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Column Headings:K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | Subject | K | C | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-14 | Cody | College and acting | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for answering my questions! You have helped so much!!! I will pursue some college and work with the local voice instructor who has ties with the industry. |
| 2013-01-10 | Prashan | Movies (Films) v/s Dramas | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear J. Spyder Thank you. Thanks & Regards, Prashant S Akerkar |
| 2013-01-10 | Prashan | Movies (Films) v/s Dramas | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear J. Spyder Thank you. Thanks & Regards, Prashant S Akerkar |
| 2012-10-29 | Kennedy | Just Curious | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. I forgot to mention that I have been a part of community and regional theatre for 7 years. I just wanted to make sure that I was taking the right steps. Thank you, your response has helped me a lot. I'll keep you up-to-fate on what's been going on! |
| 2012-10-27 | hugo | Acting | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you for your advice! |
| 2012-05-09 | Meg | Making it on Broadway | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a BUNCH! This really helped me! I will keep your advice in mind. :) I signed up for an intensive over the summer so I'll learn some acting/singing/dancing there. I am also looking into other classes. I just want to thank you again for your advice. It really helped and made me feel better about making it. :) |
| 2010-12-06 | Aubrey | Audition Angst | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much! |
| 2009-08-19 | Stephen | Performance question | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks very much for the great advice! |
| 2009-08-11 | margare | Young acting | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-03 | Jessica | music,acting,dancing | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you,oklahoma is where i live now.midwest city. |
| 2008-12-01 | Tracy | Experience or Education Best | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for both of your answers! I will look into the other colleges you suggested! |
| 2008-12-01 | jane | stage | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-10-17 | Brittan | Music theater duets | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks a lot. I'll definently check this stuff out. =] |
| 2008-06-23 | Julie | best training? | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much! |
| 2008-06-18 | Caleb | Audition Piece for Cuckoo's | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-02-26 | Rob | Theatre Collage | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-01-02 | BryanJr | Grease Audition; Good Audition | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-12-13 | Laura | College Auditions | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for getting back with me so quickly! The suggestions you made are extremely helpful, due to the sheer multitude of selections available. Thanks again. |
| 2007-12-03 | Cameron | singing | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks you very much. You are a big help. |
| 2007-12-03 | Dana | Live Theater | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appreciated the thorough and comprehensive comment. It was very well written. Thank you for your prompt reply and your encouragement! I will definitely think of asking you more questions about my acting as they arise. |
| 2007-11-29 | Cameron | singing | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again for your help. -Cameron |
| 2007-11-28 | Cameron | singing | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. That was a big help. -Cameron |
| 2007-11-15 | Alana | Casting Teens in Seattle | 9 | 9 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-11-02 | Dailee | Love to sing and | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot! ^_^ |
| 2007-11-01 | Enzo | Stage Fright | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. |
| 2007-10-11 | Cornesi | Plz Help i have | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your help. I really needed some advice from someone knowlegable about my major and thank u so much again for that person. |
Answers by Expert:
J. Spyder Isaacson
Expertise
Especially the Seattle theatre scene. Seattle is the number two theatre city of the nation, having more theatres than any other city (including Chicago!) except New York. I know the reputations of most of the local theatres, have worked with quite a number of them, and am currently earning the majority of my livelihood through live theatre. Beyond that, I have been a working professional for the past 10 years (after a long career in an unrelated field), have done just about everything in the field, and have done every possible type of theatre. Currently, I am also pursuing a new (and unexpected!) career as an animated film producer. (PLEASE NOTE that I am NOT an expert in music!) ***DO NOT*** ASK ME QUESTIONS REGARDING AUDITION SONGS OR MONOLOGUES - the answers require way too much information to be passed along by the All Experts system.
Experience
I have been an award-winning actor, singer, playwright, director and administrator (on various levels, all categories) for the past 30 years. A large part of my expertise has been with live theatre, although I do have a minor connection to filmed theater. I have done musicals, straight dramas, straight comedies, and experimental theatre.
Organizations
Theatre Puget Sound
Magical Mystery Troupe
Centerstage Theatre Conservatory Board of Trustees (former)
Express-Theatre Northwest (former)
Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater
Publications
Unrelated trade publications
Education/Credentials
B.A. in Theatre Arts, Gonzaga University
M.Ed. in Education and Technology, Western Governor's University (in progress)
Awards and Honors
Mutiple awards (ask for specifics), Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival
Valley Community Players, Best Supporting Actor
Past/Present Clients
C's Animation Studio Productions, LLC
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