Clifton Taylor
Encyclopedia
Clifton Taylor is a theatrical Designer who is based in New York
.
for the theater has worked on Broadway
, and in the spheres of Opera
and Ballet
throughout the world. His Broadway credits include: “Jay Johnson: The Two and Only” (2006), "Frozen
" (2004) (Lucille Lortel Nomination), “Hot Feet
”, (2006) (Henry Hewes Nomination). Recent Off-Broadway credits include: “On the Town” (City Center Encores!
), “Face the Music
” (City Center Encores!
) , “Anne of Green Gables
” (Theatreworks USA
/ Lucille Lortel Theatre
), “Scattergood”, “Endgame”, “The Streets of New York”, “Last Easter”.
In the world of dance, his designs have been commissioned by major companies around the world, including: American Ballet Theatre
(New York), the San Francisco Ballet
, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
(NY) among many others. He is the resident designer for Karole Armitage
Gone! Dance Company & Elisa Monte Dance and has been the Lighting Director for the "Fall for Dance Festival
" at both New York City Center
and at the Orange County Performing Arts Center
since its inception in 2004.
In addition, Mr. Taylor is a teacher and lecturer on theatrical lighting and projection design. Over the past decade, he has led master classes in Cambodia
and in Indonesia
, where he has ongoing relationships with several arts organizations and foundations. In addition, he has guest lectured throughout the United States at major universities and professional conferences. Mr. Taylor was educated at New York University
.
Dance Division 2008 - 2010
The Broadway Lighting MasterClass 1997–Present
Grantee
Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for Journey's End
at the Westport Country Playhouse
, Directed by Gregory Boyd
New York City
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.
Biography
Clifton Taylor, scenic and lighting designerLighting designer
The role of the lighting designer within theatre is to work with the director, choreographer, set designer, costume designer, and sound designer to create an overall 'look' for the show in response to the text, while keeping in mind issues of visibility, safety and cost...
for the theater has worked on Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
, and in the spheres of Opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
and Ballet
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
throughout the world. His Broadway credits include: “Jay Johnson: The Two and Only” (2006), "Frozen
Frozen (play)
Frozen is a play by Bryony Lavery that tells the story of the disappearance of a 10-year-old girl, Rhona. The play follows Rhona's mother and killer over the years that follow. They are linked by a doctor who is studying what causes men to commit such crimes...
" (2004) (Lucille Lortel Nomination), “Hot Feet
Hot Feet
Hot Feet is a jukebox musical featuring the music of Earth, Wind & Fire, a book by Heru Ptah and was conceived, directed, and choreographed by Maurice Hines. The musical opened on Broadway at the Foxwoods Theatre on April 30, 2006 and closed on July 23, 2006.Hot Feet is about a beautiful young...
”, (2006) (Henry Hewes Nomination). Recent Off-Broadway credits include: “On the Town” (City Center Encores!
Encores!
Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert is a program that has been presented by New York City Center since 1994. Encores! is dedicated to performing the full score of musicals that rarely are heard in New York City...
), “Face the Music
Face the Music (musical)
Face the Music is a musical, the first collaboration between Moss Hart and Irving Berlin . Face the Music opened on Broadway in 1932, and has had several subsequent regional and New York stagings...
” (City Center Encores!
Encores!
Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert is a program that has been presented by New York City Center since 1994. Encores! is dedicated to performing the full score of musicals that rarely are heard in New York City...
) , “Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables is a bestselling novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery published in 1908. Set in 1878, it was written as fiction for readers of all ages, but in recent decades has been considered a children's book...
” (Theatreworks USA
Theatreworks USA
Theatreworks USA is a professional, not-for-profit theatre for young and family audiences founded in 1961. The company is based out of New York City, but has touring productions that run through forty-nine states as well as parts of Canada...
/ Lucille Lortel Theatre
Lucille Lortel Theatre
The Lucille Lortel Theatre is an off-Broadway playhouse located at 121 Christopher Street in New York City's Greenwich Village.The venue was built in 1926 as a 590-seat movie theater called the New Hudson, later known as Hudson Playhouse...
), “Scattergood”, “Endgame”, “The Streets of New York”, “Last Easter”.
In the world of dance, his designs have been commissioned by major companies around the world, including: American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre , based in New York City, was one of the foremost ballet companies of the 20th century. It continues as a leading dance company in the world today...
(New York), the San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet
The San Francisco Ballet is a ballet company, founded in 1933 as the San Francisco Opera Ballet. The company is currently based in the War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, under the direction of Helgi Tomasson. SFB is the first professional ballet company in the United States...
, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey...
(NY) among many others. He is the resident designer for Karole Armitage
Karole Armitage
Karole Armitage is an American dancer and choreographer currently based in New York City. She is Artistic Director of Armitage Gone! Dance, a contemporary ballet company that performs several times annually in New York City as well as touring internationally...
Gone! Dance Company & Elisa Monte Dance and has been the Lighting Director for the "Fall for Dance Festival
Fall for Dance Festival
Fall for Dance is an annual dance festival presented by New York City Center in New York City. Established in 2004 as a means to introduce new audiences to dance, and loosely based on the Delacorte Dance Festival model of the 1960s and 1970s, Fall For Dance showcases as many as five different dance...
" at both New York City Center
New York City Center
New York City Center is a 2,750-seat Moorish Revival theater located at 131 West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues in Manhattan, New York City. It is one block south of Carnegie Hall...
and at the Orange County Performing Arts Center
Orange County Performing Arts Center
The Orange County Performing Arts Center is a performing arts complex located in Costa Mesa, California, United States.The Center offers the world’s leading dance companies, Broadway shows, award-winning classical, jazz and cabaret artists, family entertainment, special events and year-round...
since its inception in 2004.
In addition, Mr. Taylor is a teacher and lecturer on theatrical lighting and projection design. Over the past decade, he has led master classes in Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
and in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
, where he has ongoing relationships with several arts organizations and foundations. In addition, he has guest lectured throughout the United States at major universities and professional conferences. Mr. Taylor was educated at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
Teaching
Juilliard SchoolJuilliard School
The Juilliard School, located at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, United States, is a performing arts conservatory which was established in 1905...
Dance Division 2008 - 2010
The Broadway Lighting MasterClass 1997–Present
Awards
Asian Cultural CouncilAsian Cultural Council
The Asian Cultural Council is an American non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to Asian-American cultural exchange in the areas of visual and performing arts.- History :...
Grantee
Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for Journey's End
Journey's End
Journey's End is a 1928 drama, the seventh of English playwright R. C. Sherriff. It was first performed at the Apollo Theatre in London by the Incorporated Stage Society on 9 December 1928, starring a young Laurence Olivier, and soon moved to other West End theatres for a two-year run...
at the Westport Country Playhouse
Westport Country Playhouse
Westport Country Playhouse, is a not-for-profit theater in Westport, Connecticut. Under the artistic direction of Mark Lamos the Playhouse produces new and classic plays for the public....
, Directed by Gregory Boyd