Play Review: "Twelve Angry Men," A Jury of Peerless Performers
Ohev Shalom tackles the tough topics of justice, racism and integrity in “Twelve Angry Men.”
Justice and the value of a single human life are two timeless themes that are examined in “Twelve Angry Men,” produced by Ohev Shalom’s A Drama on Second Street. The play, written by Reginald Rose, has enjoyed many incarnations over the years, on television, in movies and on stage, none more engrossing than this offering directed by Eric Froberg. Although updated by the inclusion of three women among the 12 jurors secured in a room to decide the fate of a young man accused of murdering his abusive father, it remains set in the '50s. The premise is enduring, even if contemporary courthouse security would preclude some of the action. Reinforcing the question of individual worth and dignity, the roles enjoy no names, much as a prisoner …
