about

Rose Gonzales (they/she) is a queer Filipino-American playwright and actor based in New York City, originally hailing from Costa Mesa, California.

They hold a BA in Drama and Theatre from CUNY Queens College, and are set to receive their MFA in Writing for Theatre, Film, Radio and Television from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2027. They’ve had the great privilege of workshopping and producing plays through Orange Coast College’s Student Repertory Theatre, ranging from 10-minute scenes to one-acts. Their play Five Faces (Oil on Canvas) has been selected for readings with the Chicago Filipino American Theatre Festival, Fishwife Productions, and the Larking House.

Recent acting credits include Ivan (Uncle Vanya, New York Fringe Festival), Medvedenko (The Seagull, A Very Good Theatre Company), and #00 (The Wolves, CUNY Queens College).

Rose’s writing work is primarily centered around Fil-Am women, queerness, and the complex modern relationship with grief and loss.

Besides theatre, Rose enjoys crochet, baking, tabletop roleplaying games, and spending time with their cats.