AboutKenneth D. Plonkey Expertise 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.
Organizations SAG
Education/Credentials BA, MA, PhD in Theatre
Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting
Awards and Honors John Golden Traveling Fellowship
Question Help! I have a BFA but want to desperately teach at a community college in my town but have to have an MFA. Is it even possible anywhere? I've been on Google looking but to no avail. I could get a Masters easily online for regular education teacher, but for Theatre---no. Can you suggest anything at all? Thanks!
Stephanie
Answer Hi Stephanie, Problem is MFA's tend to be professional training degrees. Thus nothing on line. You are looking at two or three years residency for an MFA. I found a couple of them that are preparation for secondary school teachers. IF it doesn't matter what the concentration of the degree is, then you could do one of several I found by searching for MFA Theatre Degrees. In many cases it would be just as easy to get a PhD or EdD. Might think about that. God bless, Doc
