Heidelberg University is a community, a family, comprised of as many personalities as there are people. With our “5 Things to Know” blog, you’ll get to know some of them. You’ll learn about their Heidelberg experience and other informative, fun – even quirky – anecdotes. Together, they tell the Heidelberg story.
During a college visit to Heidelberg, Timothy “Gavin” Hubbard took in a performance of “Avenue Q” and got a backstage look at what the theatre had to offer. He was hooked – despite a little family rivalry (his stepdad works in the Admission Office at Wilmington College). Although he came in as a communication and computer science major, he switched to theatre and hasn’t looked back. Gavin has performed in seven plays and musicals and will have a role in this spring’s production of “Mamma Mia!” He’s worked back stage, too. “But I like being on stage more, especially in musicals,” he says. As a member of the Concert Choir and the Heidelberg Hei-Notes, he’s become quite a versatile performer. It’s been a great run, and it’s not over yet. “I had no idea that I’d still be having these awesome experiences as a senior, but I am.”
Arts admin
Gavin completed internships at Dayton’s Town Hall Theatre and at Newark’s Weathervane Playhouse, Ohio’s longest-running summer stock. Those diverse experiences in children’s theatre, script writing and marketing, along with his job helping professor Stephen Svoboda market Heidelberg Theatre, are leading him on down unexpected career path in arts administration.
On to grad school
To get there, Gavin has decided to stay at Heidelberg an extra year following graduation in May to pursue his graduate degree through the PlusOneAdvantage® Free MBA program.
Son of Charlemagne
If there’s one musical Gavin would love to perform in, it would be (drumroll here) … “Pippin.” He enjoys character-driven shows like “Pippin” where the lead is at a crossroads, looking to find his life’s purpose.
Hello, Dolly
Gavin admits to an “unhealthy obsession” with country singer Dolly Parton as a teen. “I had all her records and I even created a little shrine with memorabilia,” he says. Ultimately, he did get to attend one of Dolly’s concerts.
Pass the pepper, please
A lot of people may find this strange, but Gavin loves cottage cheese and eats a serving every day for lunch. Most of the time, just plain cottage cheese with pepper, but if he’s feeling adventurous, he may add pineapple.