Cast interview: George B. Perry

Happy New Year from VLOC! Both 2019 and rehearsals for The Gondoliers are now in full swing, and things are looking and sounding fantastic! Speaking of fantastic sounds, we are thrilled to bring you a cast interview with a new face at VLOC - the wonderfully talented George B. Perry. Welcome George!

Name
George B. Perry

What's your role in The Gondoliers?
Luiz

What made you decide to get involved with The Gondoliers?
I have a friend who has been involved with VLOC in the past and had great experiences so I thought I'd see what all the fuss was about.

What are you enjoying most about working on The Gondoliers with VLOC?
The cast is a blast to work with and I couldn't ask for a better production team.

What is your dream role/job?
I don't have a dream role (yet!) but I have always wanted to work more in depth with Washington National Opera.

What is the first musical/opera/play you ever saw and what effect did it have on you?
One of the first live performances I ever saw was a recital by Renee Flemming. What an inspiration! Her artistry astounded me and made me want to have control over my voice and of the audience's hearts like she had.

How do you think 21st Century audiences can benefit from seeing Gilbert & Sullivan performed today?
Gilbert & Sullivan has themes throughout their works that can resound with modern audiences.

When you're not performing in community theatre, what do you do? (job, hobby, family, etc.)
I am a massage practitioner and a dog-walker (with a dog of my own to tag along).

Thank you , George! The Gondoliers opens in just about 6 weeks. Now is a great time to snag your tickets! And if you're interested in seeing our production of Princess Ida in June, you can pick up a 2-show season ticket and save on both. Call the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office at 240-314-8690 for  season tickets or individual tickets, or buy individual tickets online HERE. It's VLOC's 40th anniversary season - come celebrate with us!

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