Reginald Rose created his classic drama Twelve Angry Men in 1954.
The issues it raises are all too contemporary.
In the Pasadena Playhouse’s current production, director Sheldon Epps features six white and six black actors, in the roles of jurors faced with a life-or-death decision. But as they consider their verdict, each man winds up confronting his own biases, and the ways they affect his judgement.
Veteran actor, director and teacher Barry Pearl portrays Juror Seven. He talked about his experiences, his character and his perspectives on questions raised in this new production.
The Pasadena Playhouse will be presenting “Twelve Angry Men” from now through Sunday, December 1. Showtimes are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 pm; Saturdays at 4:00 and 8:00 pm; and Sundays at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. In tandem with the production, the Pasadena Playhouse also offers the new series, “Talkback Tuesdays”, in which a panel of community members discusses the show’s themes with the audience immediately after the performance. On Wednesday, November 20th, they will also feature a pre-show event at 7 p.m., with court illustrator Mona Shafer Edwards–who covered notorious California cases including the O.J. and Michael Jackson trials.
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