The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will be holding auditions for the Fall Play, "12 Angry Jurors” adapted by Sherman L. Sergel. Auditions will be held at the SCCC Performing Arts Center, located in Building A on Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, September 14. Sussex County Community College Performing Arts Center is located at One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ.
“12 Angry Jurors” is a compelling drama about a jury that must decide whether a 19-year-old man is guilty of murdering his father. The jury votes 11-1 that the man is guilty of the crime, but laws in the United States require a unanimous vote by all 12 jurors in order to pass judgment. Tempers flare as the eleven jurors try their best to convince the 1 dissenter to come around to their side “Twelve Angry Jurors” is a heightened courtroom thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat, while powerfully exploring what it means to live in a democracy.
SCCC students and community members ages 18-years and up are welcome to audition and are asked to arrive promptly to the audition. If you have a theater resume, please bring it and have dates of when you are unable to attend rehearsals. All auditioners will sign a code of conduct form. This will be an open forum and inclusive audition where auditioners will watch each other and read with each other. Sides will be provided and are also on our website, where more information about the show including character breakdown is located. Please note that the role of the judge has been precast, and some roles, including juror #8, will be shared.
Show dates for “12 Angry Jurors” are Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 16 at 2 p.m.; Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 23 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Ensemble Cast will be on stage for 90 minutes. The play has one intermission.
Should you have any questions, please contact Professor Allison Ognibene at aognibene@sussex.edu, who will be directing “12 Angry Jurors.” Learn more about the Visual and Performing Arts and Technical Studies programs at SCCC. “12 Angry Jurors” is Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.