Samuel D. Walker, Jr. (he/him/his) is a director, educator, and arts administrator based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He knows firsthand how transformative a positive performing arts environment can be for youth as they discover 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 extensive experience supporting young artists, particularly middle and high school students, while also collaborating with artists of all ages. Samuel has worked alongside actors from Broadway, TV, and Film, with projects appearing on stages and in classrooms internationally in South Africa, on tour across New Hampshire and Vermont, and throughout North Carolina and Florida.

A skilled program builder, Samuel specializes in developing, unifying, and sustaining theatre programs that center artistic excellence, student leadership, and inclusive community. He co-founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth theatre based in Pittsboro, NC, and previously served as Artistic Director. Currently, Samuel leads the theatre program at the premier magnet middle school in Pinellas County, guiding students through rigorous, student-centered theatrical training.

Across all projects, his top priority is to create a healthy space where youth can be themselves and believe in themselves.