Digital Rehearsal and Remote Performance Spaces

Panelists: Mark Coniglio and Matthew Ragan

Host: Andrew Scriver

About the Panelists:

Media artist and composer Mark Coniglio (he/him) is widely recognized as a pioneering force in the integration of dance and media. He co-directed the media-intensive dance company Troika Ranch in New York City for fifteen years, and is also the creator of Isadora, a software tool used by thousands of artists worldwide to realize their interactive performances. As an artist, Coniglio has received a New York Dance and Performance “Bessie” Award, a prize from Prix Ars Electronica, and the World Technology Award, which recognized his long-term legacy in art and technology.

Matthew (he/him) has worked as an Educational Outreach Counselor, as a Faculty Developer, as technology director, and a studio cofounder. His MFA work focused on the intersection of traditional tools for live production, and new approaches for breaking boundaries between performers and media systems. He specializes in creating interactive systems for digital environments. His personal work continues to explore the intersection of digital media, live performance, and interactive installations.