A comedy about an exceptionally dysfunctional acting class. Playing unsuspecting college students, Liz and Jill set off to find the most influential acting teacher of the decade and soon discover a heralded guru named Kenneth LaPoubelle. After a visit to Ken's class and a series of interviews with his present and former students, they realize that Ken's reputation might exceed his talent.
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Jill Hennessy
Amanda Smythe/Jill/Anonymous
Known for
Law & Order
City on a Hill
Elizabeth Holder
Liz
Also in
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Jody Booth
Starr De Moore
Also in
House
American Dreams
Ken Murton
Kenneth LaPoubelle
Also in
Shortcut to Happiness
Jacqueline Hennessy
Jacquie Everton
Also in
Love It or List It
Dead Ringers
Will Arnett
Will Bennett
Known for
BoJack Horseman
The Lego Batman Movie
Paolo Mastropietro
Paolo Conte
Known for
Exit Wounds
Austin Pendleton
Bobby Austin
Known for
Finding Nemo
A Beautiful Mind
Chris Noth
Martin Ballsac
Known for
Sex and the City
Law & Order
Jerry Orbach
Self
Known for
Beauty and the Beast
Dirty Dancing
Alec Baldwin
Self
Known for
Beetlejuice
The Boss Baby
Regina King
Self
Known for
Watchmen
The Leftovers
Jill Hennessy Director · Elizabeth Holder Director Elizabeth Downer Editor
United States release April 29, 2000 · Produced in United States
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United States
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Release dates
United States · April 29, 2000
Premiere · Maryland Film Festival
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