12 angry men

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Cover art by Michael X. Campbell

12 ANGRY MEN

Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel. Based on the Emmy award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

Directed by Rachel Tibbetts

Assistant Directed by Miranda Jagels Félix

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Northeast Correctional Center
13698 Airport Road, Bowling Green, MO 63334

MATINEE - 1:00pm (12:30pm check-in)

EVENING - 6:00pm (5:30pm check-in)

RSVP deadline: Monday, April 22, 2024

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. "He doesn't stand a chance," mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an open-and-shut case—until one of the jurors begins opening the others' eyes to the facts. "This is a remarkable thing about democracy," says the foreign-born juror, "that we are notified by mail to come down to this place—and decide on the guilt or innocence of a person; of a man or woman we have not known before. We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. We should not make it a personal thing." But personal it is, 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 eyes! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become 12 angry men.

A special presentation from PPA’s Spoken Word class will accompany the play.

important notes for event attendees

You are only approved to attend the performance time you signed up for through the PPA website.

Driving Directions:
Northeast Correctional Center
13698 Airport Road

Bowling Green, Missouri 63334

From St. Louis: Two routes to US-61 North

1. Take I-70 West toward Kansas City to US-61 North (Exit 210B for Hannibal/Wentzville/Bowling Green) Or Take I-64W/US-40W, and follow signs to US-61 North (Hannibal/Wentzville/Bowling Green)

2. Continue on US-61 North

3. You’ll pass the first Bowling Green Exit (Bus 61) and an exit for US-54
4. Take Exit UU

5. Turn left at the top of the exit ramp (you’ll see the prison in the distance ahead of you after this turn)

6. Turn left at the T intersection

7. Drive approximately one block. You will be turning right onto Airport Road. A mile or so down airport road, on your right, is the entrance to the prison parking lot. Park your car in the lot to your left (Visitors) and come to the Upper Lobby.

Please leave phones, purses, etc. in the trunk of your car. Bring in only your driver’s license or photo ID, coat, and car keys.

notes

DRESS CODE

Clothing should not be tight, revealing, nor transparent. Leggings are prohibited.
No exposed cleavage nor bare midriffs. Sleeveless tops must cover the top of the shoulder and not gape under the arms. Tank tops and camisoles must be worn with a sleeved garment.
Skirts and dress must be no shorter than 2" above the kneecap when standing. No wrap around skirts or dresses are permitted.
Slit dresses and skirts are not permitted when the slit extends higher than 2" above the top of the kneecap. If a dress or skirt has fasteners, all fasteners must remain closed so that the garment is not open more than 2" above the top of the kneecap.
Capris must be at least mid-calf in length and professional in appearance.
No shorts and no bib overalls.
Clothing must not be gang related or camouflaged, must not have printed racial or ethnic slurs or obscenities, or depict or advocate the use of drugs or violence (either in written or picture form).
Clothing must be clean, properly fitting, and cannot possess obvious rips, holes, or tears.
Appropriate undergarments must be worn. Undergarments must not be visible.
Ankle bracelets are not permitted. No piercings of the skin except the ears.
No more than two earrings per ear, no larger than 1" in diameter/length, to be worn in the earlobe only.
No flip-flops. All footwear must have a back strap.