Rose was born in Naples, Italy, the daughter of Mary and Allen Polkowski. She was raised in Macomb Twp., MI and performed in the family band,
The Odyssey Sound System, for many years prior to graduating from
Central Michigan University with her BFA in Musical Theatre Performance.
Career Rose started performing at a very young age making her professional dance debut as an acrobat in
The Nutcracker Ballet at the
Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. Soon to follow were numerous starring roles in various theatre productions. Once graduating from
Central Michigan University she immediately joined the cast of the First National Tour of
Oklahoma! in 2004. Rose moved to
New York City immediately following her run with the tour. She signed a contract with
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where she joined the original cast of
Finding Nemo – The Musical. Rose left the show to make her Broadway Debut in
Grease at the
Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City. During Rose's run with
Grease, she was able to shoot various commercials during the day. == Filmography ==