Audition For The 2026 Season!
AUDITIONS FOR 12 ANGRY MEN
Auditioning for men between the ages of 21 and 80.
AUDITION DATES:
Friday, July 10 @ 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 @ 10 a.m.
Sunday, July 12 @ 2 p.m.
DIRECTOR: Dorothea Handron
PRODUCTION DATES (Must be available for all shows)
- Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 19 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 20 @ 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 26 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
SYNOPSIS
It is 1957, and twelve men have been led into a jury room of a New York City court of law. They are given final instructions about determining the verdict in a murder case whose defendant faces the death penalty if found guilty.
Before deliberations begin, the men take a short break after filing into the hot and stuffy room. They gather around a long table to begin discussions about the case. The defendant, a young man, is accused of killing his father; and, after a preliminary vote, all but one of the jurors presume he is guilty. Juror #8 is the only one who feels differently. Because they must come to a unanimous decision, debates begin. Most of the men are upset and very vocal about the dissenting vote.
It is agreed to go around the table and have each man explain why he believes the young man is guilty, in hopes of convincing Juror #8 to change his mind. They heatedly discuss the known facts of the case; and little by little the personalities, opinions, and biases of each juror become evident. Subsequent votes are taken, and each time there are fewer and fewer who still believe the defendant is guilty.
Eventually Juror #3 is the only one left who maintains his original “guilty” vote. He is determined to hold out and make it a hung jury. Will this last juror obstinately stand his ground, or can the others convince him otherwise?
Character Breakdown
Juro #1 – Foreman: A small, petty man, the Foreman is impressed with the authority he has and handles himself quite formally. He is not overly bright but is determined.
Juror #2: A meek, hesitant man who finds it difficult to maintain any opinions of his own, Juror #2 is easily swayed and usually adopts the opinion of the last person he has spoken to.
Juror #3: A very strong, very forceful, extremely opinionated man within whom can be detected a streak of sadism. He is also a humorless man who is intolerant of opinions other than his own and is accustomed to forcing his wishes and views upon others.
Juror #4: A man of wealth and position, and a practiced speaker who presents himself well at all times. He seems to think himself a little bit better than the rest of the jurors. His only concern is with the facts in this case, and he is appalled with the behavior of the others.
Juror #5: A frightened young man, he takes his obligations in this case very seriously but finds it difficult to speak up when his elders have the floor.
Juror #6: An honest but dull-witted man who comes upon his decisions slowly and carefully, Juror #6 is a man who finds it difficult to create positive opinions, but who must listen to, digest, and accept those opinions offered by others which appeal to him most.
Juror #7: A loud, flashy, joking salesman type who thinks he has more important things to do than to sit on a jury. Juror #7 is quick to show temper and equally quick to form opinions on things he knows nothing about. He is a bully and, of course, a coward.
Juror #8: A quiet, thoughtful, gentle man, Juror #8 sees all sides of every question and constantly seeks the truth. He is a man of strength tempered with compassion. Above all, he is a man who wants justice to be done and will fight to see that it is.
Juror #9: A mild, gentle old man, long since defeated by life, and now merely waiting to die, Juror #9 recognizes himself for what he is and mourns the days when it would have been possible to be courageous.
Juror #10: An angry, bitter man who antagonizes almost at sight, Juror #10 is also a bigot who places no values on any human life except his own. He is a man who has been nowhere and is going nowhere, and he knows it deep within him.
Juror #11: A refugee from Europe, Juror #11 speaks with an accent and is ashamed, humble, almost subservient to the people around him. He will honestly seek justice because he has suffered through so much injustice.
Juror #12: A slick, bright advertising man who things of human beings in terms of percentages, graphs and polls, Juror #12 has no real understanding of people. He is a superficial snob but trying to be a good fellow.
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