About Greta
After graduating with a degree in Acting / Directing from Mankato State University, Greta got her first professional job in 1989 touring with Small Change Original Theatre, an educational children’s theater company based out of Minneapolis. She also began improvising as an original company member of COMEDYSPORTZ MN. Greta moved to New York City in 1991. After a brief stint as a fragrance model at Macy’s Herald Square, she continued touring and performing with regional theaters across the country until she moved to the Twin Cities in 1996, where she still resides today.
Greta bought her first guitar while out “on the road” and soon began writing comic songs. She recorded “Some of My Songs – by Greta” (on cassette!) in 1995, and used those songs to audition for Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop, the oldest sketch comedy company in the country.
After a season at Dudley Riggs, Greta went on to spend five years with the Minneapolis production of TONY AND TINA’S WEDDING, to appear in the world premiere of the musical BINGO at the Ordway, and to originate the role of Mavis Gilmerson in all nine of the hit CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES musicals.
In 1997, Greta began performing with her sister as THE SILLY SISTERS. For 10 years the duo appeared at libraries, schools and museums, and to create original family-friendly programs for corporations around the country including SPAM, Gold-n-Plump Poultry and Target.
In 1999, she created her first one-woman show, I AM BECOMING, where she made an amazing transformation into seven distinct characters before the eyes of the audience. Greta was asked to perform her one-woman show at a company Christmas party. The event was a huge success, and other corporate appearances followed. She began adding specialized content and training elements to her entertaining performances and, in 2003, her first production company, GIRL WITH GUITAR, was born. The company went on to provide specialized corporate entertainment and training around the country.
In 2006, Greta continued her fondness for alliteration by forming THE LOONEY LUTHERANS. The comedy trio continues to perform today, and they are available for your special event!
In 2005, Greta’s career took a turn when she became the scriptwriter for the annual MEDORA MUSICAL. She continued to script that show for 18 seasons. Then, in 2006, she began scripting the CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES musical franchise and has since penned numerous sequels and prequels, currently playing across the country. A member of the Dramatist’s Guild of America and the Playwrights’ Center, Greta continues to be in demand as a writer for a variety of projects.
In 2007, she became a member of Actors’ Equity, the union of professional actors and stage managers and, in 2010, served as Creative Director for the Minnesota Vikings 50th anniversary celebration. In 2013, Greta directed her first professional theatrical production, and she continues to direct theatrical shows around the region.
In 2015, Greta formed Greta Grosch Presents LLC in order to produce her new musical, LEMONADE FOR THE LAWNBOY. That same year, she also became the Chair of the Twin Cities AEA Liaison Committee, and continues to serve as an advocate for the theater community in the Twin Cities.
In 2022, she formed the production company IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCTIONS and, along with her production partners, is currently in pre-production for a Church Basement Ladies movie.
In her spare time, Greta travels the country as a motivational speaker and corporate trainer, serves as a scriptwriter for a variety of projects, volunteers where she can, and enjoys working with young people as a coach and teaching artist. A prolific on camera and voiceover talent, Greta also appears regularly in television and radio ads, and is represented by MOORE CREATIVE.
As an actor you generally submit your headshot, go to auditions, and wait for someone to give you a job. That can be really tough. Since the beginning I’ve tried to make my own opportunities and always have two or three new ideas waiting on the back burner. Stay tuned to see what’s next!
