Judy L.B. Zanin

Cell: 585-451-1413

Email: jlbzanin@gmail.com

 

Education

Master of Arts in Theology, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, February 2015-current.

Post-Baccaelaureate for NYS Teaching Certificate, Nazareth College, September 2016- current.

MFA Drama, concentration Directing, Syracuse University, Degree Awarded August 28, 2011, Magna cum Laude.

BA, History, State University of New York at Potsdam, Degree Awarded May 1996, cum Laude.

Broadway Teachers Workshop, New York, NY, July 2017.

 

Dissertation

“Fool for Love, a Comprehensive Analysis,” Advisor: Anthony Salatino. Committee members: Malcolm Ingram and Robert Moss.

 

Awards

Robert G. Boehmler Community Partners for Education, Palmyra-Macedon Board of Education, May 2016.

Presidential Scholarship, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, February 2015, August 2015, February 2016, August 2016, February 2017, August 2017.

Excellence in Teaching Award, Canandaigua National Bank, Spring 2006.

Best Dance Ensemble, Class A, Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s Stars of Tomorrow Competition, Spring 2005.

Private Student, Jennie Wnuk, innaugural winner of News Channel 8, Rochester, NY, Scholastic Arts Spotlight Award, aired January 2006.

Sawyer Falk Award for Dramatic Leadership, Syracuse University, May 2000.

Phi Alpha Theta, inducted Spring 1996.

 

Teaching Experience

Studio Z Lead Instructor, Palmyra, NY. Fall 2017-current.

Interdisciplinary Co-Teacher, Palmyra-Macedon Middle & Intermediate Schools with Rochester Broadway Theatre League Curtains Up! – Wicked, March 2017.

Interdisciplinary Co-Teacher, Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, The Importance of Being Earnest, December 2016-January 2017.

Drama Coach, Palmyra-Macedon High/Middle Schools 2016-2017.

Interdisciplinary Co-Teacher, Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, Romeo and Juliet, January 2016.

Guest Drama Instructor, Palmyra Community Library, Ham It Up, story: The Story of Ferdinand, July 2012.

Guest Drama Instructor, Palmyra Community Library, Ham It Up, story:

The Giant Turnip, July 2011.

Guest Drama Instructor, Palmyra Community Library, Ham It Up, story studied: The Five Chinese Brothers, July 2010.

Owner/Instructor of Studio Z: A Performing Arts Studio, Spring 2007-2008.

Private Instructor, Fall 2005-Spring 2007.

Teaching Assistant, Marketing Department, Syracuse University, 1999-2000.

Teaching Assistant, Properties Department, Syracuse University, 1997-1999.

Teaching Assistant, Geva Theatre Summer Conservatory, 1997.

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Professional Experience

Stage Manager, Seussical, Jr. Palmyra Youtheatre, Summer 2017.

Assistant Director, Bye Bye Birdie, Palmyra-Macedon High School, March 2017.

Director, The Importance of Being Earnest, Palmyra-Macedon High/Middle School, January 2017.

Artistic Director, School of Rock, Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, November 2016.

Assistant Director, The Little Mermaid, Palmyra Youtheatre, Summer 2016.

Artistic Director, High School Musical, Jr., Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, November 2015.

Artistic Director, Willy Wonka, Jr, Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, November 2014.

Director, The Ages of Man, Geneva Theatre Guild, April 2014.

Technical Director, Over the River and Through the Woods, Geneva Theatre Guild, April 2013.

Actor, One Day Pass, Playwrights’ Play-readings Series, Geneva Theatre Guild, January 2013.

Director and Technical Director, Schoolhouse Rocks LIVE, Jr., Palmyra-Macedon Middle School, January 2013.

Director, The Sound of Music, Victor High School, March 2006.

Director, A Comedy of Errors, Victor High School, November 2005.

Director, Anything Goes, Victor High School, April 2005.

Assistant Director, Blues for an Alabama Sky, Syracuse Stage, Director Timothy Douglas, 2000-2001 Season.

Director, Fool for Love, Syracuse University, 1999-2000 Season.

Assistant Director, A Life in the Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Director Robert Moss, 1999-2000 Season.

Director, Fool of the World, Syracuse University, 1999-2000 Season.

Stage and Tour Manager, Fool of the World, Syracuse University, 1999-2000 Season.

Assistant Director, You Never Can Tell, Syracuse Stage, Director Robert Moss, 1998-1999 Season.

Stage and Tour Manager, The Nightingale, Syracuse University, Fall 1998.

Theatre Technician, Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, Summer 1998.

Assistant Director, Golf with Alan Shepard, Geva Theatre, Director Mark Cuddy 1996-1997 Season.

Artistic Administration Intern, Geva Theatre, 1996-1997 Season.

Stage Manager, Props Master, Sterling Renaissance Festival, Summer 1996.

Assistant Stage Manager, Props Master, Bristol Valley Theatre, Summer 1994.

 

Educational Experience

Director, Broken Bones, Syracuse University, Spring 1999.

Assistant Director, Charley’s Aunt, Syracuse University, Director Malcolm Ingram, 1998-1999 Season.

Director, Watermelon Boats, Syracuse University, Fall 1998.

Director, The Rising of the Moon, Syracuse University, Fall 1997.

Director, The Stronger, Syracuse University, Fall 1997.

 

 

Community Experience

Actor, Historic Palmyra Cemetery Walk, Role Susan Carpenter Walton, October 2015.

Actor, Historic Palmyra Cemetery Walk, Role: Mrs. Henry Ann Fuller Townsend Perrine, October 2014.

Actor, Historic Palmyra Cemetery Walk, Role: Susan Carpenter Walton, October 2013.

Director, Death of a Volunteer, Palmyra-Macedon Rotary, February 2012.

Actor, Murder Mystery Fundraiser, Palmyra Community Library, October 2011.

Actor, Historic Palmyra Cemetery Walk, Role: Mrs. Henry Ann Fuller Townsend Perrine, October 2011.

Director, The Pink Lace Diamond, Palmyra-Macedon Rotary, February 2011.

Actor, Historic Palmyra Cemetery Walk, Role: Susan Carpenter Walton, October 2010.

Actor, Historic Palmyra Cemetery Walk, Role: Mrs. Charlotte Birdsall, October 2009.

Director, Street Performances, Scenes from Macbeth, The Palmyra Players, August 2010.

Director, What Happened to Sam Disney? Zion Episcopal Church, Spring 2010.

Actor, Historic Palmyra Cemetery Walk, Role: Dr. Harriet Adams, October 2009.

Director, Much Ado About Nothing, The Palmyra Players, August 2009.

Director, The Red Lamp, The Palmyra Players, December 2008.

Actor, Historic Palmyra Cemetery Walk, Role: Charlotte Birdsall, October 2008.

Director, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Palmyra Players, August 2008.

 

 

Memberships and Related Experience

Local Pastor, United Methodist Church, Finger Lakes District, September 2016-present.

Education Director, Clifton Springs United Methodist Church, May 2015- current.

Certified Local Lay Servant, United Methodist Church, October 2013-February 2015.

Choral Director, South Perinton United Methodist Church, September 2007- May 2011 and November 2012-May 2015.

Palmyra Preservation Commission, June 2008-December 2011.

Palmyra Celebrations Committee, June 2008- June 2010.

Nominee for Village Trustee, Palmyra, NY, November 2008.

Sunday School Superintendent, South Perinton United Methodist Church, September 2004- June 2006.

President, Black Box Players, Syracuse University, Spring 2000.

President, Sigma Alpha Iota, Spring 1996.

Member Sigma Alpha Iota, inducted Spring 1994.

 

 

References Available on Request