By Sherman L. Sergel
Directed by Yansu
Translated by Xu Zexi
Presented by Diploma in Theatre (Mandarin Drama), Year 3
12 Angry Women is an adaptation from the classic movie 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose.
An 18 year old boy who grew up in a slum is suspected of killing his own father. He was charged to court with unfavorable evidences against him.
12 women who formed the jury will engage in an aggressive discussion to decide if the juvenile has convicted a crime. If found guilty, he will be sentenced to death.
The play is almost similar to a monologue which reflects on the human nature and societal issues.
原创剧本: Sherman L. Sergel
导演: 闫姝
剧本翻译整理: 许泽茜
演出: 南艺 华语戏剧 大专班 (华文戏剧)
《十二怒妇》改编自美国经典电影《十二怒汉》(Reginald Rose)。
一个在贫民窟长大的18岁少年因为涉嫌杀害自己的父亲被告上法庭，证人言之凿凿，各方面的证据都对他极为不利。十二个不同职业的女性组成了这个案件的陪审团，他们要在休息室达成一致的意见，裁定少年是否有罪，如果罪名成立，少年将会被判处死刑。十二名女陪审员为此展开了激烈的讨论,所触问题直指人心。
该剧几乎完全依靠独白来窥探人性，剖析社会，不但体现了对生命的尊重,还向大家构建了美国陪审团制度的剪影。