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Hi, I’m Laura-Jean Schwartau-Swanson, a theatre artist and educator based in Saranac Lake, NY. I bring a lifelong passion for storytelling to the stage, classroom, and community, creating vibrant performances, devised theatre, and improvisational experiences for students of all ages. My work spans voice overs, acting, directing and choreography, Acting resume starts middle of page 4
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Adjunct Lecturer, Theatre Department at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
January 1, 1993 - PresentLecturer in Theatre Department; taught acting and theatre courses; adjunct faculty.
Adjunct Lecturer at North Country Community College (NCCC)
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996Adjunct Lecturer; teaching theatre and related courses; Involvement with Inmate Higher Education Program (IHEP).
Adjunct Lecturer at North Country Community College (NCCC)
January 1, 2017 - PresentAdjunct Lecturer; teaching theatre and related courses.
Instructor at Inmate Higher Education Program (IHEP) through NCCC
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996Instructor for Inmate Higher Education Program at Ray Brook facilities.
Adjunct Lecturer at Nassau Community College
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993Adjunct Lecturer in Theatre.
Theatre Department Lecturer (1-year appointment) at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 19891-year appointment in Theatre Department.
Graduate Teaching Associate at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1982Graduate teaching associate in theatre.
Private Theatre Acting Coach at Private Theatre Acting Coach, NYC
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993Private acting coach.
Creator and Director at Pendragon Theatre, Theatre Youth Camp
January 1, 2013 - PresentCreator and Director of theatre youth camp.
Owner and Manager at Northbrook Lodge
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2008Owner and Manager of Adirondack Great Camp Lodging and Dining Summer Resort.
Fitness Instructor and Membership Services at Hotel St. George Health Club
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993Fitness instructor and membership services.
Assistant Manager at Betsey Johnson Clothing Boutique
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986Assistant Manager.
Intimacy Coordinator at Pendragon Theatre
January 1, 2022 - PresentIntimacy coordination for Pendragon Theatre productions including The Woods (2022), Lost Lake (2021), The Last 5 Years, Dirty Blonde, Little Shop of Horrors, The Tempest, and other projects (2013–2015, 1997).
Adjunct Lecturer at North Country Community College (NCCC), Saranac Lake, NY
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Delivered theatre coursework and contributed to the college's theatre program.
Instructor at Inmate Higher Education Program (IHEP) through NCCC, Ray Brook facilities
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Coordinator and instructor for higher education coursework delivered inside correctional facilities.
Adjunct Lecturer at Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Taught theatre courses and contributed to department programming.
Theatre Department, 1-year Appointment at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989One-year appointment teaching theatre.
Owner and Manager at Northbrook Lodge, Paul Smith’s, NY
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2008Owner and manager of Adirondack Great Camp lodging and dining summer resort.
Fitness Instructor and Membership Services at Hotel St. George Health Club, Brooklyn Heights, NY
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993Provided fitness instruction and membership services.
Assistant Manager at Betsey Johnson Clothing Boutique, E. 60th St., NY, NY
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Assistant manager in a fashion boutique.
Board Member at Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, NY
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016Board member contributing to the theatre’s governance and programs.
Intimacy Coordinator at Pendragon Theatre
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Intimacy coordination for Lost Lake (David Auburn, 2021).
Artistic Director at The Veterans’ Improv Group
June 1, 2021 - PresentArtistic director, developing therapeutic improv programming at St. Joseph’s Veterans’ Residential Treatment Center.
Faculty Advisor at SUNY Plattsburgh Improv Troupe (SPIT)
January 1, 2014 - PresentFaculty advisor of improvisational acting student group, producing 2–4 shows per year.
Board Member at The Celeritas Center for Intercultural Equity
January 1, 2021 - PresentBoard member advancing intercultural equity initiatives.
Campus Committee Member at PSUNY Student Life Committee
August 1, 2021 - PresentMember of the student life committee supporting campus activities.
Actor / Narrator at Depot Theatre / Lake Placid Center for the Arts
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994Various acting credits in regional productions.
Board Member at Saranac Lake Ski Club
January 1, 2006 - PresentBoard member contributing to community recreation programs.
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre, Acting concentration at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026Intensive Summer Session at Circle in the Square Theatre School, NYC
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre, Acting concentration at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026Circle in the Square Theatre School, Intensive Summer Session at Circle in the Square Theatre School
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026Qualifications
SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching
January 1, 2017 - May 29, 2026SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching
January 1, 2017 - May 29, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
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