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This April, one of our board members passed. Gary was an honorable man who served on our board for 9 years. We included some bits of his beautiful obituary below that highlight his love for the arts and nonprofits, as well as some sweet words from our previous Producing Artistic Director, who worked with him closely.
A lifelong patron of the arts, Gary’s playbill collection numbered in the thousands, including a nearly complete program history of Actors Theatre of Louisville. He was also a performer in his own right who had leading roles in most of the plays put on over 15 years by the Harvey Browne Dinner Theatre. Just days before he passed, Gary proved he could still recite the Stage Manager’s opening monologue from a production of Our Town he’d starred in over 40 years ago. Thorton Wilder’s play emphasizes the value of appreciating everyday moments. That’s what Gary did.
Gary served on the board of the St. Matthews Friends of the Library and donated to numerous non-profits, including public media outlets and humane societies. In 2015, Gary joined the board of Bunbury Theatre. He became President in 2017 and held that position until May of 2024. In recognition of his many years of service, Bunbury and the Mayor of Louisville declared Sept 16, 2024, to be “Gary Luhr Day.” Gary, of course, said everyone was making a big fuss over nothing.
"As many of you know, Gary Luhr was the glue that held Bunbury together for nine years. I could not have held the theatre together without his leadership. I was proud to be his friend, partner in theatrical crime, and a fellow parishioner. Gary's infectious, but subtle, demeanor will be missed. " - Juergan K. Tossman
Bunbury is entering a new era of work, and we would love your support as we tackle some large projects this year!
If you would like to donate, please do so to support the future of Bunbury Theatre in honor of Gary Luhr.
