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MON · FEB 1

Twelve Angry Men

ft. Matt Daniels, Steve Koehler, James Pickering +2 more

Milwaukee Youth Theatre· 820 E Knapp St
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A gripping courtroom drama with local stars that crackles with tension.

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Part I

The details

About this event

"Twelve Angry Men" brings the heat of a tense jury room to life at Milwaukee's Herro-Franke Studio Theater. This production, directed by Mark Clements, captures the timeless struggle of justice, prejudice, and moral courage. With a cast featuring Wisconsin favorites, the play promises to deliver an electrifying performance that resonates with today's audiences.

The play's setting in an intimate theater enhances the experience, allowing the audience to feel the palpable tension and shifting dynamics among the jurors. Whether you're a fan of classic dramas or new to the story, this production offers a powerful exploration of human nature and the judicial system.

From the organizer

Twelve Strangers. One Impossible Choice. Step inside a sweltering jury room where the fate of a young defendant rests with twelve ordinary citizens. What begins as an open and shut case unravels into a gripping battle of logic, prejudice, and moral courage. Tensions flare, alliances shift, and the path to justice becomes anything but clear in this timeless, razor sharp drama that feels as urgent today as ever. This all-star production featuring Wisconsin favorites, including Matt Daniels, Steve Koehler, James Pickering, Marcus Truschinski, Jonathan Wainwright and more, brings electrifying intensity and unforgettable humanity to one of the most celebrated courtroom dramas of all time.

Getting in

  • Tickets

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What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
SpiritualIntimate
Theater KidsAcademia
Conversational

Who'll Be There

Adults of various ages, likely skewing towards those in their 30s and older who appreciate theatre. Individuals interested in social issues, law, and morality. Local community members and theatre subscribers.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

A memory

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