Private Acting Lessons

Jessie Rose is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatical
Academy in New York City. While there she studied under Dr.
Roxanne Stuart and 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 fifth graders. Her
class made it all the way to regionals in U.I.L. Competition. Now Jessie
has over 100 hundred students (children and adults) in classes and
private lessons. Jessie is also the Director of "The Acting Studio" at
The Steven Stoli Playhouse. 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
and 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.

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 . . . Even if you are
not a devoted country music fan, chances are you'll enjoy this bright
musical parade." 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. Chris has also performed in
numerous productions. His favorite roles include Cletus in 'The Honky
Tonk Angel and Her Cowboy', Blue in 'The Crazy Old Ladies in The
House on the Corner', Bogart in 'Hope and Bullets' and King Earle in
'Sleeping Beauty'. Chris also starred as Pvt. Alfred Weaver in the
independent film 'Garrison' by Kerry Valderama which is pending
distribution. Chris also has over 30 credits as lights/sound/video
operator including 'Children's Letters to God' and 'Nunsense Country
Jamboree'. 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.

Sawyer may be the new kid on the block when it comes to the acting
business but he has hit the ground running. He starred as "The Baby"
in 'The Honky Tonk Angel and her Cowboy' for a few special
performances in March 2007. He also appeared in the press photos
for the Steven Stoli Playhouse's production of 'Funny You Don't Look
Like a Grandmother' which ran in 2006. Sawyer has a bright future
with many more credits and accomplishments to come.