Serving a day of jury duty usually pays $40 or $50. Playwright Reginald Rose's 1954 stint in the jury room at New York's Foley Square courthouse brought a much greater reward. It inspired him to write ...

Considering how eager most people are to avoid a jury summons, it’s a little surprising that one of the most enduring stories of the 20th century takes place entirely within the confines of a locked ...

I have seen Reginald Rose’s 12 Angry Men more times than I can count. Not only have I experienced community theatre productions of it as well as professional performances (including one immersive ...

A jury of twelve ordinary citizens are charged with deciding the fate of a teenager on trial for murdering his father. Can they overcome their own backgrounds and biases to render a truly just verdict ...