About

 

Markus Johnson is a NYC based Lighting Designer and Production Electrician. Originally from Portland, OR, he moved here to fulfill his dream of working in NYC professional theatre as well as corporate Lighting Design.

He also holds a BFA in Theatrical Lighting from Montclair State University with three years at Williamstown Theatre Festival under his belt.

Over the course of his time at MSU, Markus has been the lighting designer and Production Electrician for a plethora of productions. Ranging from dance, to theatre, to exterior building displays.

Outside of MSU, Markus continues to work across regional, off broadway, and off off broadway theatres. As well as corperate events ranging from SoHo to midtown to uptown.

Most notably and recently, he just finished up his third season at Williamstown Theatre Festival as their Production Electrician and Lighting Designer.

“I find being in an open, collaborative space, and creating something out of nothing to be one of the most rewarding feelings. On opening night when the audience sees that first sequence is always chill-inducing for me.”