Theatre Department to Present Twelve Angry Jurors

JACKSON, Miss. (January 29, 2026) — Belhaven University’s Theatre Department will present Twelve Angry Jurors this February in the University’s Blackbox Theatre. The play is adapted by Sherman L. Sergel from the Emmy Award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose.

Directed by Elissa Sartwell, Twelve Angry Jurors is a gripping courtroom drama that examines justice, prejudice, and moral responsibility. The play follows a 19-year-old man accused of murdering his father. As 12 jurors gather to deliberate what initially appears to be an open-and-shut case, one juror questions the evidence and urges thoughtful discussion. As tensions rise and personal biases surface, the jurors re-examine the testimony and confront their own assumptions, shaping one of the most enduring works of American dramatic literature.

Performance dates and times are as follows:

• Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

All performances will take place in Belhaven University’s Blackbox Theatre.

The box office opens one week prior to opening night. Tickets may be reserved by emailing boxoffice@belhaven.edu or calling 601-974-6478. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors, children, and Belhaven alumni. Admission is complimentary for Belhaven students, faculty, and staff. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

This is just one of the many exciting events from Belhaven University’s School of Arts. Check out Arts Ablaze for plays, dance and music concerts, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and more happening this year.