2024 Scratch Night Application
:: ABOUT THE SERIES ::
Scratch is a multi-disciplinary salon of staged works-in-progress. A partnership between borderlandsKC (curator/producer) and Charlotte Street Foundation (funder/host), each Scratch Night features 3-5 excerpts of new works-in-progress and a brief feedback session win which audiences submit written responses to artists' questions. The Series’ artist-centric feedback framework has been utilized by dozens of artists and companies to receive support and fuel subsequent development.

:: ARTISTS & GENRES ::
• Generative artists and ensembles across performance disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• The Series does not present seated/staged readngs or traditional plays (realism). Staged musical theatre and more adventurous new plays are welcome to apply.

:: COMPENSATION & SUPPORT ::
Participating artists/companies receive:
• a stipend [$150 for a solo artist; +$50 per collaborator up to $350]
• video and photo documentation of your performance
• a technician who designs/runs basic lights and sound cues
• a 30-minute, day-of tech + spacing rehearsal
• bespoke audience feedback
• pre- and post-performance 1:1 support by the curator, scalable based on your needs and goals

:: DATES & DETAILS ::
• First Thursday, generally - see specific dates below; March, May, July, September & December
• Stern Theater, Charlotte Street, 3333 Wyoming, KCMO

:: ONCE YOU APPLY ::
We'll reach out within 10 days. If your piece may be a good fit, we'll schedule a brief conversation.

:: SERIES CURATOR ::
Scratch is curated by Jay Gilman + borderlandsKC. As an established champion for generative performing artists, Jay was artistic director of Minnesota Fringe for 3 seasons; produced new plays and performance in Philly and Baltimore for a decade; and has served as a grants/artistic evaluator for the NEA, Missouri Arts Council, Minnesota State Arts Board, Twin Cities Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and nominator for the Ivey and Barrymore Awards. Jay previously produced a similar series thru Minnesota Fringe; and is inspired by similar series elsewhere including Philadelphia’s FringeArts. www.jaygilman.com
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Email *
Phone *
Artist/Applicant Name *
If you are applying as part of an ensemble/company, please list the name here.
Please share the following information about your new work/work-in-progress...
Tentative title (optional)
Please describe the piece in 3-5 sentences. We recognize as a work-in-progress, this will evolve from application to the event. *
What will you learn by staging this work-in-progress for a supportive audience? What is most exciting about the current phase of development? What is most challenging? (answer any/all as you prefer) *
Is this piece being developed independently; or as part of an ongoing series / festival / presented season / etc? If so, please briefly share more information. *
Each Scratch Series event features three to five pieces that are between 5-25 minutes in length. At this point, how long do you estimate your excerpt to be? We recognize as a work-in-progress, this may change from application to event. *
Tentative # of performers in the excerpt *
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Which genres/elements describe your work? Select any/all that apply. *
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Which date do you want to perform? (If your development process is fluid, you can select more than one option.) *
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Please share the following information about you (and your ensemble or company if/as applicable)...
Please add an artist bio. If you are part of an ensemble or company, please add that here, too.
Please use the field below to add your website or a portfolio. Photos and video are preferred. You can also copy/paste a link from GoogleDrive, Dropbox, or other source. A social media handle is also accepted. We do NOT expect this to be a sample of the new work you are developing given the nature of Scratch Night, as we recognize you may not have yet begun work.
Do you have any accessibility needs or other details you wish to share in regards to how this process can be of support? Can we answer any questions about our process?
Demographic Information
A diverse range of artists and genres is core to our Scratch Series' vibrancy. If you are filling this out for an ensemble, *select all that are applicable across your group, not just you individually*.
Pronouns used by artist(s) *
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Racial and / or ethnic identities of artist(s) *
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Orientation of artist(s) *
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Age of artist(s) *
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Please feel free to share other facets of your identity, and communities you are a part of, that are important to you and your work.
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