12 Angry Jurors by Sherman L. Sergel

Directed by Maggie Thomas

Auditions August 12th and 13th at Garrison School 502 N Water St

Time: TBT

Cold Readings from script

Callbacks if needed or cast list posted TBT

Read Through TBT

Resumes and headshots not necessary but appreciated.

List of conflicts required.

Performances: September 19th – 22nd

Questions? Please email us at [email protected]

Casting

Juror #1 (Foreman/woman) lead –

Male – A small, petty man who is impressed with the authority he has and handles himself quite formally.

Female -A small, petty woman who is impressed with the authority she has and handles herself quite formally.

Juror #2 supporting –

Male – A meek, hesitant man who finds it difficult to speak his own thoughts for fear of being shouted down by the more powerful personalities in the room.

Female – A meek, hesitant woman who finds it difficult to maintain any opinion of her own.

Juror #3 lead –

Male – A very strong, very forceful, extremely opinionated man, intolerant of opinions other than his own; at the same time, a deeply wounded man who tries to hide his pain behind a loud voice.

Female – A very strong, very forceful, extremely opinionated woman. A humourless woman who is intolerant of opinions other than her own.

Juror #4 supporting –

Male – Seems to be a man of wealth and position, and a practiced speaker who presents himself well at all times. His only concern is with the facts of the case and is often the voice of reason and logic when fights break out amongst the others.

Female – She seems to be a woman of wealth and position, and a practiced speaker who presents herself well at all times. She seems to feel a little bit above the rest of the jurors. Her only concern is with the facts fo the case, and is appalled with the behaviour of the other jurors.

Juror #5 supporting –

Male – A younger man from the slums who identifies with the young man on trial more than he would like to admit.

Female – A naive, frightened young woman who takes her obligations in this case very seriously, but finds it difficult to speak up when her elders have the floor.

Juror #6 supporting –

Male – An honest man who comes upon his decisions slowly and carefully. A blue-collar worker who states his opinions honestly and bluntly.

Female – An honest woman who comes upon her decisions slowly and carefully. She finds it difficult to create positive opinions, but must listen to, digest, and accept those opinions offered by others which appall her most.

Juror #7 supporting –

Male – A loud, flashy, glad-handed salesman who has more important things to do than sit in a jury. Quick to show temper and equally quick to form opinions.

Female – A loud, flashy, glad-handed saleswoman who works in a department store and has more important things to do than sit in a jury. Quick to show temper and equally quick to form opinions.

Juror #8 lead –

Male – A quiet, thoughtful gentleman. Sees all sides of every question and constantly seeks the truth. A man of strength tempered with compassion. Above all, a man who wants justice to be done and will fight to see that it is.

Female – A quiet, thoughtful gentle woman. Sees all sides of every question and constantly seeks the truth. A woman of strength tempered with compassion. Above all, a woman who wants justice to be done and will fight to see that it is.

Juror #9 lead –

Male – An old man. Gentle, mild, and long since defeated by life. He recognizes himself for what he is and tries to be the voice of experience and wisdom in the room.

Female – An old woman. Gentle, mild, and long since defeated by life. She recognizes herself for what she is and mourns for the days when it would have been possible to be courageous without shielding herself behind her many years.

Juror #10 lead –

Male – A bully and a bigot. He is an angry, bitter man who antagonizes almost at sight. Female – An angry, bitter woman who antagonizes almost at sight. Also a bigot who places no value on any human life save her own.

Juror #11 lead –

Male – An immigrant who speaks with an accent and is a humble, quiet man. He is very polite and calm, and believes very strongly in the American Ideal and in the Justice System.

Female – A refugee who came to this country as a young adult. She speaks with an accent and is ashamed, humble and almost subservient to the people around her. She will honestly seek justice because she has suffered through so much injustice.

Juror #12 supporting –

Male – A slick, bright advertising man who tries to do the right thing, but is used to being overwhelmed by people with louder, brighter ideas.

Female – A slick, bright advertising woman who thinks of human beings in terms of percentages, graphs and polls, and has no real understanding of people.

Guard ensemble — A bit part. A policeman or policewoman of any age. Judge ensemble

Clerk ensemble