Palace adds another night of '12 Angry Men'

HAMILTON – “12 Angry Men” is a thrilling drama about one man’s passion and commitment to stand firm with his convictions. Twelve jurors are locked in a room to deliberate about a murder case; is the 19-year-old man guilty of fatally 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.
“12 Angry Men” will take The Palace Theater stage on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Due to overwhelming demand, The Palace has decided to add a third performance, tonight at 8.
“12 Angry Men” was originally written in 1954 as a teleplay then adapted into a screenplay by Reginald Rose. Sidney Lumet directed the 1957 movie starring Henry Fonda. Nick Preuninger (Oneida) is the juror who stands alone, Mason McDowell (Hamilton) is the defendant, and Bruce Ward is the guard. The remaining cast of Paul Hernon (New Hartford), Scott Douglas (Norwich), Jack Cofano (Clinton), Michael Schuyler (Clinton) Adam Spiridilozzi (Utica), Peter Dowling (Oneida), Sean McNichol (Oneida), Thom Capozzella (Utica), Rick Signorelli (Utica), Randy Leers (Whitesboro), and Richard K. Stoodley (Westmoreland) adds fuel to the fire as the eleven jurors who just want to close the case and go home; until they begin to question their motives and beliefs.
“It takes humility to acknowledge our flaws, but a great deal of courage to turn that acknowledgement into action,” says Alessandro Trinca (Oneida), director of “12 Angry Men.” Trinca has directed two other productions with The Palace Players. Stage management is by Mason McDowell and Taiward Wider (Hamilton). Lights are Kevin Lane and sound is Luke Marshall. This play is made possible in part thanks to Bruce Stewart, DDS of Oneida.
Tickets are $12 for adults (18+) and $8 for students (with ID). Reservations can be made by calling (315) 824-1420. Tickets may also be purchased at the Palace box office (Mondays-Fridays, 9-4, and two hours prior to each show). Seating is general admission and the house will open 30 minutes before show time.
The Palace Players are Hamilton’s independent community theater group, performing at the Palace Theater on Utica Street. They strive to enrich the cultural and economic fabric of the greater Hamilton community through the performing arts. Visit palacetheater.org or call to learn more about the 2012-2013 season of live national and community theater.

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