Episode 7 - Annie Talks with Alphonso Walker Jr in "Beauty and the Beast"

In this podcast, Annie Talks to a good friend, Alphonso Walker Jr who relocated from his home state, Florida, to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in Television and Film. I met Alphonso a few years ago and together we performed in the musical “Chess” in the city of Long Beach. He is a very talented singer/actor/dancer who has the drive and dream to be in TV & Film. Alphonso, in this podcast, has a positive spin on taking challenges and turning them into opportunities to adjust, rather than conform to the norm. This philosophy is the key factor in what sets himself apart from others. He has demonstrated a strong work ethic in all that he does, and I can certainly attest to that, having seen first hand his dedication in all performances and any leading or supporting role he lands. He also shares tips for aspiring actors to know, but above all else, the most important lesson is to BE YOURSELF. Alphonso will be performing in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at The Taylor Performing Arts Center through December 3, 2017. For tickets and show times, visit lktaylorperformingarts.com. ABOUT ALPHONSO WALKER JR Alphonso Walker Jr. is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance and Minor in Dance. He specializes in Musical Theatre and Dance, and holds the firm belief that dancing is fun that everyone can in enjoy. At Florida Atlantic University, Alphonso performed in Cabaret (Ensemble), Beauty and the Beast (The Beast) and was an active member of the Department of Theatre and Dance Student Choreography Showcase. His First professional job was at Jubilee Dance Theatre of Ft. Lauderdale, FL as an ensemble dancer under the Artistic Direction of Lu Welters. Dancing his way into a position as a semifinalist on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance for the Miami segment Alphonso was not selected for Vegas. However he returned to the stage in The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Romeo and Juliet (Peter/Gregory/Ball Dancer). His more recent performances are in Westside Story (Pepe), Footloose (Cowboy Bobby) and Jesus Christ SuperStar (Simon) and is excited to be a part of this talented cast in Dream Girls. Here now is my conversation with Alphonso Walker Jr.