
Doug Montoya
Biography
Doug boasts over three decades of improv experience, mentored by Groundlings' Ron Wilson and trained in acting under Duke Stroud and Whitney Rydbeck. He co-founded The Box, Albuquerque’s premier comedy improv hub, hosting esteemed performers like Bob Odenkirk and Kevin McDonald. The Box's improv classes have garnered local acclaim, instructing numerous students. He's the co-artistic 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.
Coyote vs. Acme
Dead for a Dollar
My Best Friend's Wedding Planner
Buffalo Buffalo Turquoise Buffalo
Psycho Bettys from Planet Pussycat
Third Act
Pulling Push Doors
Vic Browder
Kristin K. Berg
Lauren Poole
Kelsey Leos Montoya
Christoph Waltz
Willem Dafoe
Amanda Righetti
Eric Bauza
Hamish Linklater
John Cena
Luis Guzmán
Kenneth Choi