Rose Mitchell

Rose Mitchell

Part-Time Instructor of Theatre

Expertise

Theatre Dance, Contemporary Dance

A native Austinite, Rose graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a degree in Theatre/Dance in 2008. She performed and choreographed in musicals, dance companies and straight plays all around the Austin area for the following nine years, including multiple shows with Zilker Theatre Productions, the Austin City Showgirls, and the Wimberley Players. She then moved to Chicago where she danced professionally in contemporary jazz companies and musicals. Upon her return to Austin in August of 2018, she jumped straight into choreographing the musical Tommy for City Theatre and performing with the Dance Project, a contemporary company for whom she still dances. She had the exciting opportunity to choreograph Heathers for Southwestern University in February of 2019 and was subsequently invited to teach Theatre Dance. She immensely enjoys teaching her students each day and hopes she brings as much joy to them as they do to her. 

  • Biography

    A native Austinite, Rose graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a degree in Theatre/Dance in 2008. She performed and choreographed in musicals, dance companies and straight plays all around the Austin area for the following nine years, including multiple shows with Zilker Theatre Productions, the Austin City Showgirls, and the Wimberley Players. She then moved to Chicago where she danced professionally in contemporary jazz companies and musicals. Upon her return to Austin in August of 2018, she jumped straight into choreographing the musical Tommy for City Theatre and performing with the Dance Project, a contemporary company for whom she still dances. She had the exciting opportunity to choreograph Heathers for Southwestern University in February of 2019 and was subsequently invited to teach Theatre Dance. She immensely enjoys teaching her students each day and hopes she brings as much joy to them as they do to her. 

  • Works

    Choreography:

    Heathers, Southwestern University

    You Don’t Own Me, The Dance Project

    Tommy, City Theatre

    Jesus Christ Superstar, Wimberley Players 

    Cabaret, City Theatre 

    Carrie, Austin Theatre Project 

    Grease! City Theatre 

    Reefer Madness, Doctuh Mistuh

    HAIR, City Theatre 

  • Performances

    From most recent:

    The Little Mermaid, Ensemble, Zilker Theatre Productions

    Peter Pan, Ensemble, Music Theatre Works, Chicago

    “Rumours” Innervation Dance Company, Chicago

    “Seating Arrangements” Rasa Dance Company, Chicago

    Jesus Christ Superstar, Soul Girl, Wimberley Players

    Rocky Horror, Phantom, Austin Theatre Project 

    Catch Me if You Can, Cheryl Ann/Ensemble/Dance Captain, Wimberley Players

    Austin City Showgirls - Co-Captain Choreographer: performed in many high profile events and music videos including opening for Maroon 5, Eva Longoria’s Heroes, Univision’s Premios music awards

    OKLAHOMA! Ensemble, Zilker Theatre Productions

    Cabaret, Kit Kat girl, City Theatre

    HAIR, Ensemble, City Theatre 

    The Star, Featured Chorus/Dance Captain, Austin Lyric Opera

    The Music Man, Ensemble, Zilker Theatre Productions

    Handel’s Messiah, Soprano 1, Austin Symphony