On Site

<em>On Site: Methods for Site-Specific Performance Creation</em> is a practical book for artists and students at all levels who create or are learning to create making sited dance works. Author Stephan Koplowitz covers specific hands-on strategies for an array of issues to consider before during and after embarking upon a project including site selection procuring permits designing the audience experience researching and exploring a site for inspiration and content differences in urban and natural environments definitions of key production roles building effective collaborations with artists and techniques to generate site-inspired production elements such as sound/music costumes lighting and media. He also offers helpful chapters on project budgeting contract negotiation fundraising marketing documentation and assessment. <p/>Based on the author's career spanning over 30 years of site-specific creation the book also includes the voices of over 24 other artists producers and writers who share their perspectives and experiences on the many topics covered. A guide designed to make site work practical intentional and attainable <em>On Site</em> will become a well-worn reference for anyone interested in the creative process and discovering the power of site-specific works.<br>