Director & Producer

Theater Director

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 4CommunityTheatre

“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 response

Went last night, had an amazing time!!!! Definitely a must see.

– Oct 2024 / Audience response

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. Grosch worked closely with the script writers to create this particular production:

“I found it very meaningful, authentic, and vulnerable.”
“A very impactful play. Tons of emotion. The actors really took us there.”
“Wonderful production! SO well done. Very moving.”
“A unique and thought-provoking production. Greta Grosch’s artful direction provides a heartfelt journey that will make you look at love, loss, healing, hurt and friendship in a lovely new way.”
 

– June 2024 / Audience Comments

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

GUTS AND GRATITUDE: A Widower’s Cabaret

“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

“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

“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 Play2023 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

LEMONADE FOR THE LAWNBOY, Greta Grosch Presents

“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 

“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 Experimental Theater:

  • CHASING MONET / Prime Productions
  • I WANT IT ALL (I Think) and YOU GO, GIRL – fundraising cabarets at the Bryant Lake Bowl
  • BABY and numerous other productions – Mankato State University
  • Numerous 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:

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

WORK SAMPLES