Her Story
About Rose
Rose Weaver began her professional career in 1973 at the Trinity Repertory Company following her graduation from Wheaton College in Massachusetts. Over five decades, she has built a distinguished career as an actor, singer, and playwright, performing in film and television while earning an MFA in Creative Writing from Brown University. She holds three honorary doctorate degrees and established a nonprofit organization in 1992 to leverage the arts for education, creating projects such as the play Menopause Mama. Weaver's work emphasizes mentoring young performers and bringing music to senior citizens to combat loneliness through initiatives like America in Song. Her advice to aspiring artists highlights the importance of rigorous training and treating the craft as a profession.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Rose
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Sticking to it, really, just hanging in there, not giving up. I listened to your recent podcast Never Too Late and a lot of what they talked about I believe.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Get that training. A lot of young folks think they can just walk on television but the training is very important. Understanding the craft. It's a job and you have to treat it like a job in order to survive. Learn to leave your personality, your opinions, your beliefs outside the door so that you can capture the essence of the character.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Being a Black woman. No matter how many degrees I have, it's always been about opportunity. We haven't had nearly enough opportunities.
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