Biography
Allen Plone is a DGA film, TV, theater, and commercial director, screenwriter, producer, and children's author. His extensive professional film, theater, and television credits include: Edward Albee's "Zoo Story," "The Cage," and "The Father"; Eugene O'Neill's "The Hairy Ape"; and Bertolt Brecht's, "Baal," as well as the award-winning, live TV concert special for "Earth, Wind & Fire: 2000 - The Millennium Concert" in Japan, writing and directing the indie theatrical films: "Sweet Justice," "Phantom of the Ritz," "Night Screams," writer of the following produced screenplays; "When," and "East/West Blues," "Muddy Puddles," "Night of the Serpent" co-writer with Chip Miller, "Stranger Paths," "Ride to Justice," "Seven Fishes,": plus the United States Post office promotional film, "Zip Code Detective," Clio-winning commercials for the California Department of Forestry, and documentaries "America's Rifle: The Garand," "Crocker's Dream (PBS Documentary)" and "For the Common Good." Wrote and directed the children's programs; "Danni's Tales,( 6 episodes)" "Firefly's Fantastik Fables," "Wow!", "Three Sillies Episode," and "Simple Machines. (for Walt Disney)" He directed and produced music videos for McCoy Tyner, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Bobby Hutcherson, Sun Ra, and Sonny Stitt. His published short stories include: "Rosebud," "Response," "West Coast Review," and "Cowboy of My Heart." As an author, Allen has several illustrated children's books in publication, including: "As I Sit in My Garden," "Ned Smiles," and "Music Fairies." His books are: "God's Words: Bible Verses for a Loving Spiritual Life," "The Baron: The Dog Who Taught Me Love" and "Compassionate Eye: Finding Love." As a lyricist, he wrote the content for 40 original songs featured in the hit TV series, "Danni's Tales." He has published 4 volumes of poetry.
