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I was wondering what kind of education is needed to become a director. Would my best bet be to get out of Michigan for it?
Casie, Stage director or film director? For stage, an undergraduate general theatre major at a good Mich, school, then an MFA at Yale Drama school for professional directing. For educational directing, an MA, MFA and or PhD depending what kind of school. For film, a good film making school such as LA Film School, USC or UCLA.
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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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