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Ragtime was an epic undertaking made all the more impressive by the fact that cast and crew consisted entirely of volunteers whose day jobs are at Walt Disney World. Darnell Abraham (below) played the musically and emotionally demanding role of Coalhouse Walker Jr., a pianist whose outrage over racism leads to calamitous consequences. Encore! Cast Productions was founded as a way to give Disney employees a creative outlet. It has since emerged as a force in the local arts community and a benefactor to numerous charities. SUMMER 2017 | artsLife 35


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