In the whimsically theatrical world of Jump, lights flicker, hearts heal, and you never know what surprises might literally fall from the sky. Discover the magic of hope in the midst of grief and the promise of human connection as two strangers find solace on a bridge.
CONTENT ADVISORY
This play contains some coarse language and deals with themes grief, depression, and suicidal ideation. We encourage all patrons to use their own discretion in determining the appropriateness of the material. This production contains the smoking of herbal cigarettes and water-based vapes, plus the use of water-based haze.
Run Time
Approximately 90 minutes. No intermission.
PREVIEWS
Save up to 20% and get an early viewing of the show!
VISION SERIES
Join the design team in Studio 103 before the show for a chance to learn about the production in process!
OPENING NIGHT
Your ticket grants you access to the post-show celebration with the cast, crew, and creative team!
COMMUNITY NIGHT
In order to make tickets available to theatergoers of all income levels, we lower the price of tickets to $15 General Admission pricing for this performance only.
ALL ACCESS
Audio-description and sign language interpretation provided by Arts Access!
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Join actors, artists, or special panelists for a free conversation immediately following the show.
Wednesday—a conversation with the cast.
Sunday—Tara Bohley, UNC School of Social Work & Mildred Witt, UNC CAPS
OPEN-CAPTIONING
Just because you’re hearing isn’t what it once was doesn’t mean you have to give up the theatre!
MINDPLAY
A psychoanalytic reading of our productions in partnership with the North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society.
Meet the Playwright
Jump is produced at PlayMakers Repertory Company as a part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other partnering theaters are Milagro and Confrontation Theatres, Portland, OR; Shrewd Productions, Austin, TX; Actor’s Express, Atlanta, GA. For more information please visit nnpn.org
Weathered and old, but sturdy and strong, it’s fitting for the striking visual of a large bridge to be at the center of the most theatrical play of the season here at PlayMakers.
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