KEN JONES
Ken Jones earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting/Directing from the University of Florida, a Master of Fine Arts degree in Playwriting from the University of Virginia and continued on to graduate in Playwriting from the Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. Jones has had 27 produced with 10 published, 9 musicals, 4 CD’s of original soundtrack scores and listings in several anthologies and monologue books. Jones began his playwriting career with the Off -Broadway production of his play, A RED EAGLE FALLING, produced at the Writer’s Theatre in New York City. His play, DARKSIDE, was chosen as TIME Magazine’s Critic Choice and was also recognized as one of the Best Plays of the 1980’s. Jones was a member of the prestigious Warner Bros. Television Writer’s Workshop and went on to serve as the Head of Development for Light Point Entertainment at Disney/MGM Studios for the development and creation of content for animation, television and film. He has received Telly Awards, Communicator’s Awards, the Post-Corbett award for Best Literary Artist, a Delauney Playwriting Award, the Kentucky Playwright’s Award, the Trailblazer Educator’s Award, seven Acclaim Awards, six International awards for screenwriting and filmmaking, and two Emmy nominations. Ken is an active member of the Dramatist Guild of America, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and a member of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.