The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island has recognized longtime member Robert Del Monte of Oceanside for an unprecedented accomplishment: Del Monte has been a member of the company for 50 consecutive years, during which time he has performed in every major production the company has done, from The Pirates of Penzance in 1971 to the internet movie Very Truly Yours, Gilbert & Sullivan in 2021. Widely recognized as “the dean of the company” and “the backbone of the chorus,” Del Monte was presented with a special plaque commissioned by the company board at a ceremony at his home in Oceanside. The ceremony was conducted by Gayden Wren, a longtime friend and colleague who has ...