Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/Beginning the Acting Field

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I am 18, attending UCF in Orlando. I have always had a interest in acting, and it has inspired me alot. Besides taking classes in depth for another year or two, I was wondering if there is any opportunities or side experience I can obtain before taking up the classes.

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Hi Quentin,  Are you telling be you are a theatre major or acting major at UCF?  I need to know what in depth classes, and there are other opportunities that you might want to consider before and or instead of the classes, but i neec to know the details, so write me at kencospWaol.com so we can continue, thanks, Dcc

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Kenneth 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

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