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The Lab at Elevator Theatre Company is where adult actors push boundaries, take risks, and transform their craft. Each class is designed to inspire bold choices, sharpen technique, and strengthen presence. From scene work and monologues to musical performance, audition prep, and movement training, actors engage in immersive, hands-on experiences with director-style feedback every week. This creative, challenging environment nurtures skill, confidence, and artistry, helping actors craft performances that feel vivid, alive, and deeply resonant.
Meet Your Instructor
Josh Rigo is a theatre director, producer, performer, and educator known for creating powerful, emotionally charged productions that showcase actors at their very best.
As an instructor, Josh combines a director’s eye with a passion for actor training. He brings clarity, rigor, and curiosity into the room, encouraging performers to dig deep into their process, expand their range, and build confidence in their artistic voice through thoughtful, collaborative feedback.
As the Artistic Director of Elevator Theatre Company, Josh has built a reputation for bold, actor-focused work that blends artistry with precision. He holds a Master of Arts in Theatre Education and has spent years guiding both emerging and established actors in their artistic growth.
The Lab is a space to develop your artistry and skills in a supportive environment, entirely separate from casting at Elevator Theatre Company. At The Lab, the focus is on risk-taking, exploration, and skill-building. Participation in The Lab has no bearing on casting decisions for ETC. Our productions will always be cast through open auditions, which remain open to all.
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