Q&A with Timothy Gulan

Timothy Gulan plays Luther Billis on the tour!

Can you share with us any special interests or skills that you have (fitness trainer, dance, cooking, knitting, etc.)?
Motorcycling, scuba diving, cooking, archery and hand guns, “Houdini Illusions” and I do a lot of movie ADR work also.

Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your background?
I’m Polish and Irish, one of 5 kids and all of my tattoos are real (except the ship).

Do you have a website? Myspace Page? Facebook Fan Page or Blog?
My website is Timothygulan.com. If you go to my website, you can find a secret blog for a puppet I have called “shekki the shark.” Also, I am “Timothy Gulan” on Facebook.

What are the most played song(s) on your iPod?
I can't stop listening to the Broadway soundtrack for Next to Normal!

Before this gig, what was your claim to fame?
I starred in the tours of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Some Like it Hot (opposite Tony Curtis). I was playing Hitler in a new Musical called The History of War before I got South Pacific.

What is your best on-stage moment/mishap?
I had to get to a Houdini trick on stage - underwater, with 2 sets of handcuffs and leg cuffs, in a triple padlocked container. I had to get out of it in front of people on stage and members of the audience were invited to inspect all of it.

Name your favorite guilty/pop-culture pleasure:
I love old martial arts movies, and I am a WWII documentary junkie.

How do you unwind after a performance?
I walk my dog Yogi! He's a Brussels Griffon/Shitzu mix.

Who is the performer you'd drop everything to see?
I am not like that at all. However, I will drive 13 hours to see a friend in a show. That is what matters to me.

The Sound of Music Sing-Along Event

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On the Road with Christopher Johnstone

Actor Christopher Johnstone, who can be seen in the national tour of South Pacific, has filled out a blog Q&A from Los Angeles! Keep reading to find out more about the tour cities he has visited and which city he's most looking forward to visiting!

Question: What city are you currently in?
Christopher Johnstone: LA

Q: What are you most looking forward to in this city?
CJ: Being close to friends from college and my three bros and parents in the OC. Visiting my favorite beaches: Salt Creek & Thousand Steps; living in Hollywood!! And shooting some episodes of “All My Children”.

Q: What tour stop has been your favorite so far and why?
CJ: I loved the layout of the city in Seattle. They had amazing restaurants, great shopping and nightlife. Their music and art scene is top-notch and the country up there is beautiful!

Q: Which upcoming tour city are you most looking forward to visiting and why?
CJ: Toronto - I’ve never been to Canada.

Q: What music are you currently listening to?
CJ: While in So Cal it only seems right to jam to alternative and alternative rock. I’m listening to Coldplay, The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie & Green Day to name a few.

Q: Name one item you can’t live without while on the road:
CJ: My iPhone. It’s necessary to find your bearings in all these new places. It finds whatever I need, how to get there and keeps me in touch with my fam and friends.

Q: What do you like to do when you’re traveling between tour stops?
CJ: Visit my place in NYC.

Q: What is your favorite song in South Pacific?
CJ: I’m in love with a wonderful guy. Whether you’re a guy or girl, the feeling of being in love is unlike anything else. :)

Q: Name one reason why people should see South Pacific.
CJ: Not only is it beautiful to look at and listen to, it teaches you about American history (which most likely has something to do with your own history) AND it teaches you about life and love.

Visit Christopher's official website at www.topherstone.com.
Read Christopher's bio on www.southpacificontour.com.

South Pacific is currently playing at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles through July 17, 2010. Click here to purchase tickets.