TSA Alum Takes on Art Garfunkel Role in National Tour

Trevor Gill-Snow brings iconic folk-rock harmonies to The Simon & Garfunkel Story, including a homecoming show at Toledo's Valentine Theatre.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Trevor Gill-Snow, a 2021 graduate of Toledo School for the Arts, is currently touring the country as the lead in The Simon & Garfunkel Story, portraying the legendary Art Garfunkel. The production offers an immersive journey through the career of the most successful folk-rock duo in history, and Gill-Snow is thrilled to be bringing the show to his hometown of Toledo on March 4 at the Valentine Theatre.

Why it matters

Gill-Snow's journey from the ensemble of a local production of The Wizard of Oz to the center-stage spotlight of a national tour showcases the impact that arts education and community support can have on a young performer's career. The homecoming show at the Valentine Theatre is a victory lap for a local talent who spent years honing his craft just blocks away.

The details

Gill-Snow, who majored in musical theater, theater, and dance at Toledo School for the Arts, was selected for the role of Art Garfunkel after auditioning for the part last August. He then spent several months learning the iconic harmonies and preparing for the whirlwind of rehearsals and the start of the national tour in January. While the show aims to emulate the sound of Simon and Garfunkel on the records, Gill-Snow and his co-star also step out of the impersonation to share their own excitement and love for the music and story of the legendary folk-rock duo.

  • Gill-Snow auditioned for the role in August 2025.
  • Gill-Snow began rehearsals for the national tour in January 2026.
  • The Simon & Garfunkel Story will have its Toledo homecoming performance at the Valentine Theatre on March 4, 2026.

The players

Trevor Gill-Snow

A 2021 graduate of Toledo School for the Arts who is currently portraying Art Garfunkel in the national tour of The Simon & Garfunkel Story.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

A tribute concert and theatrical production that celebrates the music and story of the legendary folk-rock duo.

Art Garfunkel

One half of the iconic folk-rock duo Simon and Garfunkel, whose distinct vocals and harmonies Gill-Snow is tasked with emulating in the show.

Toledo School for the Arts

The high school that Gill-Snow attended, where he majored in musical theater, theater, and dance and began his journey towards a career in performing.

Valentine Theatre

The historic Toledo venue where Gill-Snow will be bringing The Simon & Garfunkel Story to his hometown audience on March 4, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I can't wait to be able to return home and to the Valentine, and get to share these timeless and universal songs with the people who helped me get here.”

— Trevor Gill-Snow (WTOL 11)

“Art really loved the show; he had a lot of great things to say about it, and he actually came backstage with the guys after the show was over and was just talking to them for a while about what his side of the story was, and all this. He had great things to say.”

— Trevor Gill-Snow (WTOL 11)

What’s next

The Simon & Garfunkel Story will continue its national tour after the Toledo homecoming performance, with upcoming stops in cities across the country.

The takeaway

Gill-Snow's journey from a local production of The Wizard of Oz to the national stage in The Simon & Garfunkel Story demonstrates the power of arts education and community support in nurturing young talent. His homecoming performance in Toledo will be a celebration of his hard work and the enduring appeal of the iconic folk-rock duo's music.