On Site Opera (OSO) is a professional opera company based in New York City that specializes in site-specific productions. The company was founded in 2012 by General and Artistic Director Eric Einhorn and Executive Director/Producer Jessica Kiger. On Site Opera, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is member of Opera America and the New York Opera Alliance.
In addition to site-specific production, On Site Opera is committed to introduce young audiences to opera. On Site Opera has produced works such as Shostakovich's The Tale of the Silly Baby Mouse, Op. 56, at the Bronx Zoo in 2012 in order to expand how children encounter, understand, and engage with opera.
On Site Opera utilizes environmentally-friendly production technology in order to reduce its environmental impact. Through their partnership with CS Lighting, they use energy efficient, wireless LED SFK fixtures. 90% of all marketing materials are digital and recycled paper and ink are used for the other 10%.
In 2014, On Site Opera was the first opera company to explore how Google Glass can be used as a means to transmit subtitles. Figaro Systems created the software in which the translation of Rameau's Pigmalion was sent to Google Glass, allowing the opera-goer to experience opera and translation in their field of vision at the same time.
On Site Opera provides opportunities for emerging talent through an open audition call.