Gustav Gauntlett is an experienced youth mentor in several 
Hip Hop programs in New York City.Starting with Optimus in 
2006, he brings the talent of a Hip Hop theater performer and 
mentors in innovative forms of song structure and performance.

He is also a full time mentor with Urban Art Beat, another successful 
youth music program at South Bronx Preparatory High School. He wrote, 
directed and produced "Big Apple Turns to Cider," a Hip Hop musical 
written entirely in rhyme and has performed at many venues including 
the Nuyorican Poets Café, West Point Military Academy and Ars Nova.

Gustav also re-wrote Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” as a 
Hip Hop musical and donated the script to the drama class at South 
Bronx Prep. to perform in its Spring show.

"The process of building relationships based on trust is the key to success 
when working with young artists, and Gustav lays this foundation from the 
start of every program."

Watch a trailer to Gustav’s Hip Hop musical here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMFuzPSZIHk