Twelve Angry Men

Credits

By : Reginald Rose

Directed by : James Still

Co-produced with : Indiana Repertory Theatre

October 9 - October 27, 2019

Description

1957. A teen-ager is accused of murdering his father. His fate rests with twelve jurors. “He doesn’t stand a chance,” mutters the courtroom guard. As the jurors deliberate, the impulse to quickly convict is thwarted by one holdout, who insists on a close evaluation of the evidence. Slowly, without hectoring rhetoric or even firm belief in the youth’s innocence, he argues the case for further questioning. Then gradually and in different ways, other jurors begin to change their minds, a development that fuels simmering tension and threatens volatile confrontation. Prejudices, passions, and human failings collide in a search for truth as a young man’s life hangs in the balance. A taut and absorbing drama as compelling now as when it was written.

Approximate run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission.

Read the program here.

VIDEO TRAILER:

EVENTS

SYRACUSE SYMPOSIUM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 @ 3:45 PM (Immediately following the 2:00 PM performance)
In conjunction with Twelve Angry Men, a panel of criminal justice scholars and theatre artists will engage issues of justice, identity, and marginalized/silent voices to consider how 1950s jury room-drama remains a relevant point of departure for interrogating the corrupting roles of bias, prejudice, and silence in our justice system today. Panelists include Lanessa L. Chaplin, Esq., Project Counsel for the New York Civil Liberties Union and Todd A. Berger and Sanjay Chhablani, professors at the Syracuse University College of Law.
This event is free and open to the public.

PROLOGUE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 @ 1:00 PM (Performance at 2:00 PM)
Get the inside game from rehearsal to stage from cast members and guest speakers. One hour prior to select performances.

POST-SHOW TALKBACK

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 (Immediately following the 7:30 PM performance)
Stay in your seat after the show for a talkback with the Twelve Angry Men cast.

WEDNESDAY@1

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 @ 1:00 PM (Before the 2:00 PM matinee)
Join Professor Todd A. Berger, Director of Advocacy Programs at Syracuse University’s College of Law, for a deeper look into Twelve Angry Men. Berger’s scholarship is concentrated in criminal law and procedure, as well as the intersection of trial advocacy and attorney ethics.

HAPPY HOUR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 @ 6:00 PM (Performance at 7:30 PM)
Join us before the show for a pre-show party with half-priced drinks, complimentary light fare, and activities to engage the mind and body such as spa nights or cabaret performances.

PROLOGUE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 @ 1:00 PM (Performance at 2:00 PM)
Get the inside game from rehearsal to stage from cast members and guest speakers. One hour prior to select performances.

DINNER & SHOW

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 (Before the 7:30 performance)

Enjoy a buffet dinner and show with fellow theatregoers in the Sutton Pavilion at Syracuse Stage. Dinner will feature seasonal faire prepared by Phoebe’s Restaurant, followed by the 7:30 performance of Twelve Angry Men.

JUDGES & ATTORNEY PANEL DISCUSSION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 (Immediately following the 7:30 PM performance)
Stay in your seats after the show for a panel discussion with local judges and attorneys and get their view on the proceedings and deliberations witnessed in Twelve Angry Men. Panelists include Hon. Andrew Baxter, Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks, attorney Michelle Rudderow, and attorney Shannon O’Connor. Moderated by Lanessa Chaplin, Esq.

PROLOGUE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 @ 6:30 PM (Performance at 7:30 PM)
Get the inside game from rehearsal to stage from cast members and guest speakers. One hour prior to select performances.