The Scratch

RESPONSIBILITY
The Scratch supports artists grappling with diverse and provocative questions—questions that inspire and challenge both artistic forms and the world now.
 
Founded and led by Andrew Garrett, The Scratch empowers artistic exploration and development by:
- Facilitating residencies, readings and labs
- Organizing networking events
- Commissioning new works
 
VALUES
“BE KIND - BE BRAVE - BE YOURSELF”
- Created by Company Three
EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- Upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work,on and off the stage.
REPRESENTATION
- Supporting projects and artists across different genres and styles, and at different stages in their development processes.
- Locally sourcing the majority of our pieces and personnel.
HOSPITALITY & RECOGNITION
- Promoting a culture of engagement and gratitude - a culture in which all are invited, supported, treated with kindness and recognized for their generous contributions.
 
SEATTLE WORKSHOP SERIES - SUMMER 2019
2 weeks, 15 new shows & 150+ local artists
 
Inspired by the incredible energy and artistry from last summer, The Scratch is returning to Seattle! The Scratch is proud to announce that our second Seattle Workshop Series, produced in association with Really Really Theatre Group, will take place from August 11-27, 2019 at 18th & Union and 12th Ave Arts.
 
The series will be led by Founder and Artistic Director Andrew Garrett and Associate Producers: Maddi Chancey, Andrew Lee Creech & Miss-Jay O'Leary [Artistic], Kiki Abba, Matthew Lewis, Riley Gene & Chris Quilici [Management], and Andrew R. Coopman & Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako [Public Programs]. The series will also receive support from program partners: The Dramatists Guild of America, The Commonground, and director and producer Eddie DeHais.
 
The series will feature several artistic and public programs, all of which will be free to attend. Artistic programs include five In Pencil: Staged Readings of new shows by professional artists, and two In Pen: Developmental Labs of new shows by Nicholas Bernard and Jasmine Joshua. Public programs include Playwriting from Scratch: New Works Intensive, featuring staged readings of original 10-minute plays by playwrights under the age of 18, Speed-Networking events, and opening and closing celebrations. We cannot wait to see you this summer!