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Kenneth D. Plonkey

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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

  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 679
  • Volunteer Since 2007-07-24
  • Prestige Points 5290

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Recent Answers from Kenneth D. Plonkey

2009-11-14 Acting:

Hello Justin, There just aren't many casting calls in MI. I would like to know how much acting you have done up to this point. Taking classes is not getting experience. Only acting in plays and films

2009-11-08 acting technique:

Hello Ingrid, you are most welcome for my replies. I find I must agree with you on your analysis of what happens when someone tries to apply technique while acting. You have it exactly. You will find your

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

 

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