Commenting on his appointment Taylor told us: "Theatre Projects are privileged to specify a huge amount of performance equipment for the US and world markets and we value our close relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and contractors - I look forward to contributing to the ESTA Board and supporting the mission of the diverse ESTA members to create a better, safer and more efficient entertainment market."
Taylor joined Theatre Projects in the UK in 1985, became a project leader in 1989, and a senior consultant in 1993. He moved to the United States at the same time where he is now based at TPC's Connecticut office. In 1998 he became a member of the Theatre Projects Board and assumed his current position.
As a freelance lighting designer, Taylor's work has been seen in over 100 productions in the United States and Europe. He is an Associate Artist of the new writing company Southern Lights and an Associate of Stage One Theatre Company. He was a director of Temba Theatre Company and also a director of the Roundhouse Arts Centre Ltd.
(Ruth Rossington)