stars who did not start until they were fifty. so why not give it a try. At 50, one would hope that you have an income other than acting at any rate you will need
2009-10-15 Recomendations for MT school?:
Dear Ellen, Thank you for your kind words. I am always pleased to be of service. I will try to answer your questions. 1. I don't really think so over other similar schools. 2. Outside of Boston Conservatory
2009-10-09 Im Kayla, And only 13:
Hi Kayla, your reasons for wanting to be an actress to help your family are noble and wonderful. I am sorry to report that the acting profession is not noble, as it is only interested in making a profit
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