Director & Producer
JUDY MOODY AND STINK AND THE MAD MAD MAD MAD TREASURE HUNT, Phipps Center for the Arts
- Based on the book series by Megan McDonald. Featuring young actors, grades 6-8. The producers requested the 60 min script be expanded into a 90 min theatrical experience. Greta added a number of musical numbers and interactive theatrical experiences between scenes, while maintaining the integrity of the published script.
Q: “How do you measure success with this age group?” A: “If they are learning and having fun.” – May, 2026 / Conversation between Greta and the Production Manager
ALL SHOOK UP, 4CommunityTheatre
- For this production Greta worked closely with her intimacy director to ensure the romantic moments woven throughout the show were dealt were in a respectful and professional manner.
“I loved working with you. I always felt so safe and seen with you at the helm of the show…you made it a really wonderful experience.” – March 2026 / Actor Comment
“Working with you felt like a Master Class.” – March 2026 / Actor Comment
PLAID TIDINGS, Artistry
- The production was performed in a black box space with no wings or fly space, which allowed ample opportunity for creative problem solving in order to achieve the technical requirements of the script.
“Featuring a fantastic cast of four that is a musical and comedy dream team, and direction by… Greta Grosch with her signature zany humor with heart, Plaid Tidings is, in a world, heaven. .” – December 2025 / Jill Schafer, Cherry and Spoon
“Director Greta Grosch guides the show with a sure hand, keeping the pacing lively while allowing the quartet’s musical talents to take center stage.” – December 2025 / Jared Fessler, Broadway World
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 4CommunityTheatre
- Nominated: Best Direction of a Musical – 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Theater Awards
“LOVE director Greta Grosch’s framing device utilized in this production… it makes for the most fun I’ve had at a Rocky EVER!”– Oct 2024 / Audience Comment
“Went last night, had an amazing time!!!! Definitely a must see.” – Oct 2024 / Audience Comment
I’M PROUD OF YOU, Theatre L’Homme Dieu
- Adapted from the book “I’m Proud of You: My friendship with Fred Rogers” by Tim Madigan. Greta worked closely with the script writers to create this particular production.
- Nominated: Best Direction of a Play – 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Theater Awards
URINETOWN, Lakeshore Players Theatre
“This production directed by Greta Grosch is overflowing with wit and even a splash of wisdom. Grosch fills the production with countless comic touches…”– April 2024 / Rob Dunkelberger, the Stages of MN
“It’s a fantastic production, with direction that hits on all of the humor and relevancy of the script. Greta Grosch takes the helm, leaning into the comic satirical almost campy tone. Everything is big, broad, and over-the-top, yet somehow still grounded with moments of humanity and heart.”– June 2024 / Jill Schafer, Cherry and Spoon
“It was just everything you want this social satire about a dystopian world with a water shortage to be – a fantastic production, with a talented and energetic cast, detailed design, fun choreography, and direction [by Greta Grosch] that hits on all of the humor and relevancy of the script.” – Jan 2025 / Best of Twin Cities Theatre / Jill Schafer
GUTS AND GRATITUDE: A Widower’s Cabaret
- Great worked closely with Joseph to help him tell this very personal story, mixing compassion with artistic vision.
“It’s a hit folks. It’s a hit. So incredibly good”
“We were sobbing one minute and laughing the next.”
“The show is funny, sad, emotional, heartfelt and honest.”
“People!!!!! You. Must. See. This. Show.” – October 2023 / Audience Comments
CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, Cedar Summerstock Theatre
- An original cast member of CBL, Greta has performed this show THOUSANDS of times, and was delighted to make new discoveries with this talented young cast.
“Don’t tell anyone, but I saw it 4 times.” – Rebecca
“Lots of laughter in the auditorium! ” – Sheryl
“It was an awesome performance” – Penny
“Hilarious show… still cracking up!” – Karen
– July 2023 / Audience comments
THE LOONEY LUTHERANS
- The Looney Lutherans have been together since 2006 and are constantly creating new material together, led and inspired by Greta’s vision for the group.
“Untie your shoes because you’ll laugh your socks off.” – June 2023 / Audience Comment.
“We were thrilled by the performance. I heard many say they laughed so hard, tears ran down their faces.” – Oct 2023 / Client Comment.
NOISES OFF, Lakeshore Players Theatre
- Nominated: Best Direction of a Play – 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Theater Awards
“Everyone in the nine-person cast as an absolute delight, and director Greta Grosch keeps everything hurtling towards the finish line in a beautiful display of organized chaos.” – January 2023 / Jill Schafer, Cherry and Spoon
THE ROOMMATE, Prime Productions
“Local comedy legend Greta Grosch directs the piece, which is perhaps why the comedy is so sharp and impeccably timed.” – June 2022 / Cherry and Spoon
“…a well-tuned, handsomely staged production, Prime Productions’ The Roommate makes for a worthwhile night of theater… (under) director Greta Grosch’s steady hand… ” – June 2022 / Arthur Dorman, Talkin’ Broadway
LEMONADE FOR THE LAWNBOY, Greta Grosch Presents
- Based on a coffee table book featuring 16 colorful fictional characters and some amazing art work, the show is also inspired by the true story of the book’s authors. Weaving all those elements together into a theatrical experience was a creative challenge.
“Greta Grosch has created, written, and co-directed a fabulous adaptation of the Lawnboy book.” – June 2015 / John Townsend, Lavender Magazine
A CHRISTMAS PUDDING, Open Window Theater
- Originally scripted for a cast of dozens, Greta was able to honor the show’s vision with a cast of four.
“Wondering what happened to wholesome, traditional Christmas variety shows?… A Christmas Pudding, adapted and directed by Greta Grosch, is a pleasant and nostalgic evening of readings and songs, strung together like cranberry and popcorn garland on a real Christmas tree.” – December 2013 / Janet Preus
Other Directing
Staged Readings, Cabarets and Other Theater:
- 24 HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL / Locally Grown Theatre
- CHASING MANET, TINY EDENS / Prime Productions
- I WANT IT ALL (I Think) and YOU GO, GIRL – original cabarets
- BABY and numerous other productions – Mankato State University
- Numerous other original cabarets and student productions.
Original Children’s Theater productions:
- Stepping Stone Theater for Youth Development – numerous
- Youth Performance Company – numerous
- Pillsbury House/Chicago Avenue Project
Misc Youth performances:
- Incarnation Lutheran Church summer program
- 4-H SHARE THE FUN with the Uni of MN Extension Services at the MN State Fair
Producer/Creative Director
Theatrical:
- Greta Grosch Presents / Lemonade for the Lawnboy
- The Looney Lutherans / Traveling Entertainment
- Girl with Guitar / Corporate Entertainment
- The Silly Sisters / Traveling Children’s Entertainment
Film/Video
- THE WAY TO LETNES / Documentary Film
- Verizon Wireless / Theatrical Short
- Minnesota Without Poverty / Web Series
- IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCTIONS / Feature Film
- SUGAR BACON ENTERTAINMENT / Theatrical Short
- Joke of the Day / Web Series
- Cinematography and Editing: Numerous Humorous Music Videos
- St Paul Community Ed / Numerous Student Developed Video Projects
Live Event (Commissioned):
- Gold’n Plump Chicken
- Underwater Adventures
- Minnesota Vikings 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Cardinal Glass
- Faegre Drinker LLP (previously Faegre Baker Daniels)
- Minnesota CLE
- Fish Richardson LLP
- University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center
- The SPAM Museum
Choreographer:
- Fridley Middle School Show Choir (2004 – 2012)
- Ellis Street Singers, MN State University, Mankato (1987 – 1989)
- Dance Captain, Numerous Theatrical Productions
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Acting / Directing
- Mankato State University, Mankato, MN (now the University of MN, Mankato); graduated Magna Cum Laude