WEST OF BROADWAY proudly presents Reginald Rose’s classic 12 ANGRY JURORS directed by Diane Namm, the second production in West of Broadway’s “YOU THE JURY”™ SERIES.

Directed by Stage and Film Writer/Director Diane Namm, Namm’s interpretation of 12 ANGRY JURORS provides an updated look at Reginald Rose’s classic story; asking the audience to question their own responsibilities, prejudices and the consequences of their votes. Namm’s diverse casting reflects the current day makeup of juries, while the universal themes ring true regardless of gender and race. Second in the West of Broadway’s “You, the Jury”™ series, 12 ANGRY JURORS is part of WEST OF BROADWAY’s Community Outreach programming; promoting literacy and social and civic responsibility through interactive theater.

Scenes written with at-risk youth and Diane Namm at the Phoenix House Lake View Terrace facilities and presented at the Pasadena Playhouse.

“You, the Jury,” TM Series where the Audience acts as the jury on a staged courtroom drama and vote for the innocence or guilt of the defendant.

MONSTER. Written by Walter Dean Myers, was a National Book Award finalist and it is found on most high school reading lists.  MONSTER is the story of the murder trial of Steve Harmon, a 16-year old African American boy who is accused of murder for allegedly acting as the lookout in a robbery gone bad. It is a powerful story made more so by the fact that the students get to vote and be involved in the show.

Create Now in association with West of Broadway Presents: LA Street Scenes 3: Everyone Has a Story.

A Boy’s Life/A Girls Life: Share in the experience of a changed life and choose to change another. Directed by Diane Namm.

Written with students from the Pasadena area and presented at the Pasadena Playhouse as part of a joint effort with West of Broadway’s community outreach program.

West of Broadway Presents:

Phoenix House Stories: A Staged Reading

Directed by Diane Namm

Written in workshops by residents of Phoenix House.  April 30th, 2008, Phoenix House Venice, CA