Gregory Lewanski
Tustin,California
Summary
Experienced with character development, aiming to bring authenticity and depth to each role. Utilizes vocal and physical techniques to enhance performance and convey roles. Strong understanding of stage dynamics, and a desire to establish a strong chemistry with all involved.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Scare Actor
Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Maintained high energy levels throughout long shifts, ensuring consistency in scare intensity from start to finish.
- Enhanced guest experience by embodying various scare roles and maintaining character throughout performances.
- Assisted with costume maintenance and repairs, preserving the professional appearance of characters on stage.
- Utilized improvisational techniques when interacting with guests, creating a unique experience for each visitor.
- Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
- Exceptional skills in voice acting, special body movements and facial expressions to elicit strong responses from audience.
Scare Actor
Save the Queen LLC
Long Beach, CA
10.2010 - 10.2018
- Teamed on clean up of set and location at end of performance to prepare for next performance.
- Promoted safety for both actors and guests by adhering to all guidelines and protocols during performances.
- Assisted set designers in constructing realistic environments, elevating the overall visual impact of the attraction.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues based on trust and respect, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced collaboration efforts.
- Adapted to various acting scenarios by mastering diverse roles, enhancing versatility as an actor.
Reiki Practitioner
Sanctuary Wellness Center And Yoga Studio
Tustin, California
03.2020 - Current
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
- Led monthly group with up to six participants focusing on meditation, reiki and self-healing.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Interactive Theatre Actor
Scareventures
San Diego, CA
10.2009 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling roles outside of personal comfort zone or typecast expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow cast members, fostering a positive environment for effective teamwork and collaboration.
- Performed complex physical actions on stage while maintaining character integrity throughout the duration of each performance.
Education
No Degree - Acting
ScreenActor LA
Irvine, CA03-2025
High School Diploma -
Tustin High School
Tustin, CA06.2006
Skills
- Improvisation experience
- Voice projection
- Role immersion
- Cooperation and following directions
- Adaptable
- Experience in makeup and costumes
- Impersonations and voice changes
- Character research
Hobbies
Many years of personal experience in regards to painting through various mediums, as well as writing experience. Cosplay experience in creating and wearing costumes to recreate characters from pop culture, as well as wearing them for photoshoots. Basic prop making experience. Historical reenactment experience since the age of 12, wearing and portraying historical characters for the public in improvised interactions, including the disciplined use of period-accurate equipment and clothing. Lifelong enthusiasm for the outdoors, including scuba diving and camping has also established a solid understanding and grasp of the outdoors and natural environments.
Timeline
Scare Actor
Knott's Berry Farm
09.2022 - 11.2025
Reiki Practitioner
Sanctuary Wellness Center And Yoga Studio
03.2020 - Current
Scare Actor
Save the Queen LLC
10.2010 - 10.2018
Interactive Theatre Actor
Scareventures
10.2009 - 10.2020
No Degree - Acting
ScreenActor LA
High School Diploma -
Tustin High School