S1E19: L.A's Musical Theater Guy with Joe Celli
About this Episode
Joe Celli is a six time Emmy Award-winning Production Designer and Art Director, who has been recognized for his work on The Academy Awards, "So You Think You Can Dance," "American Idol," and TV Musicals including "Hairspray Live," "Grease Live," and "A Christmas Story."
In this episode, Joe talks about the unlikely call that shifted his focus from actor to art director, how he became the go-to musical theater guy in Los Angeles, and reveals how sharing his art is like sharing hidden parts of himself.
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