12 ANGRY JURORS Comes to Sussex County Community College
Performances run November 14-23.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Sussex County Community College will present the court drama, “12 Angry Jurors”, based on the Emmy Award-Winning television movie by Reginald Rose and adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel.
Directed by Professor Allison Ognibene of Sparta, NJ, “12 Angry Jurors” is a compelling drama about a jury that must decide whether a teenager 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. As the evidence is re-examined, however, new uncertainties come to light, forcing everyone to truly question if there is in fact some measure of "reasonable doubt". “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.
Other professors involved with the “12 Angry Jurors” include Professor Anthony Ur, who handles the projections, Professor Camille Fuller, the Costume Designer; Professor Rani O’Brien, the dramaturg; Professor Jimmy Jeffreys, the photographer; and Tim O’Connor, the sound mixer.
The cast and production crew of “12 Angry Jurors” include SCCC students, alumni and members of the community. Some roles are shared:
Andover Resident: Felicia Artrip as Juror 4 (shared role); Jude Cerasoli as Guard; Jodi Halteman, properties manager
Byram Residents: Walter Stanek as Juror 9 (shared role)
Branchville Resident: Ben Smith as Juror 1 (week 2)
Hamburg Resident: Chris Flatt as Juror 7
Hardyston Resident: Michael S. Foster as Juror 1 (week 1)
Hackettstown Resident: Fenrir Lewin as Juror 11
Hopatcong Resident: Jackie Turkington as Juror 2 (week 2); Emily Rennie as Juror 4 (shared role); Jess Dooley, scenic painter
Montague Residents: Phil Cocilovo as Juror 8 (Saturdays only) and technical director; Alex Stapel, stage manager
Newton Residents: Lisa Geerhart as Juror 9 (shared role); Logan Daingerfield, assistant stage manager; Melissa Marshall, sound designer and operator
Ogdensburg Resident: Alyssa Zemietra, assistant stage manager
Sparta Residents: Max Cagno as Guard; Emma Muth as Judge and makeup and hair; Sky Sobeski as Juror 2 (shared role); Chad Wood, house manager
Stanhope Residents: Sam Bloch, lighting designer; Nicolas Galloza as Juror 12
Stillwater Residents: Dana Nigro as Juror 10; Leo Watson as Juror 3; Nina Bennett, sound mixer operator
Vernon Residents: Jennifer Balogh as Juror 6; Jason Cahill as Juror 8 (Thursday and Fridays); Danielle DiBattista as Juror 5; Michelle Dester, assistant director; Catarina Cruz, sound designer and operator
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. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online by visiting https://sussex.simpletix.com.
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