Johnny Dodd

Johnny Dodd
Johnny Dodd behind his stage lighting control board
Born
John P. Dodd

(1941-06-25)June 25, 1941
DiedJuly 15, 1991(1991-07-15) (aged 50)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Lighting designer, actor, director

Johnny Dodd (aka John P. Dodd) (June 25, 1941 – July 15, 1991) was an off-off-Broadway lighting designer for theater, dance and music concerts in the downtown art scene in Lower Manhattan during the latter half of the 20th century. He designed lighting for Judson Poets Theater, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, the Theater for the New City and the glam rock band New York Dolls. He also acted in underground art films and plays and in 1973 directed the Anthony Clarvoe play City of Light based on the City of Light novel by Lauren Belfer.