Submissions 2025 Festival
Submissions for Physical Theater Festival 2025 are open. Calling all International, National and Local contemporary, visual and physical theater artists and companies to apply.
Proposals should include:
- company bio
- touring history
- video of the full performance
- written description of the performance
- technical rider/touring needs
Submissions should be sent to info@physicalfestival.com
Deadline is November 10
Winter Scratch Night Submissions
PHYSICAL THEATER FESTIVAL is looking for submissions for it's WINTER EDITION OF SCRATCH NIGHT
We are looking for Chicago performers interested in showcasing works in progress focused on visual and physical theatre! Scratch Night Artist Submissions are open now!
To submit please APPLY HERE. The submission deadline is January 5th at midnight CST. All performers will be notified of their selection status by January 25th.
Tag a friend, send the link or message the Scratch Night team with recommendations at scratchnightchicago@gmail.com
INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO OUR WINTER 25 SCRATCH NIGHT?APPLY HERE
Please email us at scratchnightchicago@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
Scratch Night is a curated showcase of works-in-progress by local physical theatre makers. You'll get to see six previews of original contemporary, visual, and physical theatre by different Chicago artists.
Producer's Circle
The Producer’s Board supports Physical Festival Chicago (PFC) in its mission to make Chicago a home for local, national and international physical theater. Members of the Producer’s Circle are tasked with raising funds through a “give or get” model to support the annual summer Festival. Producer's Circle members enjoy a close relationship with the Festival’s curators.
If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member of the Producer’s Circle, please contact us directly at info@physicalfestival.com.
Volunteer
We're currently seeking volunteers to assist with tasks like ushering and on-site support during Physical Theater Festival, July 13-21st. If you're interested please reach out to us at volunteers@physicalfestival.com to learn more!