12 Angry Villains

Play

New Work
Writers: Jason Pizzarello M.G. Davidson

Overview

Show Information

Based on the Play/Book/Film
Reginald Rose's 'Twelve Angry Men' (1955)
Category
Play
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Parody, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
A large, bare jury room
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, High School, Middle School
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, young adult, mature adult characters

Synopsis

A parody of Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men (Jurors), 12 Angry Villains follows the trial of Peter Pan who has allegedly murdered an innocent pirate named Captain Hook. A jury of twelve of the most famous villains will decide Pan's fate, if only they could stop arguing long enough to take a vote. The jury votes 11-1 that Peter Pan is guilty, but the law requires a unanimous vote by all 12 jurors to sentence the boy to adulthood. During a heated debate, new uncertainties come to light, forcing everyone to truly question if there is in fact some measure of "reasonable doubt".

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