Bottagaro steps out of character

“Mario the Peddler” is originally from Sicily, but has made his home in New York City where he is a street peddler, philosopher and humorist.

“Poppy the Explorer” is an adventure seeker and storyteller who is always looking for something new he hasn’t seen before.

And Tony Bottagaro is a Colorado resident, father and entertainer who created them.

All three come from different backgrounds and have led different lives, but all three teach love, kindness and respect and all three are Bottagaro.

For more than 30 years Bottagaro has brought a message about the power of unconditional love to audiences. He’s expanding his…