Josh Graetz

Josh Graetz (he/him) is 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, he recently made his critically acclaimed stage debut as Riff in West Side Story, introducing himself as an exciting new triple threat talent on the West Coast.

Josh’s stage credits are as varied as they are impressive. He 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. 

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 and Confederation Centre of the Arts. In 2020, he completed the Teaching Artist Training Program at the Stratford Festival. 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.

Whether performing on stage, leading a room or producing an event, Josh brings professionalism, empathy, and contagious energy to everything he does. Passionate about strengthening the connection between art, mental health, and community, he’s excited for this next chapter on the West Coast. 

Follow Josh on instagram at @joshuagraetz and @musicaltheatremondays.