AUDITION NOTICE: 12 Angry Jurors - Lockyer Regional Performing Arts

Title: 12 Angry Jurors

Presented By: Lockyer Regional Performing Arts

Genre: Play/Drama/Thriller

Synopsis: On a hot summer day after a long trial, a jury must decide whether a 19-year-old man is guilty of murdering his father. What at first appears to be a straightforward case unravels into heated discussions, as the evidence is re-examined, re-enacted, and the twelve jurors are forced to truly question if there is in fact some measure of "reasonable doubt". As tempers grow short and arguments become tense, a new murder threat is carried out before their own eyes, and each juror begins to reveal their own character. Twelve Angry Jurors is a heightened courtroom thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat while you bear witness to how these 12 jurors come to their final verdict, and what lengths they will go to in reaching it.

Audition Date: June 27th & 28th, 2026

Audition Time: 10AM - 4PM (later or earlier sessions available upon request)

Audition Location and Address: Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Rd, Laidley North QLD 4341, Australia

Audition Requirements:

• Select sides will be available at the audition for cold reads

Audition Registration: Register for your audition by emailing info@lrpa.au with; Name, Mobile Number, Email address, role/s interested in, preferred audition time

Audition Pack: 12 Angry Jurors Audition Pack

Performance Dates: October 22nd - 25th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Thursday & Friday - 7PM

• Saturday - 1PM & 7PM

Performance Location: Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Rd, Laidley North QLD 4341, Australia

Rehearsal Dates: July 11th - October 20th, 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Saturdays - 9AM - 3PM

• Technical rehearsals October 15th - 20th, 2026

Rehearsal Location: Laidley Cultural Centre, 3 Laidley Plainland Rd, Laidley North QLD 4341, Australia

Performer Age: 16+

Creative Team:

• Director - Gabriella Ambrey

• Assistant Director - Grace Crichton

Production Website: LRPA - 12 Angry Jurors

Other Information:

• All auditionees will be notified of the outcome of their auditions by the 1st of July

• All cast may not be required for all rehearsals, but please keep all Saturdays available. Cast will be emailed a detailed schedule.

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

Primary Roles

• Juror 8 - A quiet, thoughtful and gentle person who is the moral compass of the show. This role will require extensive dialogue and debate.

• Juror 3 - A very strong, forceful and opinionated character who is intolerant of other people's opinions and forcing their own. This is a complex and emotionally charged role, portraying toughness with glimpses of pain and insecurity.

• Juror 4 - An intellectual, articulate character, who remains composed and confident throughout. This role will require subtle and nuanced acting to portray their humanity beneath the logic and facts.

Secondary Roles

• Juror 1 - The foreman of the jury, quite formal in manner and enjoys taking charge. Their neutrality of character requires nuanced acting, portraying leadership and vulnerability.

• Juror 5 - A quiet observant juror who comes from a tough, urban background. They move form a reserved stance to growing assertiveness. This role requires a balance between a tough exterior and vulnerability.

• Juror 9 - A mature-aged juror who offers quiet wisdom and thoughtful observations. This role portrays physical vulnerability with intellectual sharpness.

• Juror 10 - An angry bitter juror who is openly prejudiced and antagonistic. This is a complex role that requires the ability to portray genuine fear and insecurity beneath outbursts of hostility.

Supporting Roles

• Juror 2 - A meek and hesitant person who is easily swayed by other people's opinions. This role will require strong non-verbal acting and the ability to portray a gradual shift from timidity to growing assertiveness.

• Juror 6 - A juror with quiet strength and sincerity. This character maintains a straightforward, dependable presence, commanding quiet respect.

• Juror 7 - An impatient, selfish person who believes they have more important things to do than sit on a jury. This role will require good comedic timing.

• Juror 11 - A European immigrant who displays intellectual rigour and emotional warmth.

• Juror 12 - An unsympathetic businessman with a playful nature. This role balances humour with sincerity and requires comedic timing.

• Guard - minimal lines and time onstage. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking for a soft entry into the acting world, with a few solo lines.

Non Performing roles

• Stage Crew

• Stage Manager

• Lighting

• Sound

• Costumes

• Hair and Make-up

• Set Construction