“12 Angry Jurors” Stage Play Casting Actors
Auditions for the classic story of “12 Angry Jurors”. In need of actors. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen jurors try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate. Rate: All positions are unpaid. Additional info: There is a participation fee. The show combines parts of the “12 Angry Men” and “12 Angry Women” scripts, allowing folks of all genders to be in this production. No previous theatrical experience is required to audition. Directors love when people want to try something new. Actors will not be restricted to roles based on traditional ages, or races and/or ethnicities assigned to the characters. PLEASE NOTE: Juror Eleven will be expected to do an accent for the performances. Actors will not be expected to stay for the entire audition - drop by when you are able. Please only attend one night of auditions. Actors will be put into groups to perform monologues and participate in a few short improv activities. WHAT TO PREPARE AND EXPECT FOR AUDITIONS: - Actors should prepare a one minute monologue in the style of the show (drama). Memorization is preferred but not mandatory. Sample monologues available upon request and provided at auditions. - Actors should not prepare monologues with an accent. - Actors should come dressed to move (they also recommend bringing a water bottle). - Actors should have their list of scheduling conflicts for November 24th through March 1st. There will be time off for the holidays, and rehearsals will typically be Sunday, Monday, Every other Wednesday and Thursday at 7 pm until it gets closer to the show. - Actors are encouraged to bring a resume and/or headshot, although neither are required. Callbacks are invitation only. CALLBACKS: Wednesday, November 19th 7 pm. PERFORMANCES: February 21-22, and February 27-March 1 Friday/Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 2 pm If you are interested, please apply.
13 roles
A small, petty person who is impressed with the authority they have and handles themself quite formally. They are not overly bright, but dogged.
A meek hesitant person, who finds it difficult to maintain any opinion of their own. They are easily swayed and usually adopt the opinion of the last person to whom they spoke.
A very strong, very forceful, extremely opinionated person, within whom can be detected a streak of sadism. Also they are a humorless person who is intolerant of opinions other than their own, and accustomed to forcing their wishes and views upon others.
They seem to be a person of wealth and position, and a practiced speaker who presents themself well at all times. They seem to feel a little bit above the rest of the jurors. Their only concern is with the facts in this case, and they are appalled with the behavior of others.
A naïve, very frightened young person who takes their obligations in this case very seriously but who finds it difficult to speak up when their elders have the floor.
An honest but dull-witted person who comes upon their decisions slowly and carefully. They are a person who finds it difficult to create positive opinions, but who must listen to and digest and accept those opinions offered by others which appeal to them most.
A loud, flashy, salesperson type who has more important things to do than to sit on a jury. They are quick to show temper, quick to form opinions on things about which they know nothing. They are a bully and, of course, a coward.
A quiet, thoughtful, gentle person—a person who sees all sides of every question and constantly seeks the truth. They are a person of strength tempered with compassion. Above all, they are a person who wants justice to be done, and will fight to see that it is.
A mild, gentle old person, long since defeated by life and now merely waiting to die. They recognize themself for what they are, and mourns the days when it would have been possible to be courageous without shielding themself behind their many years.
An angry, bitter person—a person who antagonizes almost at sight. They are also a bigot who places no values on any human life save their own. Here is a person who has been nowhere and is going nowhere, and knows it deep within themself.
A foreign born juror who speaks with an accent, and is ashamed, humble, almost subservient to the people around them. They will honestly seek justice, because they have suffered through so much injustice.
A slick, bright advertising person who thinks of human beings in terms of percentages, graphs and pools, and has no real understanding of people. They are a superficial snob, but are trying to be companionable.
A police officer to assist the legal process.
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