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DocuSign Envelope ID:2ED020E4-C1B7-42FB-8A6D-497FA5EB9762 <br /> Project Goals EDGES OF TIME is an ideal play to welcome PlayMakers' audiences <br /> back to the theatre in 2021. This production was originally intended to <br /> close our 2019-20 "Legacy NOW" season, which was cut short due to <br /> the COVID-19 pandemic. With the current racial reckoning also deeply <br /> affecting our country, we believe this story is that much more <br /> relevant to share with our community now. As part of the continuum <br /> of 100+ years of theatre at Carolina, PlayMakers has inherited a long <br /> legacy of social justice stories to examine as we reimagine our future. <br /> Cooke's inspirational legacy—and playwright Lawton's new <br /> investigation of it—resonates deeply with many of the challenges we <br /> are grappling with in this moment and, significantly, offers a much <br /> needed positive and propulsive message about our way forward. <br /> This production also coincides with the arrival of the Ida B. Wells <br /> Society for Investigative Journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill's Hussman <br /> School of Journalism and Media. A national organization dedicated to <br /> increasing and retaining reporters and editors of color in the field of <br /> investigative reporting, the Wells Society is unparalleled in its <br /> commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in journalism and we <br /> are proud to welcome them to North Carolina. PlayMakers plans to <br /> work closely with the Wells Society and Hussman School of <br /> Journalism and Media for post-show discussions and additional <br /> content surrounding the production. Our goal is to establish a strong <br /> partnership with the Ida B. Wells Society and grow audiences and <br /> engagement across both organizations. <br /> Audience Description PlayMakers' audiences are comprised of a combination of season <br /> subscribers, single ticket buyers, UNC-CH students and faculty, and <br /> other members of our community. On average, our audience is <br /> approximately 86%White, based on self-reported survey data. While <br /> a typical production would reach close to 8,000 audience members <br /> directly, we anticipate that our in-person seating capacity this season <br /> will be reduced by almost 80%to match social distancing guidelines. <br /> In addition to our in-person performances, we plan to capture this <br /> production with a professional video recording which will be shared <br /> online to our patrons. We anticipate strong viewership from our <br /> existing patron base and increased engagement from UNC-CH alumni <br /> and past patrons through this new format. We also intend for the <br /> video capture to be made available on educational platforms to a far <br /> greater community of students and educators than has ever been <br /> possible for us before. <br /> Location Description EDGES OF TIME is planned as the first live production of PlayMakers <br /> 2020-21 season. It will be performed in the Paul Green Theatre, a 550- <br /> seat thrust, at the Joan H. Gillings Center for Performing Art at UNC- <br /> CH. In addition to in person performances for a socially-distanced <br /> audience, we intend to produce a professional, three-camera <br /> recording of the play and share that over streaming platforms for <br /> subscribers, ticket buyers, and other members of our community <br /> who are not able to join us in person. <br /> Artist Description The lead artists for EDGES OF TIME were selected based on <br />