Samuel D. Walker, Jr. (he/him/his) is a director, educator, and arts administrator from Raleigh, North Carolina, and knows firsthand how transformative a positive performing arts environment can be for youth as they find their voice and purpose. Samuel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a concentration in Acting from Greensboro College and is passionate about making Theatre with, for, and by Youth as well as Theatre for Social Change. He has collaborated with actors from Broadway, TV, and Film and his work has appeared on stages and in classrooms throughout North Carolina, New Hampshire, Vermont, Florida, and South Africa. Also, Samuel co-founded Circle City Theatre Company, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth theatre based in Pittsboro, NC, and previously served as Artistic Director. In any project, his top priority is to create a healthy space where youth can be themselves and believe in themselves. Feel free to connect with Samuel by email at samueldwalkerjr@gmail.com.