#19 – Stephen Tedeschi: On Performing Arts, Being Italian, and the Joy of Christmas

Collected Clan: The Company You Keep

My guest today is Stephen Tedeschi. Stephen is another artist in my world, and we've shared many a stage together with him at the helm of numerous dramatic arts performances, which, of course, we talk about here. He's very much Italian, and his fantastic family is always nearby. You'll even hear some of them in the background a time or two enjoying life together, and this will give you an accurate glimpse into a typical Tedeschi family day. As always, we feature a Non-Profit Spotlight selected by our guest. Two actually. Stick around to the end where we have a special holiday presentation for you. Stephen is very much a fan of the Christmas season, and we've got a special surprise for you. Visit the show notes to see at www.collectedclan.com/stephentedeschi. There you'll see photos and supporting material and learn more about the non-profits Stephen supports. What We Talk About:

• 0:02:21 Why the dramatic arts?
• 0:08:19 Stage show history
• 0:10:39 Our creative paths crossing
• 0:12:30 Sewing, tailoring, and costume making
• 0:15:55 Gaining a son-in-law
• 0:21:06 The Arts Place and performing arts appreciation
• 0:24:48 How Stephen inspired my father/son relationship
• 0:29:22 About The Arts Place
• 0:34:24 Stephen's Italian heritage
• 0:36:37 Coffee talk
• 0:44:03 Life the Italian way
• 0:47:17 Origin of the Americano
• 0:48:37 Non-Profit Spotlights: Rejoice School of Ballet and Narrow Gate Foundation
• 0:51:19 Countdown to Christmas
• 0:54:01 A Tedeschi Family Christmas
• 1:00:21 The Spirit of Christmas
• 1:03:57 A Carpenter Family Christmas
• 1:05:33 Closing remarks
• 1:07:01 BONUS The Christmas story
• 1:12:07 BONUS The Magnificat spoken in Hebrew

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