borderlandsKC’s Scratch Night
Scratch Night is a supportive forum to present a multidisciplinary range of staged excerpts of works-in-progress. Each evening features 3-5 excerpts of 5-25 minutes in length. After each piece, audiences engage in an informal written feedback process, answering 3-5 specific questions provided by each artist to fuel subsequent development.
Since bringing the series to KC, we’ve supported dozens of generative artists as varied as musicians Kadesh Flow, Miki P, sisterbot, Calvin Arsenia, Stephonne, Luke "Skippy" Harbur, movement artists Oscar Trujillo, Alexis Borth, Katie Brennan, creators David Gomez, Ryan Bernsten, Will Porter, Dri Hernaez, Kushi Beauchamp, and many more.
2024 DATES: March 7, May 8, July 11, September 12, December 5
2025 DATES: TBA
Click here to apply. We review applications on a rolling basis.
Stay up-to-date by joining our email list here and following us on Instagram here.
Since bringing the series to KC, we’ve supported dozens of generative artists as varied as musicians Kadesh Flow, Miki P, sisterbot, Calvin Arsenia, Stephonne, Luke "Skippy" Harbur, movement artists Oscar Trujillo, Alexis Borth, Katie Brennan, creators David Gomez, Ryan Bernsten, Will Porter, Dri Hernaez, Kushi Beauchamp, and many more.
2024 DATES: March 7, May 8, July 11, September 12, December 5
2025 DATES: TBA
Click here to apply. We review applications on a rolling basis.
Stay up-to-date by joining our email list here and following us on Instagram here.
GENRES PRESENTED
• Generative artists and ensembles across performance disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• The Series is not a forum for traditional seated play readings. Some musical theater and staged excerpts of innovative plays are considered.
• Generative artists and ensembles across performance disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• The Series is not a forum for traditional seated play readings. Some musical theater and staged excerpts of innovative plays are considered.
COMPENSATION & WRAPAROUND SUPPORT
*Acknowledging this is an excerpted works-in-progress series - not an investment in a full or development production - we provide a stipend to cover any development needs or collaborating artists:
- A stipend.*
- Tech support: lighting design and the running of sound cues.
- Process-driven support is scaled to your needs and process as you desire. Pre- and post-performance meetings with the series. curator are available to help you schedule deadlines, externally process, or address audience feedback to guide next steps.
- Audience development from Charlotte Street and borderlandsKC with the expectation artists will also promote the evening.
- Documentation: still photography and a 1 camera video shot
*Acknowledging this is an excerpted works-in-progress series - not an investment in a full or development production - we provide a stipend to cover any development needs or collaborating artists:
- 1 artist: $150
- 2 artists: $200
- 3 artists: $250
- 4+ artists: $300
Our thanks
Scratch Night is made possible through the generous support of Charlotte Street Foundation and its team, with special thanks to Residency & Programming Manager Pat Alexander. Scratch Night was initially launched via CSF's Open Call program. Learn more about CSF's funders.
About borderlandsKC
borderlandsKC is Jay Gilman's producing entity. A live + digital arts incubator, borderlandsKC presents projects that expand Kansas City's spectrum for adventure and invention. A recently-returned KC native, Jay spent more than a decade as a curator, producer, and civic practice artist in Minneapolis and Philly, including as Artistic Director of Minnesota Fringe where he funded and launched three new festivals (including the site-specific outdoor festival Beyond The Box and Minnesota FamilyFringe). Jay serves on Charlotte Street's Performing Arts Programming Committee; and has previously served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, Missouri Arts Council, Minnesota State Arts Board, and other entities. As a director, some of his favorite projects include an actor-instrumented production of 'Spring Awakening'; a production in collaboration with Autistic designers and production advisors of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time'; and a stripped-down production of 'Peter & The Starcatcher'. www.jaygilman.com
Are you an artist interested in applying for the Scratch Series? Click here to learn more and apply. We review applications on a rolling basis.
