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.