A Message from Founding Artistic Director Peter Rothstein

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Dear Friends,

Tonight was to be the opening night of the world premier of our musical adaptation of Twelve Angry Men. It is a drama about the racial prejudices that plague this country, about toxic masculinity, and about the American judicial system that favors bias over justice. It is also about change, empathy and finding the courage to speak out when you know you are in the minority. As we navigate the deep anger and profound pain over the murder of George Floyd, I am more convinced than ever that the arts are a vital force towards a more compassionate world, and I am painfully aware of how much work we have ahead of us addressing the injustice in this place we proudly call home. 

Stay safe.

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Peter Rothstein
Founding Artistic Director

Andre Shoals, Riley McNutt, Brian Kim, Sasha Andreev, Matt Riehle, and Jon-Michael Reese, Twelve Angry Men NEXT Festival Presentation, 2019 

Andre Shoals, Riley McNutt, Brian Kim, Sasha Andreev, Matt Riehle, and Jon-Michael Reese,
Twelve Angry Men NEXT Festival Presentation, 2019