NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the drama “Twelve Angry Jurors” on Nov. 6-10 in Theatre West. Performance times are Nov. 6-9 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 9-10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and senior citizens. NSU, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts students are admitted free with a current student I.D. For tickets and more information, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1005212847687/.
“Twelve Angry Jurors” offers audiences a gripping exploration of human nature and the complexities of the American justice system. Set in a tense jury deliberation room, 12 jurors must reach a unanimous verdict in the case of a young man accused of murder. As the debate unfolds, deeply rooted biases, emotional tensions and moral dilemmas rise to the surface, revealing the frailty of justice when confronted with prejudice, anger and uncertainty.
The play takes a hard look at the dynamics of group decision-making, with one juror’s commitment to thorough scrutiny sparking intense conversations and forcing others to confront their assumptions and convictions. With every revelation and argument, “Twelve Angry Jurors” challenges the audience to consider the power of reasonable doubt, the weight of responsibility and the impact of personal prejudice.
Pia Wyatt is the director. The cast is Valerie Henderson of Covington, Kwincy Pierre and Damari Padilla of Lafayette, Jezek Maxwell of Hallsville, Texas, Ava Schorr of Thibodaux, Preston Rasco and Charlysse Casma of Baton Rouge, Leslie Israel of Sulphur, Josie Randle of Monroe, Caleb Barton of Marksville, Elizabeth Cook of Alexandria, Tyla Stewart of Benton, and KeShaun Bridgewater of Gonzales.
