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You, The Jury

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  8w, 7m

James Reach

This novel play permits the audience to act as a jury and vote whether Barbara Scott on trial for the murder of Chester Arthur Brant is innocent or guilty. The cause of Barbara Scott, defended by her attractive lawyer sister Edith and prosecuted by dynamic Allan Woodward, seems hopeless at the out…

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    Cast Size
    8w, 7m

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Summary
This novel play permits the audience to act as a jury and vote whether Barbara Scott on trial for the murder of Chester Arthur Brant is innocent or guilty. The cause of Barbara Scott, defended by her attractive lawyer sister Edith and prosecuted by dynamic Allan Woodward, seems hopeless at the outset. Step by step, Allan relentlessly builds the case against her, including her purported confession and the dramatic testimony of Brant's fiancee who claims she saw Barbara in almost the very act of firing the fatal shot. Edith doggedly fights back and she is finally rewarded when help arrives from a totally unexpected source. Conflict and tension build until the audience renders its verdict. This excellent play for all groups is exceptionally easy to stage.

ALLAN WOODWARD - a prosecuting attorney.

EDITH SCOTT - a defense attorney.

MISS CARVER - Allan's assistant.

CLERK OF COURT

COURT STENOGRAPHER

BAILIFF

BARBARA SCOTT - on trial for murder

MRS LAKE - a prison matron

JUDGE THOMAS FINDLAY

ROBERT MCPHERSON - a police officer

LEWIS RENNIE - a police officer

GWENDOLYN KELTON - a housekeeper

SHEILA VINCENT - a society girl

JANICE SCOTT - a student

JIMMY PERRY - an elevator operator

  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Author

James Reach

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