Stephen Balantzian
Associate Professor Communication & Theatre Coordinator Media & Performing Arts Department: Arts
Degree Information
- MFA in Acting, Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
- BA, SUNY New Paltz
- AAS Fashion Institute of Technology
Courses Taught
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Public Speaking
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Oral Communication
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Introduction to Acting
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Honors Public Speaking
Primary Area of Expertise
- Public Speaking
- Acting
Honors and Awards
Stephen has performed on Broadway with Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner (Cyrano de Bergerac, Richard Rogers Theatre), off-Broadway (OHIO Theatre, Theatre Row), and regionally in theatres such as Amphibian Productions in Ft. Worth, TX where he is a company member. He has performed on TV: Law & Order (NBC, Guest Star), Traveler (ABC Television, Co-Star) and has shot national television commercials for Intel, Papa John’s Pizza, Food Network to name a few.
Other Achievements
Stephen is a board member of SUNY New Paltz’s McKenna Productions and performs locally with Mohonk Mountain Stage Company, Rosendale Theatre Collective, and Rhinebeck Performing Arts Center.
