Josh Graetz

Meet Josh Graetz (he/him), a dynamic and versatile performer, educator, and producer originally from Victoria, BC. A graduate of the prestigious Music Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College, Josh’s work spans theatre, dance and film. Now based in Vancouver, BC, he recently made a splash on the west coast as Riff in West Side Story (CTORA) and Rooster in Annie (Gateway Theatre). He is currently playing Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street (Drayton Entertainment), solidifying himself as an exciting triple-threat talent across the country. 

Josh has performed coast to coast at Canada’s most celebrated companies, including the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, Grand Theatre, Drayton Entertainment, Magnus Theatre, Chemainus Theatre and the Charlottetown Festival. On film, he has appeared in features, commercials, and music videos. In addition to performing, Josh is a passionate educator and creative producer. Notably, he has choreographed and taught at Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People, the National Ballet of Canada, Confederation Centre of the Arts and Harbour Dance Centre. Currently, he co-directs Musical Theatre Mondays, a drop-in theatre jazz series in Vancouver featuring guest instructors from across Canada. 

Josh is also pursuing a Master of Counselling at City University. Committed to expanding access to mental health resources for artists, he plans to integrate his extensive background in performance and education with his clinical training to support clients in achieving both personal and artistic goals. Follow Josh on IG @joshuagraetz and @musicaltheatremondays.