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whats your opinion in someone joy , adore also talented in the following :

writing (plays-poems-screenplays-stories)

directing (plays - movies)

compose music

whats your opinion on thats ?
is that all may gather in one person ? if yes whats the interpretation of that ? what advice can you give to that person ?

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Hi AO, A person with ability in many areas, especially in artistic ones, is called a Renaissance person. I have written poetry, short stories, plays and non fiction books.  I have been an actor, director, producer, designer.  I used to play a little piano and guitar. I have been a gourmet cook. I was a bit of an athlete, I coached hs. basketball, and I used to draw and paint. It is cool to be that way, and most artistic people have abilities in many areas. You will have to pick the dominant one to follow for a career,but can always do the others as well 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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