Alexander Dodge

Alexander Dodge serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre Design and Technology within the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Purchase College, State University of New York. His faculty role focuses on training students in theatrical production design and technical execution through the conservatory's rigorous program.

His academic foundation includes:

• BA from Bennington College
• MFA from Yale School of Drama

Dodge specializes in the multidisciplinary field of theatrical production design, with expertise spanning scenic construction, lighting systems, sound engineering, and costume fabrication. His teaching emphasizes practical application through main stage productions and the Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, which documents historical production techniques and preserves technical knowledge from Broadway's legacy. The program cultivates industry-ready professionals through hands-on workshops and collaborations with major theatre institutions.

As a core faculty member, Dodge mentors students in technical design workflows and production management, preparing them for careers in commercial theatre, film, and live events. His work supports the conservatory's mission to bridge academic training with professional industry standards through the Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, which archives technical blueprints, lighting plots, and production records from historic Broadway shows.