My Pride: Mastering Life's Daily Performance (Broadway's Record-Breaking Lion King) (A Disney Theatrical Souvenir Book)

My Pride: Mastering Life's Daily Performance (Broadway's Record-Breaking Lion King) (A Disney Theatrical Souvenir Book)

Alton White, Michael Lassell (With), Thomas Schumacher (Introduction by)
$24.99
Publication Date: November 7th, 2017
Publisher:
Disney Editions
ISBN:
9781484780404
Pages:
320

Description

Drawing on his own life and career and the rich lore of The Lion King, Alton Fitzgerald White, Broadway's longest running "King," delivers his message of service -- taking responsibility for and deriving happiness from commonplace achievements -- as a philosophy that anyone can get through each day with satisfaction, pride and a sense of accomplishment.
If you've ever wondered how an actor can perform the same role hundreds of times without burning out, in White's book you'll meet someone who does it for thousands more with unbated joy and renewal of purpose. From his life experience, White has learned the secret of tapping his inner resources to meet the challenge of routine and repetition in work and relationships.
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About the Author

Alton White's journey from his boyhood home in a Cincinnati housing project to the grandeur of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre is remarkable, but one that many will find touchingly recognizable and relatable. Struggling with feelings of inferiority, he doggedly tried out for role after role and happily accepted whatever was offered to him however modest, approaching each with passion and dedication. His gifts were ultimately recognized and rewarded with major roles. White is the only black actor who has played in a lead role in five hit shows on Broadway; John in Miss Saigon; Ken in Smokey Joe's Cafe (he originated the role in London's West End); Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime: The Musical; Mister in The Color Purple; and King Mufasa in The Lion King.

Praise for My Pride: Mastering Life's Daily Performance (Broadway's Record-Breaking Lion King) (A Disney Theatrical Souvenir Book)

"It’s an amazing book that will make you pause and reflect on your own life."—<strong>Huffington Post</strong>

"The Broadway star says rejection is the key to character building, in life and on stage."—Southwest Magazine

"A spirited and inspiring read."—<strong>Brian Sibley</strong>, writer, broadcaster, and Disney scholar

"The book's positive message reinforces the idea that each of us can find a sense of purpose and happiness when we use our everyday achievements as a sense of pride and accomplishment."—<strong>My Noire Magazine</strong>

"This book could sit in the Self Improvement section just as easily as it does the Biography aisle; it's a great hybrid as White shares what he's learned and passes on his advice to a new generation. In fact, sitting down to reflect is what initially led him on his journey to publishing a memoir, and it spiraled into an entire book. The advice is heartfelt and applies not just to aspiring thespians, but many other fields as well. His philosophy will help readers find happiness in their own lives, and maybe even a greater chance at success."—<strong>Broadway World</strong>

"White is the only black actor who has played in a lead role in five hit shows on Broadway; John in Miss Saigon; Ken in Smokey Joe's Cafe (he originated the role in London's West End); Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime: The Musical; Mister in The Color Purple; and King Mufasa in The Lion King. In August of 2014, Alton gratefully surpassed a phenomenal milestone of over 4,000 performances as King Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway."—<strong>Forbes</strong>

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