Our Team

At Broken Arts Entertainment, our prowess in the world of art and entertainment is deeply rooted in the collective brilliance of our team. Comprising a diverse group of gifted artists, each member brings a unique flair, innovative vision, and unparalleled expertise to the table. This synergy of talent and passion ensures that every project we undertake resonates with creativity and excellence. It’s this commitment to artistry, combined with our team’s dedication, that positions us at the forefront of the industry, making Broken Arts Entertainment truly exceptional in delivering captivating experiences.

Inspiration permeates every corner of our world, waiting to be discovered. Whether it’s in our daily interactions, the beauty of our surroundings, or the untold stories of those we pass by, inspiration is ever-present. However, in the hustle and bustle of life, and with our goal-driven mindsets, we often miss these moments, failing to pause and immerse ourselves in the narratives around us. Broken Arts Entertainment aims to redirect your focus, compelling you to truly see and appreciate the world in its myriad form,
Yet, we recognize that not all inspiration is external. Sometimes, the most profound sources of inspiration come from within. Our endeavor is to provide you with a rich tapestry of words, art, and music that not only entertains but also stirs the soul. We invite you to embark on this journey with us, to seek inspiration both externally and internally, and to embrace the beauty and potential that lies in every moment.

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Joe Swenson

President, Writer, Director, and Producer

Creative outlets have been a staple of Joe’s life forever. Author of the wildly popular young adult fiction novel, Letter #3 and the upcoming sequel The Key, writing is just one of his outlets. Actor, director, screen writer, and playwright are a few more. The goal is always to entertain, be thought provoking, and potentially inspire in whatever creative outlet that is being pursued.

While Broken Arts has been around since 2014, we really started to take off in 2020 with the pandemic forcing arts to be found in unique ways. Playground Rules was born out of this. None of this could be accomplished without the support of my loving and talented family first and creative and talented friends.

Jamie Lupien Swenson

Casting Director & Consultant

Jamie Lupien Swenson is a Director, Choreographer, Actor, and Singer. She is adding Casting Director and Consultant to her creative efforts as she’s been casting talent in the Maine theater community for over a decade.

Her directing and casting credits included but aren’t limited to Lyric Music Theater’s productions of Mathilda, Spring Awakening, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She has also choreographed shows at Lyric Music Theater for both Children’s workshop and Main Stage shows. While this is her first foray into camera casting, she’s been integral into casting several of Broken Arts Entertainment shows to date.

Helen Crawford

Producer, Assistant Director

Helen is a small town girl from Maine living her dream of acting and preforming. Helen stars as Kelli on A Fragile Mind. Her last show with Broken Arts Entertainment was Quarantine 2038 where she stared as Naomi Ruttlege. Helen started out singing and dancing at a young age and then later fell in love with acting/preforming. Helen also has a love for musicals and has preformed as Aunt Spiker in James and the Giant Peach, Florinda in Into the Woods, Grease, Annie Get Your Gun, and High School Musical. Along with acting Helen also is a Producer for A Fragile Mind and was a guest Executive Producer on episode 6 of Quarantine.

Jack Davis

Producer, Assistant Director

Jack has been involved in theater since he was 11 years old. He has done many plays with the middle and high schools as well as the Belfast Maskers. The Maskers is where he met Joe Swenson 20 years ago. Since then Jack has worked with Joe in a number of projects from plays to improv to a post-apocalyptic Zoom series. Jack joined the Fragile Minds as an assistant director, stepping behind the curtain for the first time. He has enjoyed the challenge of working with our company.

Zara Boss

Composer

Zara has been performing in community and professional theatre in and around Maine for over 7 years, having found a love for all things acting, singing, and dance at a very young age. She just completed an online Musical Theatre Acting Intensive (MTAI) with Boston Conservatory at Berklee and got to sing in a masterclass with Broadway’s Laura Benanti. Zara studied voice with the amazing Gloria Bonnin for 7 years and currently takes private voice lessons with Jane Clukey. She also studies ballet with Elizabeth Drucker at The Ballet School. When she’s not performing, Zara enjoys drawing, embroidering, vegan baking, reading, writing songs, and playing her guitar.

Listen to her music by clicking here.