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STUDY GUIDE EDITED BY Richard J Roberts, Resident Dramaturg WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY Janet Allen James Still Junghyun Georgia Lee Sarah Geis Felicity Kline Mark Judge Janet Allen Executive Artistic Director Suzanne Sweeney Managing Director Special Thanks to our Partners SEASON SPONSOR SUPPORTER 2 INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose A young man s life hangs in the balance as a trial jury meets behind closed doors to debate his guilt or innocence. Did he kill his father? Or is there reasonable doubt? What is justice, and how do we achieve it? You will be on the edge of your seat as a dozen men with different viewpoints try to agree on one verdict. This classic American drama from the 1950s could have been written yesterday with its provocative look at power, prejudice, and clashing perspectives.
discuss the case, trying to arrive at the truth. They examine the evidence presented during the trial, particularly the murder weapon, the defendant’s alibi, and the witness testimony of two neighbors. In order to better understand the evidence, they try to “recreate” certain elements of the case, leading to new discoveries and fresh ...
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