Cast interview: Gary Sullivan

The cast interview series continues!  Today we talk with long-time VLOC-er and comic baritone extraordinaire, Gary Sullivan!

Name
Gary Sullivan

What's your role in Robin Hood?
The Sheriff of Nottingham

What's your favorite part of the show?
I enjoy the scene where the merry men get the Sheriff drunk. He thinks he's being so crafty and clever....and he's so not! I never get to play the villain, so I'm having a lot of fun.

Why is operetta important to you?
I like how operetta doesn't take itself too seriously. There is a warmth and friendliness to it, where grand opera sometimes feels (to me) a little remote and intimidating.

Why should people come see this 19th century show about the 12th century in the 21st century?
It's such an interesting mix of perspectives: an American look at an iconic English legend, at a time in US history when the Civil War was still very much in people's living memory. You can really hear the 1890's in some of the music.

When you're not performing in community theatre, what do you do? (job, hobby, family, etc.)
I am continuing a long career with Marriott Hotels at the headquarters building in Bethesda. I love crossword puzzles, old movies on TCM, and snuggling on the couch with my wife (in our newly empty nest!) to catch up on Jeopardy.

Thanks, Gary! Be sure not to miss Gary and the rest of the talented cast when Robin Hood opens on February 25th.  

Still shopping for the theater lover in your life?  Give the gift of operetta!  We have single tickets to both Robin Hood and H.M.S. Pinafore and 2-show season tickets on sale!  Purchase online HERE or call the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office at 240-314-8690!

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