What Rosewood Stands For

As the Owner of Rosewood Theater, I feel compelled to write this letter to reaffirm what we stand for.

For most, Rosewood is a place of entertainment. For me, it has always been a reflection of who I am — for better or worse.

This experiment of “reimagining the gentleman’s club” has gone through many seasons over the past 13 years. And so have I. In the beginning, we embraced the phrase, “escaping reality and responsibility” — words that mirrored who I was in my 30s. But in 2019, when COVID shut down our business and I found myself within my own personal transformation, I asked, “What does our community truly need right now?”

Beyond entertainment, I felt a deep longing for connection in my own life and the world. So we began to bring people back together in more intentional ways. We lowered the music to invite meaningful conversations, raised the lights just enough to see into each other’s eyes, and added mocktails to our menu to offer a more sober experience.

Fast forward to today — and we’re still finding new ways to foster connection. And I can’t help but feel we’re living in a new reality. A world increasingly divided and disconnected.

Our intention has always been to bring people together in a good way. To do the right thing — even when it’s hard. To treat everyone who walks through our doors with respect and care. We’ve never been driven by money or power. It’s the love of the shared human experience that has kept us going — and in many ways, our success is rooted in that.

I remain devoted to being in service to you — to the diverse community of men and women who make Rosewood possible. Because beyond being a venue, Rosewood is a space for us to be in community. And beyond being a space, it’s a living dream many of us share — a dream of expressing and celebrating our most authentic selves. I truly believe we’re just getting started.

And with that said, if I’ve ever said or done anything that created distance between us — I’m sorry. My actions are my own and do not reflect the many people who make Rosewood what it is. In fact, some of them strongly disagree with me — and we care for each other just the same. Heck, I don’t agree with my own mother on much, but I choose to stay close to her rather than be right.

Thank you for your presence in reading this letter.

Thank you for walking this crazy journey with me - this imperfect man who’s figuring it out as he goes.

I promise you, there are many new and exciting seasons ahead.

Something powerful happens when we name something. When we speak out. When we call something in. That’s what I’m doing here — reinforcing what we stand for, and calling us all back into connection… especially when it’s hard.

If you have a complaint, please leave it here — I want to learn from you.

If you’ve had a positive experience, please share it here — so we can continue attracting more people like you.