The Rose Theatre Co.

Jessie Rose

Rose Theatre Co Owner/ Producer

Director of The Acting Studio- The Rose Theatre Co
Director
Actress
Singer
Writer
Mother

Jessie Rose is a graduate of The American Music and Dramatic
Academy in New York City. While there, she studied under Dr.
Roxanne Stuart & received her certification in stage combat. After
graduation Jessie returned home to New Braunfels, Tx. She got her
start as an acting coach teaching a duet class for 5th graders. Her
class made it all the way to regionals in U.I.L. Competition. Now Jessie has over 100 hundred students (children & adults) in classes & private lessons.

Jessie is extremely proud of the success of the Kreative Kids and Kreative Teens, her students at the
Playhouse. Aside from teaching Jessie has many talents. Jessie
directed the critically acclaimed 'Children's Letters to God'. "Jessie
Rose directs the show well, getting entertaining performances from
her gifted cast." says the Express News. She's also a talented actress & singer. One of her favorite roles was Sister Robert Anne in 'Nunsense Country Jamboree'. "Jessie Rose is a hoot as the street-savvy, Brooklyn-born Sister Robert Anne", says the Express News. Jessie had fun as Millie in 'Hang Em High in the Selma Sky',
"Jessie Rose flounces prettily and mugs with cartoonish glee as
scheming vixen Millie.". And her favorite role as Lana Mae in 'Honky
Tonk Laundry', "The main reason to see the show is Rose, who
sounds a little like Natalie Maines.".Jessie recently gave birth to her beautiful son Sawyer who is the love of her life.

Sara Albers

Box Office Manager

Monique Sleeper

Actress

Jon Smith

Writer- Dawnview Crew/Shock Puppets, Actor

Chris Manley

Executive Producer- The Rose Theatre Co

Executive Producer- Dawnview Crew Entertainment

Writer
Actor
Director
Technical Director- The Rose Theatre Co

Creator of The Dawnview Crew and Shock Puppets

Father

Chris' debut as a playwright came in 2005 with 'Home for the Holidays
2005' which ran at the Steven Stoli Playhouse. "Home for the
Holidays was rich in holiday spirit" said the Express News. The world
premiere of Chris' western musical comedy "The Honky Tonk Angel
and her Cowboy" opened in 2007 with critical acclaim, "'Honky Tonk
Angel' entertains with delightful, foot tapping fun . . . " said the Express News. This show was also named
Best Musical of 2007 by the readers of the San Antonio Current
Magazine. His second installment of the 'Home For The Holidays'
series debuted in December 2007.

In 2009 Chris and lifelong friend Robert Bond created 'The Dawnview Crew Sketch Comedy Show' which is billed as San Antonio's family friendly 'SNL'. It's creation co-incided with the creation of The Rose Theatre Co (his wife's theatre and acting school) As Exectutive Producer of The Rose Chris produced several original scripts including 'Bomb Squad', 'The 09ers' and 'Shock Puppets'. Chris also starred as Pvt. Alfred Weaver in the
feature film 'Garrison' which viewed at The Cannes Film Festival in 2008. Chris also has over 50 credits as lights/sound/video
operator/ designer. Chris became a father May 23rd 2006 when Sawyer came into our world. He dedicates all performances to Sawyer and his
loving wife Jessie Rose.

Melissa Fey

Voice & Piano Instructor

Ashley Pulido

Photographer

Theatre Tots

Robert Bond

Co-creator of The Dawnview CrewExecutive Producer Dawnview Crew Entertainment

I just wanted to say thank you for helping my kids build their confidence. It has made a great impact on their grades in school as well as the real world. Both were too shy to make presentations in class. Now they love speaking up and feeling that they have something to contribute to others. I could not be more proud!

Thanks again, Mrs. Beth H. (after a 12 week course & performance)