Thank you to everyone who came out to see 12 Angry Jurors last night, we had a great return to the stage after a week off! If you missed it – tonight is your last chance to see this fantastic show! As we finish up our actor spotlights in time for our final performance tonight, first up is Camy Sylvestre, who plays Juror #7. Read on to learn more about her and the character she plays!
Juror #7 is a loud, flashy, glad-handed salesperson who has more important things to do. She is quick to show temper and equally quick to form opinions on things she knows nothing about – ultimately, she is a bully and a coward.
- Can you tell me a bit about why you auditioned to be a part of 12 Angry Jurors?
I’ve always loved 12 Angry Men, but as a woman, the opportunity to be in it doesn’t present itself all that often…so I jumped at the chance! I can’t resist juicy, character-driven shows like this, where every single character is complex and interesting. I was also excited to work with first-time director Mack Shaw, who has done a great job! - Tell us a little about the character you play. Do you relate to her at all?
Juror #7 was a challenge for me, because it’s usually such a masculine character…it was hard for me to translate into a more feminine version of how it’s usually played. She’s a pretty terrible person – she’s completely selfish, could not care less about the outcome of the trial, and just wants to get out of there so she can get back to her life. She also has a hair-trigger temper, but conveniently only picks on those she knows won’t try to fight back…whenever actual conflict arises, she hightails it out of the way. She’s all bark and no bite.I can’t really relate to her – I don’t really have much of a temper, and I would definitely not be so quick to send a kid to the electric chair. I’m an over-thinker, and #7 is…not. The only things we DO have in common are that we’re both fluent in sarcasm, and we both have tickets to Hamilton.
- Tell us about your life outside theater. Do you have any hobbies?
IS there life outside theater? I work in marketing research by day, and when I’m not at work or rehearsal (which is very rare), I like to read, watch trash TV, fall down Wikipedia rabbit holes about art/history/crime/cults/etc., bicycle, and take my awesome basset hound Paulie Walnuts on outdoor adventures. - Why do you think audiences should come see 12 Angry Jurors?
This show is always relevant, especially in tumultuous times like these. It’s a strong reminder that everyone, even those we disagree with, has their own story and reason for behaving the way they do. I’m a firm believer that open-mindedness and compassion can save lives, and never is that more on display than in 12 Angry Jurors…there’s a reason it’s such a classic, and it’s because we all have a lot to learn from it.Additionally, our cast has great chemistry and has worked really hard to put together a good show. I think we succeeded!
12 Angry Jurors will play at the Michigan School for the Arts in Pontiac March 24th, 25th, 31st, and April 1st. All shows begin at 8pm. Tickets are $12 and available here or at the door. More information on our Facebook event here!