Review 2. 12 Angry Men Play by Reginald Rose Performed at the Scott Theatre, 7th March 2004 A Masterson/Assembly Theatre Production Directed by Guy Masterson Director Guy Masterson's adaptation of Reginald Rose's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, 12 Angry Men, is a surprisingly engaging and high-quality production considering the cast's inexperience; the issues it raises remain topical fifty years after it was written. The play explores the enduring themes of prejudice, stereotypes, people's convictions and preconceptions. It forces the audience …showed first 75 words of 1004 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1004 total…the miming actions of the actors, or the sound and lighting effects used in the toilets. As enjoyable as the production is, it could have been much more with better stage direction and cues, so the play flowed steadily with less confusion. More balanced performances and characterisation by the actors would have perfectly tapped the emotional strength of the play. However, the audience related to this production of 12 Angry Men, even with all its flaws.