Jessica Rose

Director of Finance

Favorite Shakespeare Play:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Favorite Shakespeare Character:

Hermia

Favorite Shakespeare Quote:

“To thine own self be true” — Hamlet

Favorite Play that isn’t by Shakespeare:

A Christmas Carol

All-time favorite ASC moment:

(It’s hard to narrow this one down.) When we received great feedback from the auditors. Additionally, I thoroughly enjoy witnessing audience participation and reactions during the performances. Viewing as an employee and patron is a unique perspective and experience.

Biography:

Jessica has been a Stauntonian transplant since 2006. She has been in the finance department here at the ASC since August of 2022 and has been serving as the finance lead since June 2023. Jessica studied business at Mary Baldwin University with a double emphasis in accounting and entrepreneurship.

Previously, she worked for several years in different medical and Pharmacy capacities. During COVID times, she decided to take on a different career path. She then went to work as a CFO for a small engineering firm before being hired by the ASC.

Jessica enjoys fulfilling her love for the Nonprofit Sector, continuing her passion for the Arts, and bringing an upbeat and sometimes comedic atmosphere to the ASC environment. She is an adoring Mother of two wonderful young women. She enjoys family time whenever possible, hanging out with friends, listening to music, reading, and attending live performances, from ballet/dance, music-related, sporting events, plays, and everything in between.

Her interests include professional development, female empowerment, and accessibility to the Arts within the workplace and community.