Vanessa Morosco

Executive Director

Member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).

‡ Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)

Bringing more than two decades of dedicated service to the ASC, Vanessa has been a cornerstone of the Center’s growth. Her diverse contributions include directing productions for resident and touring troupes, founding educational programs for community members of all ages, and establishing leadership training sessions for both international executives and Continuing Legal Education. Vanessa’s journey with the ASC began as a performer in over 25 productions on the Blackfriars Playhouse stage, dating back to our inaugural season in 2002.

Beyond the ASC, Vanessa is recognized globally for her expertise in drama-based training and development. She has worked with multinational corporations and business schools worldwide on Leadership & Communication Training through her organization, Impact Drama (impactdrama.net). Vanessa is also the co-founder of the 50/50 Shakespeare Project™, dedicated to advancing gender equity in the workplace of Shakespeare’s plays (5050shakespeare.com). She serves on the Executive Committee of the Shakespeare Theatre Association. A proud member of Actors Equity Association and Stage Directors & Choreographers Society, Vanessa holds an M.A. in Ethics from Yale University.

Vanessa is also the creator and facilitator of Ethical Leadership in the Arts, a strategic framework for identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas in the creative process and beyond. She offers private executive coaching, department-level training, and company-wide programs designed to strengthen ethical decision-making and support cultural transformation in arts institutions and beyond. The approach earned her an Indie Theatre Fund Grant for innovation in the field.

Relocating from New York City, Vanessa is dedicated to the shared experience in the Blackfriars Playhouse and beyond.