Auditionees should prepare a short monologue. There will also be readings from the script. Auditions will be held on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Juror #1 | Non-confrontational, Juror #1 serves as the foreman of the jury. Is serious about his authoritative role, and wants to be as fair as possible. |
| Juror #2 | The most timid of the group, Juror #2 is easily persuaded by the opinions of others, and cannot explain the roots of his opinions. |
| Juror #3 | The antagonist to the constantly calm Juror #8. Juror #3 is immediately vocal about the supposed simplicity of the case, and the obvious guilt of the defendant. He is quick to lose his temper, and is often infuriated when Juror #8 and other members disagree with his opinions. |
| Juror #4 | A logical, well-spoken stock-broker who urges the other jurors to avoid emotional arguments and engage in rational discussion. |
| Juror #5 | A young man who grew up in the slums. Is nervous about expressing his opinion, especially in front of the elder members of the group |
| Juror #6 | An "honest but dull-witted man" and a house-painter. |
| Juror #7 | A slick and sometimes obnoxious salesman, Juror #7 admits that he would have done anything to miss jury duty. He represents the many real-life individuals who loath the idea of being on a jury. |
| Juror #8 | Thoughtful and gentle, Juror #8 is usually portrayed as the most heroic member of the jury. He is devoted to justice, and is initially sympathetic toward the 19-year-old defendant. |
| Juror #9 | A "mild, gentle old man, defeated by life and waiting to die." |
| Juror #10 | The most abhorrent member of the group, Juror #10 is openly bitter and prejudiced. |
| Juror #11 | A refugee from Europe who has witnessed great injustices. Often feels self-conscious about his foreign accent. |
| Juror #12 | An arrogant and impatient advertising executive. Anxious for the trail to be over so that he can get back to his career and his social life. |
Auditions will take place at the East Community Arts Center on 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Performances will be from Jan. 24 to Feb. 2. For more information, contact twelveangrymen@playhouse22.org or call (732)254-3939.
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