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Expert Profile: Paul B. Crook

Expertise: I am qualified to answer questions regarding acting styles (including both straight and musical theatre), audition techniques, directorial questions, script analysis, casting, script selection, and theatre curricula. I cannot answer questions regarding acting/directing for TV or Film, technical theatre, theatre/stage management, theatre history, or dramaturgy. Please do not ask questions regarding homework, as I will not answer those.

Experience in the area
I have worked professionally as an actor and director at various theatres around the country for fifteen years. I have worked with outdoor theatres, dinner theatres, and Shakespeare Festivals. I currently serve as the acting/directing professor at Louisiana Tech University.

Organizations
Southeastern Theatre Confrerence and Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Publications
SOUTHERN THEATRE, SETC News, five original scripts (two 10 minute, two one act, one full-length) produced

Education/Credentials
I hold an MFA in Theatre from the University of Alabama and a BS degree in Language Arts from the University of Alabama.

Awards and Honors
Druid Arts Awards for Theatre Practitioner of the Year and Theatre Educator of the Year; T. Earle Johnson Award

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 340
Knowledge	9.55 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.82 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.91 Best of the best
Politeness	9.91 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		43

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
8	10	10	10	05/22/08
10	10	10	10	05/21/08
10	10	10	10	04/23/08
10	10	10	10	03/26/08
10	10	10	10	03/25/08

User Comments

Great - Thanks!
(Tammy on 05/22/08)

Thank you so much. I will look into those songs.
(Brent on 05/21/08)

Thanks do muvh for your advise.
(Rachel on 04/23/08)

Thanks for the suggestions, Paul! =)
(Jennifer on 03/26/08)

Thank you so much Paul! I will definitely use your advise!
(Emily on 03/25/08)

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Recent Answers from Paul B. Crook

2008-05-29 acting in musicals: Jade: I'm sorry, but since I live in the States, I don't know much about acting training programs for teens in London. I would suggest that you check with the drama teacher or counsellor at yuor school...

2008-05-21 Audition Songs: Hi, Evan! For the up-tempo, I would suggest "Consider Yourself" from OLIVER. Dodger is an adventurous character who parallels Jack pretty well. For the ballad, why not try "Edelweiss" from SOUND OF...

2008-05-21 Competition Piece: Hi, Brent! If you are looking for something that allows you to belt, you might look at "I Love to Cry at Weddings" from SWEET CHARITY. If you want more of a down-tempo song that allows you to act more...

2008-04-29 What directors look for?: Hi, Andrea! One of the keys in community theatres is just having a willingness to get involved. Even if you're not cast, being willing to take on another role--working backstage, front of house, etc...

2008-04-29 What directors look for?: Hi, Andrea! There's not really a simple answer to your question(s) because there are so many variables. Directors in community theatre, educational theatre, and professional theatre all have different...

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