Jump

by Charly Evon Simpson

Jump is about flickering lights, vapes that fall from the sky, old homes, and a young woman who finds solace on a bridge.

Jump is about flickering lights, vapes that fall from the sky, old homes, and a young woman who finds solace on a bridge.

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Jump

Recommended by

  • Cheryl Bear: Jump by Charly Evon Simpson
    “

    A beautiful story of grief and the process of letting go that leaves it's mark on your heart. Moving and well done.

    A beautiful story of grief and the process of letting go that leaves it's mark on your heart. Moving and well done.

    ”
  • Jennifer O'Grady: Jump by Charly Evon Simpson
    “

    A breathtaking and haunting work of great skill, full of poetry and emotion. Would very much love to see this on stage.

    A breathtaking and haunting work of great skill, full of poetry and emotion. Would very much love to see this on stage.

    ”
  • Lojo Simon: Jump by Charly Evon Simpson
    “

    Despite being way late to the recommendation game, I heartily endorse this sparse, soulful play. It's a moving, poetic work with great staging potential, a story filled with humanity and realness, and characters who will break your heart.

    Despite being way late to the recommendation game, I heartily endorse this sparse, soulful play. It's a moving, poetic work with great staging potential, a story filled with humanity and realness, and characters who will break your heart.

    ”
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Character Information

2 black woman, 1 black man, and a man of any race
  • HOPKINS
    a fellow bridge walker
    late 20s-30s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • DAD
    lonely
    50s-60s
    Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • FAY
    younger sister, hooked on her vape now that she doesn’t smoke cigarettes
    28
    Black
    woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • JUDY
    older sister, still smells the lingering cigarette smoke & likes the color blue
    31
    Black
    woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Everyman Theatre, 2019
  • Reading, Azuka Theatre, 2018
  • Workshop, Chautauqua Theater Company, 2018
  • Reading, Hunter College MFA Program, 2017
  • Workshop, MFA Playwrights Workshop at the Kennedy Center, 2017

Production History

  • Professional, Astoria Performing Arts Center, 2020
  • Professional, Paul Robeson Theatre, 2020
  • Professional, 2019
  • Professional, Milagro, 2019
  • Professional, PlayMakers Repertory Company, 2019
  • Professional, Shrewd Productions, 2019

Awards

  • Playwrights Realm Writing Fellowship
    Semi-Finalist
    2017