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I am on the board of directors for a professional summerstock theater in Illinois. We are seeking an artistic director for the 2010 season starting in september of 2009. Could you please help me by suggesting areas to advertise this position- or where to search for individuals.
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john w. rylander
Hello John, I would certainly contact theatres in Chicago, the theatre departments of Universities, The Society of Directors and Choreographers, and Regional Theatres such as The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, and so on. And if I may recommend an individual, although I do not now his availablity, Walt Boyd,who may be contacted through lindaboyd_99@yahoo.com. Best wishes, Doc
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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
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.
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SAG
Education/Credentials
BA, MA, PhD in Theatre
Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting
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John Golden Traveling Fellowship
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