Twelve Angry Jurors

original teleplay by Reginald Rose
adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel
presented by special agreement with the Dramatic Publishing Company, Woodstock, Illinois

February 6-27, 2009

“This is a fine ensemble with consistently good acting by all…Adding both genders to the life-and-death, decision-making process definitely adds some spice to the mixture.” - Bridgeport News

“An intense courtroom confrontation…a fine community cast.” - Middletown Press

Playhouse on the Green’s production of Twelve Angry Jurors. Photo by Mark Graham.

Producer/Director: Matt Schicker
Set Design: Carl Tallent
Lighting Design: Donald Rowe
Costume Design: Meredith Neal
Sound Operator: Jim DeVivo
Light Board Operator: Timothy Smull
Production Stage Manager: Natalie Inzero

Featuring: Lucy Babbitt, Kent R. Brown, Mark Frattaroli, Molly Garbe, Daryl Guberman, Jake Hall, Virginia Lity, Nigel Rees, Steve Scarpa, Kevin Shea, Fredda Takacs, David Victor, and John Zanowiak.

Sponsored by

Playhouse on the Green is pleased to present a rare version of the well-known classic Twelve Angry Men: this version of the famous “jury room drama,” entitled Twelve Angry Jurors, features a mixed cast of men and women. Twelve Angry Jurors runs for 10 performances only, February 6-27, 2009.

Read the Bridgeport News feature article on Twelve Angry Jurors at Playhouse on the Green!

Read Joe Meyers’ Connecticut Post article on Twelve Angry Jurors at Playhouse on the Green!

(l to r) John Zanowiak as Juror No. 5 and Kevin Shea as Juror No. 3 in Playhouse on the Green’s production of Twelve Angry Jurors. Photo by Mark Graham.

In Sergel’s 1960 stage play, based on the 1954 Rose teleplay, twelve jurors must decide the fate of a young man accused of murder. It seems like an “open and shut” case until one juror stands up for our American judicial system and insists that personal emotions and fear must not influence this life or death decision. Will he succeed, or is the evidence against the accused – and the jury’s bias against him - too strong? This play, one of the most often-produced in North America in its various versions, is as relevant today as it was nearly 50 years ago. The 1957 film version starred Henry Fonda.

Pullman & Comley, LLC, Attorneys at Law, is sponsor for Playhouse on the Green’s production of Twelve Angry Jurors. Among the largest law firms in Connecticut, Pullman & Comley, LLC represents a diverse group of clients on a wide spectrum of legal issues in the New England region and nationally. Clients include major financial institutions, health care providers, manufacturers and trade businesses, media outlets, e-commerce businesses, technology companies, trade and art associations, municipalities, the State of Connecticut, charitable organizations and individuals.

Adult single tickets are $27. Senior Citizens tickets (65 and older) are $25. Student tickets (21 years and younger) are $15. Tickets can be purchased 24/7 on-line or by calling TheaterMania at (866) 811-4111 (phone hours 9-9 weekdays, 10-6 weekends).

Playhouse on the Green is located at 177 State Street between Main Street and Markle Court in downtown Bridgeport. Free, secure parking one block from the theater is available.

(l to r) Lucy Babbitt as Juror No. 4 and Fredda Takacs as Juror no. 6 in Playhouse on the Green’s production of Twelve Angry Jurors. Photo by Mark Graham.

Performance Schedule

Friday, February 6 at 8PM – Opening Night
Saturday, February 7 at 8PM
Sunday, February 8 at 3PM - Special talk-back following
Friday, February 13 at 8PM
Saturday, February 14 at 8PM
Sunday, February 15 at 3PM
Friday, February 20 at 8PM
Saturday, February 21 at 3PM
Saturday, February 21 at 8PM
Sunday, February 22 at 3PM
ADDED PERFORMANCE: Friday, February 27 at 8PM

(l to r) Daryl Guberman as the Foreman, Molly Garbe as Juror No. 2, Kevin Shea as Juror No. 3, Lucy Babbitt as Juror No. 4

(l to r) John Zanowiak as Juror No. 5, Fredda Takacs as Juror No. 6, David Victor as Juror No. 7, Mark Frattaroli as Juror No. 8

(l to r) Kent R. Brown as Juror No. 9, Virginia Lity as Juror No. 10, Nigel Rees as Juror No. 11, Steven Scarpa as Juror No. 12

(l to r) Mark Frattaroli as Juror No. 8 and Kent R. Brown as Juror No. 9 in Playhouse on the Green’s production of Twelve Angry Jurors. Photo by Mark Graham.