Indiana Repertory Theatre

Show Information

September 4 - September 29
OneAmerica Mainstage
Tickets start at $25

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About the Play

Twelve Angry Men
by Reginald Rose
directed by James Still
September 4 - 29, 2019

riveting suspense

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.

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1 hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission

Twelve Angry Men is a classic American drama that contains profanity, mild violence, e-cigarettes, and strobe lights. Recommended for patrons 9th grade and above.

Artistic Note:
“The season opens with the classic American 1950s courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men. We select a play of this nature to unite the adult and student populations with a play that holds power for its strong dramatic tension, as well as its heated debates on the efficacy of the American justice system. It will pack a content and a style punch, and we’re excited to open our season with this quintessentially American high-stakes debate play that feels ripped out of today’s headlines.” –Janet Allen, Executive Artistic Director

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While we do not have a designated Sensory Friendly performance for this production, we do create Sensory Friendly materials for every show in our season. Below is the Sensory Friendly Guide for Twelve Angry Men (contains spoilers!)
SENSORY FRIENDLY GUIDE

OPENING NIGHT
Friday, September 6, 2019 | Performance at 7:30 PM
Raise a glass and cheers to the cast and crew at IRT’s Opening Night! After the show, delight in a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres, and a one-time-only chance to explore the set with IRT Artisans.

POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Saturday, September 7, 2019 | Following the 5 PM performance
Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes.

COOKIES & COFFEE
Thursday, September 12, 2019 | Performance at 2 PM
Before the 2 PM performance, sweeten your afternoon at the IRT with complimentary cookies, coffee and tea served in the lobby.

BACKSTAGE TOUR
Saturday, September 14, 2019 | Following the 5 PM performance
Immediately following this performance, join IRT staff for an explorative and informative backstage tour. Tours typically last 30 minutes.

IRTEA TALK
Sunday, September 15, 2019 | Performance at 2 PM
Stay after the performance to take part in a post-show discussion led by actors, staff and special guests. Learn behind-the-scenes details and additional information about the show and its themes while enjoying tea and cookies courtesy of the IRT.

ASL/AD PERFORMANCE
Sunday, September 15, 2019 | Performance at 2 PM
The IRT offers ASL/AD services to our patrons with vision and hearing needs. Patrons with hearing needs are encouraged to sit in the interpretation zone and meet with the interpreter before the show. We also offer Assisted Listening Devices free of charge at each performance.

To learn more visit irtlive.com/accessibility

POST-SHOW DISCUSSION WITH JUDGE SARAH EVANS BARKER
Sunday, September 22, 2019 | Following the 2 PM performance
Please join us for a post-show discussion immediately following this performance. Sarah Evans Barker, a judge in the United States District Court, will discuss her work as a judge and how Twelve Angry Men reflects today’s American justice system. The first woman judge appointed to serve on an Indiana federal district court, as well as the first woman to serve as Assistant United States Attorney, Barker has tried numerous jury trials as a both a lawyer and a judge over her 50-year career.

HAPPY HOUR
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 | Happy Hour starts at 5:30 PM | Performance at 6:30 PM
Start your evening at the Theatre with IRT’s Happy Hour! Beginning at
5:30 PM, sample appetizers and drinks from local distilleries, breweries and more before the performance. Sip, savor, and save with half-price drinks at the bar available throughout the evening.

POST-SHOW DISCUSSION WITH MYRA SELBY AND MEMBERS OF THE INDIANA SUPREME COURT RACE AND GENDER COMMISSION
Thursday, September 26, 2019 | Following the 7:30 PM performance
Please join us for a post-show discussion immediately following this performance. Led by Myra Selby, Partner at Ice MillerLLP and Board Member at IRT, and several other members of the Indiana Supreme Court Race and Gender Commission. The Commission is charged with examining the status of race and gender fairness in the courts, legal system and justice system, and these individuals will have a unique perspective on Twelve Angry Men.