12 Incompetent Men (And Women!) by Ian McWethy

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Productions (77)
Comedy
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25 - 35 minutes
5 W, 5 M, 2 Any (12 actors possible: 0-12 W, 0-12 M)
Set: A table and twelve chairs.

When a man is accused of abducting half a dozen cats, it's a simple open-and-shut case, even for a jury that is filled with odd balls like a dim-witted PR guy, a bickering couple, and a man obsessed with French fries. After all, every scrap of evidence indicts the accused. And yet, Juror #8, a wannabe lawyer, believes that the "Cat Burglar" is innocent. Will he be able to sway the other jury members? Or will they side with Juror #3, the only sane man in the room? A hilarious parody of 12 Angry Men. (A full-length version of this play is also available.) Read More

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Play Details

When a man is accused of abducting half a dozen cats, it's a simple open-and-shut case, even for a jury that is filled with odd balls like a dim-witted PR guy, a bickering couple, and a man obsessed with French fries. After all, every scrap of evidence indicts the accused. And yet, Juror #8, a wannabe lawyer, believes that the "Cat Burglar" is innocent. Will he be able to sway the other jury members? Or will they side with Juror #3, the only sane man in the room? A hilarious parody of 12 Angry Men. (A full-length version of this play is also available.)

(A Stay-At-Home version of this play is also available.)

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 25 - 35 minutes
  • 5 W, 5 M, 2 Any (12 actors possible: 0-12 W, 0-12 M)
  • Set: A table and twelve chairs.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-303-8

Published Reviews

"The ideal script [...] for a student production -- entertaining, ludicrous and not too taxing. A light and enjoyable theatrical treat."

May Anderson, edfringereview.com

Production History

MAR 15, 2025 - MAR 15, 2025
Smithfield Little Theater
Suffolk, VA United States
Smithfield Little TheaterSuffolk, VA United States
MAR 06, 2025 - MAR 07, 2025
Mena High School Drama
Mena, AR United States
Mena High School DramaMena, AR United States
FEB 14, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
RTR High School
Tyler, MN United States
RTR High SchoolTyler, MN United States
NOV 08, 2024 - NOV 09, 2024
St. Elmo Jr/Sr High School
St. Elmo, IL United States
St. Elmo Jr/Sr High SchoolSt. Elmo, IL United States
AUG 05, 2024 - AUG 09, 2024
Aquinas Homeschool Community
Columbus, OH United States
Aquinas Homeschool CommunityColumbus, OH United States
MAY 08, 2024 - MAY 11, 2024
David Douglas High Schol
Portland, OR United States
David Douglas High ScholPortland, OR United States
OCT 28, 2023 - OCT 28, 2023
Lois S Hornsby Middle School
Williamsburg, VA United States
Lois S Hornsby Middle SchoolWilliamsburg, VA United States
JUN 13, 2023 - JUN 14, 2023
Drama Class
Dubai, AL United Arab Emirates
Drama ClassDubai, AL United Arab Emirates
MAY 18, 2023 - MAY 18, 2023
Southridge Senior School
Surrey, BC Canada
Southridge Senior School Surrey, BC Canada
MAY 12, 2023 - MAY 13, 2023
Roosevelt School of the Arts
Fresno, CA United States
Roosevelt School of the ArtsFresno, CA United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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