THE Courtroom Thriller
12 ANGRY JURORS
Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel
Based on the Emmy Award-Winning Television Movie by Reginald Rose
July 31 — August 16
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2 PM Matinee
TICKETS Starting at $17
Discounts for Seniors, Students, Military, and Groups
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Twelve strangers. One room. A young man's life in the balance.
A young man stands accused of murder, and the jury is locked in a sweltering room to decide his fate. With overwhelming evidence, it looks like an open-and-shut case requiring a quick verdict—and a mandatory death sentence.
But as the twelve strangers settle in for deliberation, one lone juror casts a vote of "Not Guilty," raising the simple, crucial question: Is there reasonable doubt?
What follows is a tense, electrifying, and claustrophobic battle of wills. Confined together, the jurors are forced to re-examine the evidence and, in the process, confront their own personal histories, prejudices, and fears. As tempers flare and arguments grow heated, the drama transforms into a powerful, pulse-pounding psychological thriller that explores the weight of responsibility, the flaws in human judgment, and what it truly means to live in a democracy.
You will be on the edge of your seat as a group of ordinary citizens fight for truth and justice—one vote at a time.
"Keeps audiences on the edge of their seats for ninety electrifying minutes." — StageSceneLA
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What is the plot, and is it appropriate for all ages?
The play is set entirely within a jury room, where twelve jurors must decide the guilt or innocence of a teenager accused of murdering his father.
Due to the serious subject matter (murder, death penalty, justice system) and intense conflict, this production is recommended for mature audiences (age 13 and up).
What is the running time?
The performance typically runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, including one intermission. A more specific time will be available closer to opening night.
