In this inaugural episode, hosts Larry Pellegrini, Gret Gonzalez, and Concetta Rella delve into the creation of 'Tony and Tina's Wedding,' the original immersive theatrical experience. They are joined by Nancy Cassaro, the original Tina and creator, and Mark Campbell, the original Barry Wheeler.

They discuss the show's unpredictable beginnings, the inspiration behind its unique format, and how it evolved into a theatrical phenomenon. From the streets of New York to hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes, this episode is a deep dive into the world that blurred the lines between audience and actors and created a theater tribe that felt like family.

Tony n' Tina's Wedding: Creating a Theatre Tribe is a twice-a-month podcast that follows original NY director and later collaborators of the sensational Off-Broadway hit, Tony n' Tina's Wedding, that features interviews and memories of the show that created friends that became family world-wide. This podcast is produced by Virtual Arts, and edited by Christy Patti.Virtual Arts is a theatre and event company that connects artists and audiences globally to realize the full potential of online and in person productions by developing authentic works of hope, humor and humanity. We offer assistance, guidance and production value for online community outreach events that raise awareness and support families and artists world-wide.Websitevirtualartsproductions.orgFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/tonyntinaswedding.podcastfacebook.com/VirtualArtsProdsInstagraminstagram.com/tonyntinasweddingpodcastinstagram.com/virtual.arts.prods#offbroadway #podcasts #virtualarts

Welcome to the "Tony n' Tina's Wedding: Creating a Theatre Tribe" podcast, a twice monthly look back at the creation of the long-running Off-Broadway sensation, Tony n' Tina's Wedding, along with the families created along the way and current productions being undertaken.

Join podcast hosts Larry Pellegrini, Concetta Rose Rella, and Gret Menzies Gonzalez, along with technical support and sometimes co-host, Christy Patti as they chat with the theater-makers who made it all possible.

In this preview episode, meet your hosts and find out their Tony n' Tina origin stories. Produced by Virtual Arts.

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