Doug Montoya

Doug boasts over three decades of improv experience mentored by Groundlings Ron Wilson and trained in acting under Duke Stroud and Whitney Rydbeck He cofounded The Box Albuquerques premier comedy improv hub hosting esteemed performers like Bob Odenkirk and Kevin McDonald The Boxs improv classes have garnered local acclaim instructing numerous students Hes the coartistic director of Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company CPTC leading diverse roles from directing to set design and acting Doug takes pride in fostering young artists within CPTC nurturing their growth His daughter Kelsey Leos Montoya an actor and filmmaker inspired him to establish CPTC providing a creative platform for youngsters like her Kelsey a cast member of Third Act now directs several Cardboard Playhouse productions