Growing Up Different in a Small Town
Cliff and Clay Price 

Twin brothers and long-time Disney performance artists Clay and Cliff reflect on their upbringing in a small town and how the arts programs at their church provided a safe space for them to express themselves as young gay people

Cliff Price, Entertainment Stage Manager and Art Director for Disney Parks and Resorts and Disney Live Entertainment is originally from Wrightsville, Georgia and holds a degree in Environmental Design and Landscape Architecture from The University Of Georgia, where he was a proud member of the Redcoat Marching Band. He started his career with Disney Parks Live Entertainment in 1998 as an Entertainment Cast Member. As a performer, he entertained guests in many of the Shows and Parades across property and oversees at Tokyo Disneyland.  He was honored to be able to performer alongside his twin brother in performances of “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame – A Musical Adventure”, “Fantasmic!”, and “Dream Along With Mickey”. He has also worked with a Production Assistant with Disney Live Entertainment opening some amazing Shows and Experiences like The American Idol and the Disney Dream Cruise Ship. Cliff was a recipient of the Disney Partner’s In Excellence Award. 

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Clay started his career with Disney in 1997 as a percussionist with the Disney All-American College Orchestra performing at Epcot's American Gardens Theater alongside several well-known Broadway stars. After finishing his degree in Music Education from the University of Georgia , he quickly moved back to Orlando to be a full-time Cast Member with Walt Disney World Entertainment. From 1997 to 2003, Clay was a performer in numerous shows and parades in all four Disney theme-parks. He also spent a year in Japan working for Tokyo Disneyland Entertainment during their 20th Anniversary Celebration. As a musician, he was a drummer for the “Tapestry of Nations” parade at Epcot ® and is currently a sub-pianist for the Magic Music Days choral workshops. After two years working as a Production Assistant, Clay is now a Coordinator with Talent Casting and Booking, specializing in Celebrity Talent. Clay also serves on the Advisory Board for S.T.A.G.E.

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