My guest is Ed Fiscella. Ed is a Summer Stage legend. He directed the first Summer Stage musical, Anything Goes, in 1976. He directed the majority of musicals during the Golden Age of Summer Stage. Thirty-five years ago, he brought the Summer Stage magic to South Jersey as the founder of Mainstage, where he will be handing over the reins to his successors this season. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so, come along and have some fun. . .

We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here.

Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast created to engage Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein.

Please contact Ed at Please contact Ed at ed@mainstage.org

Find out more about Mainstage and its programs at www.mainstage.org

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Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases

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