A Midwest Premiere bridging heartbreak and hope…
JUMP
by Charly Evon Simpson
directed by AmBer Montgomery
April 19 – June 1, 2024, at Theater Wit
Fay gives Hopkins hope and Hopkins helps Fay grieve her mother and the loss of her childhood home. Jump is a play full of flickering lights, vapes that fall from the sky, and love that recycles. Encounter the magic of hope and the promise of human connection in this Midwest Premiere.
This play is 90 minutes, with no intermission.
Please be advised this production uses theatrical haze and strobe effects.
Performances take place in Theater 3 at Theater Wit (1229 W Belmont) where Shattered Globe Theatre is a resident company. Visit this page for information on public transportation to the theater and parking.
For group discounts, please contact Shattered Globe at groupsales@shatteredglobe.org or by phone at 773-770-0333.
Upcoming Performances:
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Content Advisory
This play contains topics of healing from grief, suicide, and suicidal ideation. There is no suicide depicted.
COVID / MASKING Policy
The entire company of JUMP is fully vaccinated according to AEA Regulations.
Masks are no longer required at most performances, however masks are encouraged due to the intimacy of the space.
Masks are mandatory for select performances for the accessibility of our immunocompromised friends and anyone who prefers to be more cautious: April 28, May 5, and May 25.
The bar is open at Theater Wit and drinks will be allowed in the theatre. Please note that even at our special masked performances, the Theatre Wit Lobby will remain mask-optional as that is outside of our purview.
If you are sick, please call our box office for a complimentary ticket voucher with at least 5 hours notice.
Accessibility
ThTheater Wit is wheelchair accessible, and all patrons with mobility needs are invited to purchase access tickets with the code “ACCESS20” at Theater Wit’s checkout page. Please also email boxoffice@theaterwit.org to make sure we can reserve the right seat for your access needs!
Assisted Listening Devices are available for all performances.
Audio Description and Touch Tour Date is Friday, May 3. The Touch Tour begins at 6:45 pm, and the show will be at 8:00. Use the code “ACCESS20” for $20 tickets if you plan to take advantage of these accessibility offerings!
Open Captions will be provided at the Sunday, May 26 matinee performance of JUMP.
Use the code “ACCESS20” for $20 tickets if you plan to take advantage of these accessibility offerings!
Please call our office 773-770-0333 or email groupsales@shatteredglobe.org if you are part of a group that would like to request Audio Description for any other performance dates.
SGT’s Waived Ticket Program
Shattered Globe understands that ticket prices can pose a financial burden and, at times, an obstacle for theatregoers.
A number of free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for students and community members experiencing access barriers to theatre until May 19.
We can additionally offer sliding-scale ($5-15) for requests made for any performances from opening (April 22) through closing (June 1).
If you would like to be considered to SGT’s Waived Ticket Program or sliding-scale tickets, please email nsantana@shatteredglobe.org with the subject: WAIVED TICKET REQUEST.
Please note: all requests must be completed by 12 pm the Friday before the performance you would like to attend. This email will not be monitored on weekends or after 5 pm on weekdays.
Special Events & Post-Show Conversations
Friday, April 19 – Pay-What-You-Can Preview
Pay-What-You-Can tickets ($1-25) are available on the first day of previews.
Friday, April 26 – Industry Night with the League of Chicago Theatres
6:30PM | Drinks, Food + Networking, Kubo Chicago – 1232 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
8:00PM | Performance, Theater Wit – 1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
LOCT RSVP and $15 INDUSTRY Ticket Purchase Required: https://leagueofchicagotheatres.org/event/loct-shattered-globe-industry-night-for-jump/
Sunday, April 28 – Stage Management Post-Show Discussion & Masks Required Performance
There will be a short educational post show conversation with the SGT stage managers, lead by AmBer Montgomery (Director of JUMP) after the matinee performance of JUMP.
Friday, May 3 – Audio Description and Touch Tour
The Touch Tour begins at 6:45 pm, and the show will be at 8:00 pm. Use the code “ACCESS20” for $20 tickets if you plan to take advantage of these accessibility offerings!
Sunday, May 5 – Post-Show Discussion & Masks Required Performance
There will be a short post show conversation with Pamela Larkin (Clinical Director at Optimum Joy) and AmBer Montgomery (Director of JUMP) after the matinee performance of JUMP.
Sunday, May 19 – “Arts as Healing” Post-Show Discussion
There will be a short post show conversation with Michelle Thompkins (Founder and CEO of The CornerStore Chicago) and Spencer Diedrick (Dramaturg of JUMP) after the matinee performance of JUMP.
Saturday, May 25 – Masks Required Performance
Mask-wearing is required on Saturday, May 25. Complimentary masks will be provided.
Sunday, May 26 – Open Captions
Open Captions will be provided at the Sunday, May 26 matinee performance of JUMP. Please email boxoffice@theaterwit.org to request Open Caption accessible seating!
Meet the Artists
Shattered Globe Theatre is partially supported and funded by generous grants from The Bayless Family Foundation, The Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation, Brenda and James Grusecki, Carol P. Eastin, a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The MacArthur Fund for Arts & Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, Daniel Cyganowski, The Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Illinois Arts Council, and The Saints.