Drummer, Percussionist, and Audio Engineer.

Peter Gunn is a St. Louis, MO based multi-instrumental percussionist and audio engineer specializing in drum set and auxiliary percussion for musical theater. He has worked with many theater companies including STAGES St. Louis, Gateway Center for Performing Arts (GCPA), and COCA to name a few.

Peter has been playing drums since he was 8 years old. He has enjoyed playing many different styles of music over the years. He discovered his passion for musical theater over the last 8 years and has played in over 35 productions. He is comfortable reading various drum and percussion scores. He has begun utilizing technology in his setups, combining electronic percussion with his acoustic instruments. He also has experience playing on stage and performing in front of large audiences. 

He has performed with many award winning productions. In The Heights at STAGES St. Louis won multiple 2022 BroadwayWorld Awards including Best Musical and Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance. He has performed in several award winning productions in 2023, including Best Music Direction and Orchestra Performance for Grease at Ignite Youth Theater Company.

Peter also attended Webster University in St. Louis, MO and studied Sound Recording and Engineering. While studying studio engineering he also studied percussion privately and as a member of the Webster University Percussion Ensemble.

He recently closed his third season at STAGES St. Louis with Disney’s Newsies and Ragtime. Next, he will be performing with Disney Cruise Line as a musician aboard the Disney Wish.