23Arts LIVE book - Flipbook - Page 24
Piers Playfair founded the 23Arts
Initiative, as well as the Orchard
Project theatre residency and the
Catskill Jazz Factory. 23Arts was
originally conceived as a program
dedicated to bringing world-class
performing arts to the community of
Tannersville, NY by developing artist
residencies, community outreach, and
education opportunities with
internationally recognized artists.
Piers is committed to being at the
forefront of jazz innovation and has
worked with hundreds of world-class
young artists from across the world.
Vernil Rogers is a Line Producer
and Studio/Live Sound Engineer
with over a decade of experience
in production management,
audio/video recording and live
sound. He is currently the
Assistant Director, Concerts and
Touring, for Jazz at Lincoln
Centre, and has worked on
production teams for countless
internationally-recognized venues
over the years.