Jonathan has worked as an artist in residence for groups both young and old. He has served as artist in residence for teen and college leadership training workshops all over the world. He has taught for Jewish youth conventions (USY, BBYO, NFTY, etc.) in every region of the United States and Canada, at the Koach Kallah at the University of Toronto, as faculty for the Spielberg Fellowship in Jewish Theater (Foundation for Jewish Camping), and at the prestigious Limmud Conference in Nottingham, UK.

He has also directed and composed new pieces of ensemble theatre with groups of all sizes and ages. Jonathan has done this work both in the summer camp setting (at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin where he serves as Director of Performing Arts) and around the country. He has directed at Jane Addams High School in the South Bronx, Solomon Schechter Day Schoool of Memphis, Chicago Jewish Day School, and Talmud Torah in St. Paul, MN to name a few. Most recently, Jonathan has served as artist in residence for the past few years at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago where he has created and directed several pieces of theater including inthebeginning and I Am Jonah.

He can do these projects over a couple of hours, days, or weeks working with students or members of the community to create theatre that enhances their connection to Judaism, ritual, tradition, their communities, or any other goal you have in mind.

Praise for Artist in Residence Work

"Jonathan Ross is a remarkably creative young man. Whether dramatizing some aspect of Torah, or helping young people write an original script on a Jewish story, Jonathan both challenges and captivates those around him. Our congregation has greatly benefited from his remarkable work and we would highly recommend him to others.”
- Rabbi Michael Siegel, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago

"Jonathan's charisma and energy drew people in. Our kids and staff are still talking about him!"
- Ariel Greenbaum-Shinder, Regional Director, Eastern Canadian Region USY