Los Angeles performer brings one-man show to West campus
<p>“DON'T CALL ME WALTER!,” the one-person show written and performed by Arizona State University alumnus Christian Moralde, comes to Arizona for a limited engagement May 27 and 28. Performances begin at 7 p.m. at ASU’s West campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. The show will be presented at Second Stage West, in the lower level of the University Center Building.</p><separator></separator><p>Tickets, priced at $14, may be purchased online at <a href="http://www.plays411.com/walter">www.plays411.com/walter</a>. Tickets also will be available at the door.</p><separator></separator><p>Based on Moralde’s life story, the 90-minute show centers around Moralde’s experiences growing up as a self-described fat, OCD-ridden, Filipino boy with a nun-like mom. Moralde takes the audience onto a personal journey of living life with models as he enters the Los Angeles-based entertainment industry...all while wearing a Rolex watch with a history. Featuring personal anecdotes full of past celebrity encounters, biting humor and candid drama, this original show has been met with critical acclaim.</p><separator></separator><p>“DON'T CALL ME WALTER!,” which premiered in Los Angeles in 2005, is directed by Emmy winner Charles St. Clair, a faculty member in ASU’s <a title="New College homepage" href="http://newcollege.asu.edu/" target="_blank">New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences</a>. St. Clair is known for his directing work with Valley theater organizations including Arizona Jewish Theatre Company, iTheatre Collaborative, Black Theatre Troupe and others.</p><separator></separator><p>Bringing “DON'T CALL ME WALTER!” to Arizona marks Moralde’s return to the Phoenix stage after a 16-year absence. His credits include hosting the Emmy-nominated “DEBUT” show and appearances on the TV Guide Channel and Fox networks. He has been seen as a host for various shows on the Fashion News Network and NBC’s local Los Angeles affiliate. Moralde earned his bachelor’s degree from ASU in 2005.</p>