August W. Staub

My dearest Pat, I have tried all the phone numbers I had for you - and to look up new ones, but was not successful - so here I am - your old pottery friend sending a note to you. Even though I did not know Gus, it was very apparent that you and he shared a full joyful life together - filled with enough memories for many, many lifetimes. Holding you and Gus in my heart and prayers. Lovingly, Vicki . Call me if you would like (770-957-7309). I love you, Pat.

After recieving my MFA I moved to Ohio and then San Francisco, but was lucky enough to work for Dr. Staub when he produced Highlands Playhouse. I loved him dearly and will miss him.

One day in the Spring of 1986, I received a phone call from Gus asking me if I was still interested in a Voice Specialist's position at UGA. (It had been many weeks since submitting my documents and I had nearly given up on the idea.) After talking to him for a little while, his voice put this newly-graduated MFA student quite at ease. While he called my references, I thought about the prospects of taking the job in Georgia. I had never been to Georgia, had never seen UGA, and wouldn't see it...

Although I only knew Dr. Staub for a short time he was a great man with a great smile. We will miss him and our prayers are with you and your family. Dr. Meg and Staff

Dear Pat,
I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Staub's passing. I wish I could be there on the 5th, but will be keeping you and he in my thoughts that day. Like many of the other entries here, his influence was profound on all of us. To watch him direct was a marvel, not to mention a hoot. Could anything have been more fun than those "Mikado" dress rehearsals? I don't think so. I still think of it so fondly.
My warmest regards and deepest sympathies.
Maggie Raywood

Pat,
We sincerely express our condolences in the death of Gus. We didn't know him long, but remember him as a witty fellow and lots of fun at Studio Group get togethers.

Dear Staub Family,
Soon after Dr. Staub came to UGA, he took a chance on a young girl with very little experience. He gave me the honor of being his secretary for over two years while my husband finished his Masters. Dr. Staub was just the best boss to all of us. He was a professor, head of the department, director, actor, producer, teacher, mentor, friend, husband and father among his many roles. He had a way of making everyone feel important and, in turn, making everyone want to do...

Dearest Pat: I'm so happy that I got a chance to see and talk with you both at the opening of Belle of Amherst at Theatre in the Square. But I feel most grateful that I made my way to UGA for graduate school where I could learn so much about myself, life, and theatre from that giant of a man. Even after school Gus (and I only learned to call him that within the last 7 years of our 20-year relationship) continued to mentor, praise, push, and care about me and my career. From UGA to Jekyll...

Dear Mrs. Staub and family,

On behalf of the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA), I write to express our profound sadness at the news of Gus’ death. He was an extraordinary professional artist, teacher and mentor, as attested to by his resume. He was a compassionate, wise and humorous individual, as witnessed by his friends, colleagues and students. We are all appreciative of having had Gus with us. He will be deeply missed.