Meet the team

Debra Walton

Debra has been in search of and tracking Mr. Joy since she first heard of it back in 2013. Being cast in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park production of Mr. Joy changed her life forever. She is not only thrilled but honored that she has been tapped by the ArtsEmerson family to continue sharing this story with this community! Her recent artistic endeavors include finally being initiated into the Law & Order SVU family. In her words, making her now and forever a ”Real” New York actor! Other recent adventures include playing Gloria in the Robert Schenkkan play Building the Wall & The Leading Player in Pippin! Favorite roles include Anita in West Side Story, Minnie Fae in Hello Dolly, and Velma in CHICAGO, Broadway and off-Broadway highlights include The Pajama Game, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, The Bubbly Black Girl, and Cookin’ at the Cookery: The Music and Times of Alberta Hunte”, in which Debra created her award-winning roles that earned her a Drama Desk nomination and a Barrymore Award! She made her primetime debut on Blue Bloods. National tours include South Pacific, Annie Get Your Gun and CHICAGO.

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