Scratch Night highlights original, contemporary, visual and physical theatre works in progress by different Chicago artists to give them the opportunity to perform a 10 minute work in progress in front of an audience to help with its development. Scratch Night aims to provide a social space for community, conversation and collaboration.

This evening is curated and presented by Scott Merchant.

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Calling all Chicago Artists- Submissions are now open for our 2026 Summer Scratch Night opening Physical Theater Festival on June 1st 2026

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