Cast interview: Bob Gudauskas

The Grand Duke ​opens on August 30th, and there are only 2 chances to catch this concert-version gem! Find out more about Bob Gudauskas, who sings the role of Lugwig in the show. Snag your tickets soon so you don't miss this hilarious show!

Name
Bob Gudauskas

What's your role in The Grand Duke?
Ludwig

What made you decide to get involved with The Grand Duke?
After having been introduced to VLOC and Gilbert and Sullivan in 2017, my life in the theatre has taken a sharp turn. Once I discovered that G&S operettas were basically my favorite genres mixed together, I was hooked. Working with VLOC on The Mikado and Patience happened to be all the convincing I needed to audition for The Grand Duke.

What are you enjoying most about working on The Grand Duke with VLOC?
I am absolutely ecstatic about the huge chorus, especially for a show like The Grand Duke. This piece has some of the most impressive choral work that I've heard yet out of Gilbert and Sullivan, and to see such a large and talented group fills me with excitement. I get chills at some of the amazing sounds this group has produced so far. Also ... sausage rolls.

What is your dream role/job?
Being in a professional Gilbert and Sullivan troupe for a living would be a dream come true. Granted it's a new dream, but that's okay, right?

What is the first musical/opera/play you ever saw and what effect did it have on you?
It's hard to put my finger on the very first thing I've seen, but it would be a toss up between Willy Wonka (1971) or Little Shop of Horrors. Both of these were movie versions, but they changed me from an early age and put me on the path toward singing in musical theater. 

When you're not performing in community theatre, what do you do? (job, hobby, family, etc.)
I moderate teleconferences and webinars with Intellor Group based out of Gaithersburg, MD. It gives me a chance to use my voice and acting experience, which I am extremely thankful for. Of course, I am always looking to take the next step with my acting. I do take on the occasional paid work in film here and there, but ultimately, there is nothing quite like live theatre.

Thanks, Bob! Call the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at 240-314-8690 or go online HERE to get your tickets to see The Grand Duke. Bonus - the September 1st show includes a sing-through (sans dialogue) of The Pirates of Penzance as part of the 6th Great Gilbert & Sullivan Sing Out!

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