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Scratch Night
Thursday, June 1st
Scratch is eclectic, multidisciplinary salon of new work from KC's most exciting generative artists, alongside a unique audience feedback framework.
TONIGHT'S LINEUP All pieces run approximately 15 minutes and are followed by a brief audience feedback interlude. |
Music from Joe McGuire (Afrolicious) |
Poetry from Melissa Ferrer Civil |
Distortion of Reality, choreographed by Kennedy Banks |
Please feel free to stay after tonight’s programs for an additional beverage and mingling. |
Music from Joe McGuire
Joe McGuire aka Pleazure has been the main songwriter and producer as well as band leader and original co-founding DJ and promoter for the Afrolicious band, party, sound system, etc. Afrolicious is a dance-fusion collective centered in San Francisco, California founded by Joe and his brother Oz "Señor Oz" McGuire. The group's weekly residency at the Elbo Room in the Mission District has established Afrolicious as an integral player in the San Francisco live music scene. In addition to its reputation for regular touring, Afrolicious has released two EPs as well as a full-length original album.
Joe’s questions for you
- Forever More: Regarding the lyrics, do they leave room for individual interpretation, or are they too obvious?
- Magic Lives Inside: Describe the song's mood or energy. Do you enjoy the stripped down sound, or should I add more to the mix?
- Right Direction: Do the vocals and music mix well? What feeling or emotion is evoked for you in the voice?
Poetry from Melissa Ferrer Civil
Melissa Ferrer Civil (she/they) is a christian, first-gen, queer, black, femme, multi-disciplinary artist, organizer, educator and theologian who battles with mental illness. Primarily a poet, Melissa writes into and from the body, and the spirit therein. She believes deeply in the quote spoken by June Jordan that says “Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth.” They have performed on stages internationally and their published work can be found on their website at www.melissaferrerand.com. You can follow them on IG: @melissaferrerand or Twitter: @melissafpoet
Melissa's questions for you:
- Describe the full performance in one word.
- What is one phrase or image that stuck with you from this performance?
- Did this performance open the door to new perspectives? If so, in what way?
The Distortion of Reality
choreographed by Kennedy Banks
The Distortion of Reality is featured in the upcoming Making Moves: The Festival! at Charlotte Street Foundation, which also features works by previous Scratch Night artists Alexis Borth, Kyle Mullins, and Olivia Emert. Learn more.
Dancers: Marcus Johnson, Jordan Pamon, Lauren Thompson
About the piece: This piece explores general relatively of time and space, playing with the idea of events occurring at the same time but to an observer, one thing may happen after the other. Utilizing the body to create a new experience that ultimately depends on the openness of one’s brain and what they should choose to allow to happen. What controls your mind controls your life, and it’s up to you to figure out your path.
Kennedy Banks was born and raised in Chicago, IL, began her training at The Chicago High School for the Arts and received her BFA in Performance and Choreography at The University of Missouri-Kansas City (2021), where she has worked with numerous world-renowned choreographers and instructors. Kennedy has choreographed multiple works including collaborations with composers from the Chicagoland area and she is an active member of The Chicago Black Artist Union.
Dancers: Marcus Johnson, Jordan Pamon, Lauren Thompson
About the piece: This piece explores general relatively of time and space, playing with the idea of events occurring at the same time but to an observer, one thing may happen after the other. Utilizing the body to create a new experience that ultimately depends on the openness of one’s brain and what they should choose to allow to happen. What controls your mind controls your life, and it’s up to you to figure out your path.
Kennedy Banks was born and raised in Chicago, IL, began her training at The Chicago High School for the Arts and received her BFA in Performance and Choreography at The University of Missouri-Kansas City (2021), where she has worked with numerous world-renowned choreographers and instructors. Kennedy has choreographed multiple works including collaborations with composers from the Chicagoland area and she is an active member of The Chicago Black Artist Union.
Kennedy’s questions for you:
- In your imagination, describe what happens next in the piece?
- Before seeing my piece, how familiar were you with Einstein’s law of relativity? Y/N
- Describe, or draw, a moment that stood out from you in the piece.
Lighting Designer & Event Technician:
Zoe Spangler
Photographer:
Vaughan Harrison
Scratch Night Series Curator/Producer
Jay Gilman, borderlandsKC
Zoe Spangler
Photographer:
Vaughan Harrison
Scratch Night Series Curator/Producer
Jay Gilman, borderlandsKC
About borderlandsKC
A new cutting-edge live + digital arts incubator, borderlandsKC presents adventurous projects that expand Kansas City's spectrum for artistic invention.
Led by Jay Gilman, recently-returned KC native, Jay spent more than a decade as a curator, producer, and civic practice artist in Minneapolis and Philly. Jay served as Artistic Director of Minnesota Fringe, conceiving, funding, and launching four new festivals including the site-specific outdoor festival Beyond The Box and FamilyFringe. As a director, highlights include an actor-instrumented production of 'Spring Awakening'; a production of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time' in collaboration with Autistic designers; and 'Peter & The Starcatcher'. www.jaygilman.com
Led by Jay Gilman, recently-returned KC native, Jay spent more than a decade as a curator, producer, and civic practice artist in Minneapolis and Philly. Jay served as Artistic Director of Minnesota Fringe, conceiving, funding, and launching four new festivals including the site-specific outdoor festival Beyond The Box and FamilyFringe. As a director, highlights include an actor-instrumented production of 'Spring Awakening'; a production of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time' in collaboration with Autistic designers; and 'Peter & The Starcatcher'. www.jaygilman.com
Our Thanks
The staff and board of Charlotte Street Foundation, including Amy Kligman, Patrick Alexander, Hope-Lian Vinson, Laura Blumenberg, and Boi Boy; Alexis Borth; Lynn Murray + Richard Gilman; Oscar Trujillo; UMKC Theatre.
Scratch Night is made possible through a Charlotte Street Foundation Open Call Grant. Learn more about Charlotte Street's Sponsors and Funders.
Scratch Night is made possible through a Charlotte Street Foundation Open Call Grant. Learn more about Charlotte Street's Sponsors and Funders.
Applications are open for future Scratch Nights!
Are you an artist interested in applying for the Scratch Series? Click here to learn more and apply.
