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Artist Description The project’s connection to the production of “The Christmas Case of <br />Hezekiah Jones” means that the featured youth will engage with a myriad <br />of PlayMakers’ artists. W e will list a few key players below. The three local <br />artists that will also serve as the teaching artists in direct connection with <br />this grant are: <br />Rasool Jahan: Rasool has been a local favorite guest artist with <br />PlayMakers since the early 2010s and most recently as part of the <br />American regional premiere of “Fat Ham” by James Ijames in our 23-24 <br />season. In addition to her extensive stage experience, Rasool has many <br />TV and film credits, along with work as an assistant director and various <br />behind the scenes activity on other theatre projects. Rasool’s experience <br />as a deeply involved Triangle artist is of tremendous value to this project. <br />Reflecting opportunities and career paths in our own backyard is vital to <br />strengthening and expanding NC's creative economy. <br />Trevor Johnson, BA Theatre Education (NCCU)/BA Communications <br />(UNC), is another familiar local artist with credits across the Triangle. His <br />most recent roles include Troy Maxson in “Fences” at the Arts Center of <br />Coastal Carolina and Marty in Dreamgirls at North Carolina Theatre. Trevor <br />has also previously appeared in PlayMakers’ productions of “Everybody,” <br />“Jump,” and “Leaving Eden.” Slated for the lead role of Hezekiah Jones, <br />Trevor’s professional experience and placement within the cast creates <br />opportunities to inspire future performers and teaching artists through this <br />project. <br />The Production Assistant/Assistant Choreographer is anticipated to be a <br />local artist with administrative and leadership interests. W orking with our <br />resident company choreographer, Tracy Bersley, this individual will assist <br />with logistics and planning across the life of the project and support the <br />choreographic process. <br />Tracy Bersley, a resident company member and professor in UNC’s <br />Department of Dramatic Art, will choreograph “Hezekiah” and work with <br />community participants in building their portions of the production. Most <br />recently, Tracy made her directorial debut in PlayMakers’ production of <br />“Murder on the Orient Express” and has often directed PlayMakers’ <br />Summer Youth Conservatory, as well as numerous choreography and <br />movement credits with PlayMakers. <br />Kathryn Hunter-W illiams, a resident company member for 22 seasons and <br />chair of UNC’s Department of Dramatic Art, will direct “Hezekiah.” Kathy’s <br />most recent acting credits with PlayMakers include “The Game,” “Fat Ham,” <br />“Hamlet,” “A W rinkle in Time,” and “The Skin of Our Teeth.” W ith <br />PlayMakers, she has also directed “They Do Not Know Harlem,” “Stick Fly,” <br />“No Fear & Blues Long Gone,” and “Count.” <br />Jeff Aguiar, PlayMakers Director of Education and Engagement, and <br />Chelsea James, PlayMakers’ Producing Associate, will provide <br />administrative support for the artistic project and connect artists with the <br />intended communities and participants described above. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 5C256EF3-BBCD-4FD6-922F-A5FC9410DC42