SCRATCH THAT
New Works in Progress
Sunday 29th June | 2.30 – 4.30 PM | Mama Chen’s, Footscray
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring afternoon at Scratch That, where we're unearthing the freshest new talent and their bold, new ideas!
Get ready for a curated selection of works-in-progress, showcasing emerging creatives in Theatre, Music, Comedy & Sketch.
Grab a drink from the bar at Mama Chen's, sit back and enjoy the show. Then stick around for casual chats, constructive feedback, and a chance to connect with fellow artists and supporters.
This is all about good vibes, fresh voices, and a welcoming space to celebrate creativity. Whether you're an artist yourself or just theatre-curious, come be a part of a positive and inspiring afternoon – your energy and feedback help shape tomorrow's ideas!
TICKETS
Entry is by donation with all funds going towards our upcoming productions, Wit Kids drama classes and our artists development program. Help us to keep going as a local independant company and keep bringing Art to the West.
ARTISTS and Acts
Darren will be presenting a short excerpt of a script in progress, ‘The Demi God of Preston Woollies’:
“Suburban stoner Seb’s in his mid-thirties, lost and wayward in life. Hungover and unsure if it’s Tuesday or Wednesday, he encounters Sheryl, an ex-party animal in her late fifties...”
Content Warning: References to drugs and alcohol
Hayley will be presenting the first scene of a play ‘To Pickle, Or Not To Pickle’:
“Set in an alternate world where pickles are medication and Neurodivergence is seen as a disease to be eradicated. It centres on a 40-something year old woman who was diagnosed over two and a half years ago. She is apprehensive about pickles, but today she visits the doctor to request a prescription…”
Cast: Hayley Michaels, Shaelyn Connor
Content warning:
The scene may be triggering for anyone who has had negative medical or doctors experiences, or who has experienced gaslighting from healthcare services
Mental health and uses of terminology that some may be triggered by but for the tone and satire of the piece are used to make an important socio-political comments
Struggling with mental health
Disability and neurodivergence, including one reference to an old practice of institutionalisation
Medication
Lochie Laffin-Vines will be presenting part of ‘Near Death Hamlet’:
“What if… Hamlet woke up in purgatory and was made to justify his actions?”
Content Warning: Themes of death, intrusive thoughts
Madeleine and Olivia will be presenting part of a campy, fun, dark and wacky comedy murder mystery, ‘Murder At The Residence’:
“Follow Willow and Jazz, as they uncover the mysterious death of a fellow performing arts classmate, while rehearsing for their university play, Murder on 52nd Street.”
Cast List: Madeleine Lacy as Willow, Olivia Mitchell as Jazz, Oscar O’Brien as Fred/Detective, Jessica David as Lauren, Pruella Anderson as Miss, Anita Mei La Terra as Peggy
Content warnings: This act contains coarse language, references to murder and drug use, simulated violence including stage combat, and the use of fake blood.
Therese will be presenting a monologue ‘50 Years’:
“Reflections by a woman of her 50 years on Earth. Funny, gut-wrenching, thought-provoking. There will be laughter. There will be tears. There will be daggy dancing.”
Content Warning: Mention of rape and death/suicide
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