His most famous work, rightly so, is Twelve Angry Men. Reginald Rose knew how to structure a piece of drama and knew how to write crisp, spare dialogue which was real and resonant, which advanced or developed character, was funny or emphatic (or both) and which effortlessly served the play. Raven Theatre has another fine production worthy of an audience. It is a reminder that we must question apparent facts before making tough decisions. Twelve Angry Men is a timely, riveting drama that will get you thinking about your preconceptions and stereotypes. The jurors' final verdict and how they reach it-add up to a fine, mature piece of dramatic literature, an experience you'll be proud to present. Tempers flare, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become twelve angry people. The charge is murder in the first degree, and the judge reminds the jurors that they must base their unanimous decision of guilty or not guilty on whether or not there is reasonable doubt in their minds as to the guilt of the accused. With each juror revealing his or her own character as the various testimonies are re-examined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their own eyes. The play Twelve Angry Men, written by Reginald Rose, takes place entirely in a jury deliberation room as the dozen characters referred to in the title debate whether or not the unseen. Twelve Angry Men Summary Next Act 1 Twelve jurors retire to the jury room as a murder trial concludes. A guilty verdict will be accompanied by a mandatory death sentence.

It looks like an open-and-shut case-until one of the jurors begins opening the others' eyes to the facts. A young man has been charged with the murder of his own father. 'He doesn't stand a chance,' mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. The direction (Susan Monaghan) is commendable. A 19-year-old boy has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. 12 (Adrian Volmer-Bruce) is an impatient marketing executive who just wants to get back to his life as quickly as possible.

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