Let's hear from the jury foreman, played by the talented Andrew Potter:
Q: In case our reader isn't familiar with it, tell us the basic story behind Twelve Angry Men.
Andrew: A jury must determine the fate of a man accused of murder. In order to clearly see the case, they have to try to come to terms with their own prejudices and work together.
Q: Tell us about the character you play.
Andrew: The Foreman tries to be the man who maintains order in the jury room despite clear animosity between his fellow jurors. His one goal is to bring everybody together to deliver a verdict.
Q: What's your background in theatre?
Andrew: My mother insisted that my brothers and I watch musicals as children. I remember sleeping through the second halves of such classics as South Pacific, Brigadoon, Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof, Camelot, My Fair Lady, The King and I, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Beach Blanket Bingo, and everything Elvis filmed, many of which I still don't know the ending. This is my tenth appearance in a show and my second non-musical.
Q: What's the most challenging thing staging this show?
Andrew: There's never a break; every actor is on stage the entire time. There are no opportunities to slow down, take a breath, peak at a script...
Q: Why would you recommend this show to our readers?
Andrew: Twelve Angry Men is one of those rare shows that stands the test of time. It was written 60 years ago, and the material still holds up. Aside from the ties, nothing about this show is dated. The discussions that take place in this jury room are still discussions that are going on today; whether it's about a race, nationality, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation, you can still hear these same sentiments and prejudices expressed anywhere you go.
Q: Tell us the dates, times and place for the show.
Andrew: Twelve Angry Men is being performed Feb. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Center (old Huntington High School) on 8th Street in Huntington.
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