He is a homegrown talent whose path to musical theatre began at Braden River High School, continued at the State College of Florida, ventured to the University of South Florida, and landed him as the choir director and department chair at the Visual and Performing Arts program at Booker High School
Now, Alex Zickafoose continues his creative expression outside of Booker VPA by being the musical director at Spotlight Theatre Production and performing community theatre productions at the Manatee Players. Catch him as the lead role in the Manatee Performing Arts Center's production of Stephen Schwartz's Broadway hit Pippin August 12 through August 29.
Take a listen as Alex tells us about his love for community theatre, his students' experiences during Covid, and the best gelato place in town!
All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club! Come along and Join the Club!
• Alex Zickafoose Facebook & Instagram & Twitter
• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube
• Rick Kerby Facebook & LinkedIn
• Booker VPA Website
• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Spotlight Theatre Production Website & Facebook
• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Michael’s on East Website & Facebook & Instagram
• Lido Key Beach Website
• St. Armand’s Circle Website & Facebook & Instagram
• The Columbia Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube
• Settimi’s Gelato Website & Facebook
• Kilwins Ice Cream Website
• Crunch Gym Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter &
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