Scratch Sound is an interactive performance utilizing custom-made scratch tickets that determine the mood of the improviser. Audience members are given scratch tickets with three circles and 10 possibilities including 8 basic emotions: (acceptance, anger, anticipation, disgust, joy, fear, sadness, surprise). Not all cards are winners; some scratches will reveal that you must “Try Again.” If “2X BONUS!” is exposed, the participant scratches another circle and receives double that emotion!
The audience member then gives the ticket to the improviser of their choice, and then the improviser creates an improvisation based on their assigned emotion.
This work is recommended for three or more improvisers working together to create a collaborative piece while each performing their assigned emotion. Each improvisation is meant to last at least 3 minutes and no longer than 6-8 minutes.