Why be involved in theater? What do we have to gain from the experience?

Dear Cast and Crew of 12 Angry Jurors,

As the weeks (and months) have rolled by, I have often marveled at the beauty of theater. . . .   

The way a set starts off as a simple thought...and with time, a vague image becomes a reality.  

Watching the  lines of a character,  lying still on the pages of a script, coming to life . . as the actors take hold of a phrase, a concept and make it their own.

Marvelling at the crew; their tenacity and desire to create the "perfect" prop, backdrop....making sure the play moves with grace and ease.

Supporting the costume designer, and discovering the costume plot of a production, while continuing to perfect the overall aesthetics of a play.

Ever so thankful for the swings and  actors who float in and out for just a moment....knowing that their presence adds to the beauty and flow of the storyline.

And. . perhaps, most importantly......relishing in a community of like-minded theater lovers. Being able to appreciate fellow artists; embracing their differences, yet having the ability to work, side-by-side, to reach a common goal.  Having the understanding that it was the entire theatrical community that brought us to the level of excellence that we needed, and so desperately wanted to achieve.

Every year, countless of hours are spent by students and adults....working tirelessly to create something unique, something enjoyable. . . . . something profound.

The JTA's cast of 12 Angry Jurors is unique unto themselves.  You are diverse; athletic, musical, composers, instrumentalists, singers, writers, linguists, artists, dancers...the list could go on and on.  

It is the uniqueness of your backgrounds that makes our community special..and it is from that diversity, that we need to cultivate an appreciation and admiration for one another's work and passion that is now evident on stage.

My wish for the JTA community is that you are kind to each other...always.  

That you are respectful to the craft and find the joy in working with your fellow actors.....always searching for ways to raise the bar of excellence on stage and off.

Productions come and go, but it is the relationships that you establish, that will remain with you forever.  

Reach out to your fellow cast members and crew.  Know that they are just like you.... in the way you care about the arts, how you feel about performing......and being the best you can be as an actor and as an individual.

February 27th 12 Angry Jurors

Tonight:
7:00 p.m. Crew, plus: Charlie, Caitlin, Will, Sophie, Laura
7:45 p.m. Warm-up
8:00 p.m. Run Entire Show

Sponsorship forms due asap!

Last night for bios!

12 Angry Jurors

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Costume thoughts . . . .

Foreman-short sleeved shirt-blue, w/tie

#2-Blouse-light material, skirt, flats

#3 Needs red tie, dark shirt (short sleeved)

#4-Good-top needs to be a pastel color or print

#5-Dress….pastels, or floral

#6-shirt/top (mom style clothing) Pastels

#7-More colorful top-Loud color-short sleeved

#8- polo-pastel color: light pink, light blue

#9-Try Delaney’s skirt, will need pastel sweater-pink/yellow shirt

#10- black cami-skirt is needed (Maggie’s)

#11 –Navy blue pants/mint green or light blue-short sleeved

#12-Good!

Bailiff-pants too long-pants hemmed.

12 Angry Jurors Update-Sunday February 25th

PLEASE REVIEW LINES!!

10:00 a.m. Will/Charlie/Sophie

10:45-12:15 p.m. Act II/III

12:15-1:00 p.m. Costumes/Lunch

1:15-4:00 Run Show!

Tuesday February 27       6:45 p.m. Call Time
                                             Cast/Crew
                                              
Thursday March 1st         11:20 a.m.
(Right after school-lunch first)
Run Show

Thursday March 1st         7:00 p.m.  Run Show

Saturday February 24th Update

Hello Folks,

Here is the game plan for tomorrow.

It is imperative that we all support one another and make sure that we are as prepared as we can be for our performances.

That being said....Saturday is as follows:

Anxiety is Orange

10:00-12:00 p.m. Middle School works with Theater Horizon in auditorium.

12 Angry Jurors

ALL CAST meet at school at 11:30 a.m. (no Judges/Guards/Bailiff-you arrive at 2:45 p.m.)

The following cast members will go thrifting:

Marielle

Emily

Maggie

Isabelle S.S.  

You will go to 2nd Avenue where you will meet Ms. Laverty at 12:30 p.m.

You will need to acquire costumes for those cast members working on their roles at school.  Please make sure you have accurate sizes before you leave.

The following cast members will work on their roles/supporting and assisting in whatever way they can.  

(Please bring lunch/snacks)

Caitlin

Will

Sophie

Laura

Mattie

Henry

Delaney
Yusra

Jeremy

Charlie will arrive back from Tempe at 3:00 p.m.

We will run the entire show beginning at 3:15 p.m.  Places at 3:10 p.m.

Sunday will be full costume.  We hope to get two runs in that day.

Those going thrifting, you need to be back at school by 2:30 p.m.

Thank you!

Lys and Ms. Laverty

2-21-18 Notes!

Act 1

Time: 7:46 p.m.

-Please do not talk backstage

-(temp) 82

Cappies Team-Food

-Guards-fix table (James)

-#12 You  are out of the room-we need to figure out how to keep the water cooler folks in the “scene”

-James-great!

-Josh-Lock the door-legit

-#12-don’t talk with with your cup

-#7-good personal hygiene

-#7/#10 react to one another

-ALL JURORS listen and react-make it fresh.  Too automatic

-Who is the knife keeper?

-#6-you are so good!

-Foreman-more volume-power!

-REACT-“  #7 “after six days”

-#8- a little more volume.  Much better though

-#12 good show of heat

-#7 really good “shtick”

-#5-good reaction-even from water cooler

-WE LOVE OUR CREW

-Emily-See Ms. Craven to Laminate best Juror pictures

-#9-good voice-keep moving through it-experiment

-#7/#11 did we blow a section there? Pg. 16-17

-#7 listen-don’t jump the gun

-#9 take your time coming from the BR

-Foreman “Let’s go in order”-GREAT”!

-#8-keep it moving-not too slow in delivery

-#8/#3/#10 Powerful!

-#7 when you get up and #8 sits down-maybe give him a glare before you go to the water cooler

-#7-no “waits” no “ohs”-let it lie if you are mixed up.

-Jurors react more to #3’s outbursts (about kids)-pg. 21

-Foreman-“noting personal”  even more assertive-“let’s stop bickering” more forceful.

-#8-land your lines-don’t have voice go up all the time.

-#8-you could be a little more alive

-DOOR SQUEAKS!  WD40

-#4-very good recovery

-Jury react-especially when folks are making a plea for their guilt/or not guilty

-#4-where did you get it-#3 do not block her

-#10/#12 work on when each of you gets up-no synchronized movements please

-#7-NO WAITS!

-#8 “Well yes, you’re right”-who are you referring to?

-Pg. 22-24?  ????ARGH!

-End of Act 1-wait four beats!

Act II

Time: 8:14 p.m.

NEEDS MAJOR FOCUS

-##3, #7 nice opening

-#3, #7, #8-messin middle stage #3 you are blocked by jurors . Pg.27

-#3 you seem to be in the way a lot

-#9-a little more volume

-Guards-remember to walk in character until you can’t be seen,

-Heat index-88:  #3 good, #8 good, #7 good (with mirror)

-Foreman, #2, #5, #4, #9, #11, #10, #12-ARE YOU HOT?

-Don’t stop with being hot….

-Pg. 30-32 ARGH!!!

-Pg. 32-33

-HEAT???????

-#9 Very nice.  Thank you!

-#12-watch “important”

-#4-go to #9 “I think we understand now.  Thank you”

-#5-other side of #9 at the water cooler.

-#5, #9-please wait for #8/#3 to move –or go around in front of the table.  Actually, that might be best!

-#8-Pg. 35-each sentence needs to be different…..”I’m going to kill you….

-#2-wait a beat before you say “cough drop”

-#7-“listen he had a lawyer-good-get up-move!!!

-Heat??????

-Forman-could you sit differently?  A little more uptight?

-Foreman “I heard you”: say it a bit defensive.  As if you are being challenged?  Take control back!

-Guards are being blocked when they enter-#3 please move.

-#8 Pg. 38-39

-#11, #9 volume

-#8 “watch with second hand” not too much back to audience.

-#2 too quiet

#8-watch walk-old-but not a zombie

-#4-“now that’s interesting”  Is it?

-HEAT???????? You can’t forget that it is hot!

-#7 ”sick of you” good reaction

-#3 Fingers-A

-#4, #10, #12

-Diagram-needs to be thicker

Time: 8:42 p.m.

Act III

8:54 p.m.

-Guards-please walk to center of the room-behind table as you say your lines.

-Heat index-90

-#7-good, #12-good, #10 good, #5

-#2, #4, Foreman, #3, #11,

-Good reaction to vote in Act III

-Foreman “the vote is 6 to 6” awesome choice

- #3 “never going to convince him” really nice delivery.

-Heat Index 90 degrees

-#12 “anything to end this” good landing.

-#4-nice-keep it moving (El train and all)

-#3 Who has the knife?  Stay in the play-Foreman-search for it.  Make it work.

-#7-in pants instead

-#4 can you make moving #7 part of the scene before you stab #7

-#7-get up a little bit slower-you are older.

-#4-Pg. 49-52

-HOT HOT HOT! 90 degrees

-#5 thank you-HEAT!

-Folks-by Pg. 55- it is very hot.  #3 gives demonstration.

-#5 “What’s the matter with you” can you move on the other side of #2?

-#10-good heat reaction

-#11 good heat reaction

-#2 “I think I am too” nice delivery.

-React to #2 saying do you want me to time this one too?

#12-you were blocked by #8 pg. 56

#8-your feet need to be firmly on the stage at all times-watch when you walk stage right-smart/inexperienced

Time: 9:16 p.m.

#8-Stand firm-plant your feet.  Don’t move too much. Pg. 58

#8-when you know your lines you are quite good!

#7 good heat reaction

-#4, #2, Foreman, #10, #5 #12-could do more!

#12-when you walk across the stage-change your walk (tempo) as the acts go on.  More energy in Act 1-much less by Act III

-#10 Really good-still-go after the Juror even more-try to get

 their attention.

#4-Finally found your voice!  “If you open your mouth again….”

-#12-when you go stage right-leaning on the banister –you are not in the room. (Railings will be gone) Don’t go too far stage right.

-#8-don’t lean on door-

-#3-Much better contained-no too much. Not Too much vocables.  A bit more inside intensity that outside. (pg. 63)

DOOR MOVES WHEN PEOPLE WALK THROUGH IT! SR

-Guard-STOIC!

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