REMAINING Audition Dates for 2024-25 SEASON:

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. Each juror reveals 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! The jurors' final verdict and how they reach it add up to a fine, mature piece of dramatic literature.

Note: all character roles are open to male or female casting.

• Juror One (The Foreman): Acts as the group’s      moderator, trying to keep the discussions organized and civil. Juror One      is not particularly forceful but is respected for their role.
• Juror Two: A timid bank clerk, Juror      Two is hesitant and easily swayed by others’ opinions. They represent      those who struggle to find their voice in dominant settings.
• Juror Three: A small business owner,      highly opinionated and stubborn, with a personal grudge that biases their      view towards a guilty verdict. Juror Three’s conflict with Juror Eight is      central to the drama.
• Juror Four: A stockbroker, Juror Four is      rational, composed, and bases their decisions on facts rather than      emotions. Juror Four demands evidence and is meticulous in the discussion      of the case details.
• Juror Five: Grew up in a poor urban      area, which gives Juror Five insight into the defendant’s life. Juror Five      is sensitive about accusations related to slum backgrounds.
• Juror Six: A house painter, honest and      straightforward. Juro Six is not a quick thinker but is determined to do      what is right, even if it takes longer to get there.
• Juror Seven: A salesperson with a brash      personality, Juror Seven is more concerned with wrapping up the      deliberation quickly than with delving into the intricacies of the case. Juror      Seven’s impatience reflects a lack of concern for the gravity of the      situation.
• Juror Eight: The protagonist who      initially votes “not guilty,” sparking the main conflict. Juror Eight is      thoughtful, calm, and seeks justice, urging others to discuss the evidence      in depth. Juror Eight challenges prejudices and looks for the truth.
• Juror Nine: The oldest juror, Juror Nine      is observant and wise, offering insights that others overlook. Juror Nine      is the first to support Juror Eight’s call for thoughtful deliberation.
• Juror Ten: A garage owner, Juror Ten is      bitter and prejudiced, often making bigoted statements. Juror Ten’s biases      cloud their judgment, making it difficult for them to see the case      objectively.
• Juror Eleven: An immigrant watchmaker, Juror      Eleven brings a fresh perspective to the discussions. Juror Eleven is      respectful of the democratic process and passionate about justice, valuing      the opportunity to participate in such a system.
• Juror Twelve: An advertising executive, Juror      Twelve is slick and superficial, more focused on the process than the      content. Juror Twelve flip-flops in their decisions, reflecting the      indecisiveness of those easily swayed by the last speaker.

 Auditions are on January 13th and 14th, 2024. Please arrive at 6:30 pm to sign in and auditions will run from 7pm until 9pm. Auditions will include group scenes and select monologue sides (PDF with sides available below). Auditions are open to everyone in the community, even if you have no experience acting!

Headshots and resumes are not required, but welcome if you have one.
 

We are committed to diverse casting and all roles are open to characters of all backgrounds. All roles are volunteer only and are not paid.
 

For questions or more information, please email auditionsmrt@gmail.com. 

For those unable to attend auditions but interested in participating in the show, alternative arrangements can be made by emailing auditionsmrt@gmail.comand submitting a video audition (see below). 

Location: 

McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

111 N. Tennessee Street - McKinney, TX 75069

VIDEO AUDITION INFO:  

- Video auditions (2 minute melodramatic or comedic monologue) must be emailed to: auditionsMRT@gmail.com by January 12th

- Headshot/Resume preferred, but not required

 Rehearsals will take place from January 16th through February 22nd on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

LOAD IN/SET BUILD: Sunday, Feb. 23

TECH WK REHEARSALS: Feb. 24 - 26 - 6:30 PM - 10 PM 

DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 PM 

PICK UP REHEARSALS: March 6th and 13th 

*Please do not audition if you have any conflicts with tech week or performance dates.  

Total of 9 shows :

Friday, February 28th at 8:00pm 

Saturday, March 1st at 2:30pm & 7:30pm 

Friday, March 7th at 8:00pm 

Saturday, March 8th at 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Friday, March 14th at 8:00pm 

Saturday, March 15th at 2:30pm & 7:30pm