Penny Templeton

Teaches at Penny Templeton Studio

Ms. Templeton ‘s artistry is the culmination of four generations of theatre actresses. Although Penny was warned by her family not to go on the Stage she embraced her legacy and began performing and studying under such masters as Paul Sorvino and Wynn Handman. Highlights of her career include starring in Joyce Carol Oates’ “I Stand Before You Naked” at the American Place Theatre, and as Paul Sorvino’s wife in “All The King’s Men”. Her unique coaching methods and techniques have garnered attention and recognition from industry peers. She has been called upon to offer her expertise for articles in national magazines and is currently writing her book, Acting Under Fire: Creating Acting Lions. Ms. Templeton has been a finalist Judge for the NY Film Festival, Daytime Emmys and Cable Ace Awards. She taught ‘Acting for the Camera’ – to the MFA students at Columbia University . She is featured in Glenn Alterman’s book Promoting Your Acting Career, and Ronald Rand’s Acting Teachers of America. Penny works with actors on Broadway, Off-Broadway, as well as in Regional Theatre. Feature Films, Prime time and Daytime Television.