Reginald Rose News

Blank Canvas Theatre presents 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, directed by Patrick Ciamacco, and running July 12 - July 27, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm.

Recognizing the essential role that writers have played in creating and elevating the medium of television since its inception, the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the list of the 101 Best Written TV Series

In complete darkness, the Godlike voice of a judge echoes. To the unseen jury, the voice states, "Premeditated murder is the most serious charge tried in our criminal courts…One man is dead. Another man's life is at stake…In the event that you find the accused 'Guilty,' the bench will not entertain a recommendation for mercy. The death sentence is mandatory in this case. You're faced with a grave responsibility." Moments later, twelve men file into the jury room. As they immediately discuss everything from the weather to an upcoming ball game to their desire to "get it over with," it becomes clear that all of them failed to grasp the importance of the judge's stern and eloquent instructions. All, that is, except for the solitary juror who detaches from the group and stares pensively out the window. So begins 12 Angry Men, Reginald Rose's gritty and brutally honest examination of our judicial system, now playing in a stark and powerful new production at Austin's City Theatre.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN. Twelve jurors. Twelve different men. Only two ways to rule. The stakes are high in Reginald Rose's thrilling classic courtroom drama where a jury decides the fate of a teenager accused of murdering his father.

Originally produced as a live teleplay in 1954,"12 Angry Men" by Reginald Rose is a contemporary classic about a young man on trial for allegedly murdering his father. Although it seems to be an open-and-shut case, there is but one lone juror among the twelve who is not convinced of the defendant's guilt. Through this juror's careful examination of the evidence, he demonstrates to the rest of the jury that there just may be the possibility that this young man is innocent and causes the other jurors to question their preconceived notions. This play's enthralling and controversial debate over this young man's fate will keep you on the edge of your seat in anticipation of its final resolution.

Scarecrow Press announces the release of Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000: Milestone Plays of Crime, Mystery, and Detection by Amnon Kabatchnik. Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000 (Hardcover, 608 pages, ISBN: 978-0-8108-8354-3, $125.00) is now available wherever fine books are sold. Blood on the Stage is also available in an eBook edition.

Ten-year-old Sophie Nicholson earned her donation to DreamWrights the old-fashioned way-with a lemonade stand.

Mad Cow Theatre has announced the cast for Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose. Twelve Angry Men is produced as part of The Gary and Maureen Fries Modern Classics Series.

Mad Cow Theatre presents Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose, running August 3 through August 26, 2012, in downtown Orlando. Twelve Angry Men is produced as part of The Gary and Maureen Fries Modern Classics Series. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Mad Cow Theatre has announced the cast for Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose. Twelve Angry Men is produced as part of The Gary and Maureen Fries Modern Classics Series.

One voice can change the whole outcome.

One voice can change the whole outcome.

MAD COW THEATRE is holding auditions by appointment only for its upcoming productions of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Lee Hall, directed by Bobbie Bell and TWELVE ANGRY MEN by Reginald Rose, directed by Stephan Jones.

MAD COW THEATRE is holding auditions by appointment only for its upcoming productions of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Lee Hall, directed by Bobbie Bell and TWELVE ANGRY MEN by Reginald Rose, directed by Stephan Jones.

Theatre Lawrence has announces its upcoming 2012-2013 season. The season includes 9 TO 5, the SOUND OF MUSIC, and more. Tickets will go on sale in May.

George Street Playhouse continues its series of Pride Nights for the Gay Community on March 29, following the performance of the Playhouse's smash hit courtroom drama, Twelve Angry Men. For $55 patrons will receive premium seating for the 8pm performance, and admission to the post-show reception at Mike's Courtside Bar and Grill featuring complimentary snacks, drink specials and door prizes.

One of the greatest joys of our job is seeing our audiences transformed by a theatre performance. At some point in Roundabout's 46-year history, you've likely experienced a play or musical that has inspired you. Roundabout has been fortunate to produce award-winning productions on Broadway for 20 years now. You may even recall our first Broadway production of Anna Christie at the Criterion Center in 1992.

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild has announced the following upcoming events.

It's 1957 on an excruciatingly hot day in New York and twelve men of different upbringings, professions, demeanors, beliefs, and ages are locked in a room to decide the fate of a young man who has been accused of stabbing and killing his father. The guys are sure they will be home in time to catch the Yankees game. It's an open and shut case. Everyone thinks so… until Juror #8 reveals that he's not positive that the young man is guilty. This admission of reasonable doubt ignites the unreasonable amongst these strangers, and so begins the riveting production of Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men playing through February 5th at Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts.

Antonia Fraser was at The Harold Pinter Theatre today (Monday 24 October) to toast the London venue named after her late husband, the distinguished playwright, screen writer, director, political activist and actor, Harold Pinter.