sentences:  Pennell continued to experiment with his acting and writing craft in study with drama masters such as Milton Katselis and Daniel Mann.Pennell's stage work encompassed over 50 plays, including "The Poker Game", "Desperate Hours", "Pieces of Time" and "Dead Autumn's Soul".He wrote and starred in "The Signing" and "Close-Up" and won best actor at The Method Fest 2002 for his work in the short film "Five Minutes".