{"id":6660,"date":"2026-05-29T20:25:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/?p=6660"},"modified":"2026-05-29T20:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:29:15","slug":"auditions-12-angry-jurors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/29\/auditions-12-angry-jurors\/","title":{"rendered":"Auditions: 12 Angry Jurors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday, June 22 + Tuesday, June 23 | Callbacks: Wednesday, June 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:00 &#8211; 9:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Columbia Entertainment Company | 1800 Nelwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65202 <em>(thank you to our friends for hosting us at their venue!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please complete the online audition form here: <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/maplewoodbarntheatre\/12-angry-jurors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/maplewoodbarntheatre\/12-angry-jurors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/12-Angry-Jurors-Auditions-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/12-Angry-Jurors-Auditions-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/12-Angry-Jurors-Auditions-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/12-Angry-Jurors-Auditions-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/12-Angry-Jurors-Auditions-1536x804.png 1536w, https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/12-Angry-Jurors-Auditions.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auditions and callbacks will consist of cold reads from the script. Sides will be available through our Jotform prior to auditions for those who would like to review material in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SYNOPSIS<\/strong>: Twelve diverse jurors are tasked with deliberating the fate of a 19-year-old accused of murder. What initially appears to be an open-and-shut case with a mandatory death sentence is challenged by a single juror who casts reasonable doubt on the evidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PRODUCTION NOTE<\/strong>: This production of <em>12 Angry Jurors<\/em> uses Sherman L. Sergel\u2019s stage adaptation based on Reginald Rose\u2019s original teleplay <em>12 Angry Men<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ROLES:<br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Casting Note<\/em><\/strong><em>:12 Angry Jurors<\/em> is intentionally open to actors of all genders and backgrounds, and all roles will be considered without predetermined casting decisions. While this story has historically been performed with all-male casts, this production has no predetermined vision for gender representation within the cast. We are not setting expectations for an all-male cast, an all-female cast, or any specific combination. Our focus is on finding the strongest ensemble and the actors who best bring these characters and this story to life. If you are unable to attend auditions or callbacks but would still like to be considered, please email jurorsangry@gmail.com to discuss alternative arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foreman<br><\/strong>Someone who takes their leadership role seriously. Eager to maintain order and keep the group focused, they value structure and responsibility, though they sometimes struggle to control the stronger personalities around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 2<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A quiet, hesitant person who lacks confidence in their own opinions. Thoughtful and observant, they often hang back and are easily overshadowed by louder voices before gradually finding confidence in themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 3<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Someone carrying deep wounds from an estranged relationship with their child. Strong-willed, forceful, and quick to anger, they push their opinions on others and cling fiercely to their beliefs. Beneath their confidence lies pain that clouds their judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 4<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Someone who prides themself on logic, reason, and facts over emotion. Intelligent and composed, they believe themself objective, though subtle class biases influence their view of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 5<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Someone who grew up in a poor neighborhood and takes the process seriously. Sensitive to the assumptions others make about people from disadvantaged backgrounds, they carry both insecurity and quiet conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 6<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Someone who is practical, honest, and deliberate in their thinking. Slow to form opinions but loyal and decent, they value fairness and strongly object to disrespect or bullying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 7<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Someone with somewhere else they&#8217;d rather be. Funny, impatient, and always ready with a joke, they mask their lack of investment with humor and charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 8<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Someone whose calm determination drives the story. Quiet, thoughtful, and compassionate, they believe justice demands patience and careful consideration. They see humanity where others see assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 9<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>An older person who closely observes people and understands loneliness. Gentle and insightful, they see beyond the surface and possess a quiet courage that emerges when it matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 10<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Someone whose anger and prejudice dominate their worldview. Loud, bitter, and confrontational, they allow personal bias and fear to overpower reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 11<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Someone who deeply values the justice system and the responsibilities it carries. Humble, sincere, and thoughtful, they approach the process with gratitude and moral conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juror 12<br><\/strong>Someone who is energetic and image-focused. Creative and personable but easily influenced, they often shift their opinions and struggle to commit to a position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guard<br><\/strong>A courthouse security guard who oversees the jury room and ensures order is maintained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monday, June 22 + Tuesday, June 23 | Callbacks: Wednesday, June 24 7:00 &#8211; 9:00 PM Columbia Entertainment Company | 1800 Nelwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65202 (thank you to our friends for hosting us at their venue!) Please complete the online audition form here: https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/maplewoodbarntheatre\/12-angry-jurors Auditions and callbacks will consist of cold reads from the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":6661,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,30],"tags":[7],"class_list":["post-6660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2026-season","category-auditions","tag-auditions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6660"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6669,"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6660\/revisions\/6669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maplewoodbarn.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}