The Justice Theater Project

10/14/2026

This Friday kicks off the *Final Weekend* of THE COURTROOM!

Don't miss out on this final chance to experience an account drawn from 100% court transcripts featuring active NC Superior Court judges in the final act!

Come join us for two bonus Dive Deeper events to boot: a Cast Talkback after the 2pm matinee on October 17th, and an Dr. Sandra Wartski on The Psychological Cost of a Bureaucratic Nightmare at 6:15pm on October 16th (courtesy of the NC Psychological Association !).

TICKETS: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroomTix
LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroom

THE COURTROOM: A REENACTMENT OF ONE WOMAN’S D-PORTATION PROCEEDINGS
Oct 2-18, 2026

Check out the INDY article on the show here! https://bit.ly/CourtroomINDY

Photo Credit: Naveed Moeed

Director: Patrick Torres
Stage Manager: Sareek Hosein
Set Designer: Jim Azarelo
Props Designer: Julianna Frasca
Sound Designer: Jared Rivera
Lighting Designer: Julianna Babcock
Costume Designer: Sally Beale
Company Support: Kelly Caniglia
Lighting Assistant: Max Rivera
Cast: Veniza Catlett, Phillip Andrew Solano, Shana Fisher, Amelia Lumpkin, DeLoris Lowman-Crane, Celeste Hinnant, Callie Hammond, Spencer Matthews, Lola Ureña

Special Guest Judges: Judge Bryan Collins, Judge Steven Abrams, Judge Vince Rozier

Raleigh Arts North Carolina Arts Council United Arts Wake County

10/12/2026

🎭Audition sign-ups are LIVE!🎭

Auditions for The Justice Theater Project's productions of "The African Company Presents Richard III" and "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde" will take place on Thursday, October 22nd from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and on Friday, October 23rd from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.

Callbacks, if needed, for "The African Company Presents Richard III" will take place on Sunday, October 25th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Callbacks for "Gross Indecency," if needed, will take place on Tuesday, October 27th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

To view the full audition notices for both shows and to reserve your audition time slot, please visit JTP's audition page: https://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/auditions

If you are unavilable during the in-person audition dates on the 22nd and 23rd, you can submit a video audition by 12:45pm on Friday, October 23rd. Information about how to submit a video audition can be found in each show's audition notice.

Don't miss out on auditioning for one (or both!) of these amazing shows! Please spread the word and help us fill these auditions to the brim.

10/09/2026

📖🎭AUDITION DATES ANNOUNCEMENT🎭📖

The Justice Theater Project will hold auditions for both "The African Company Presents Richard III" and "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde" by Moisés Kaufman on Thursday, October 22nd from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and Friday, October 23rd from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.

Callbacks, if needed, for "The African Company Presents Richard II" will take place on Sunday, October 25th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Callbacks, if needed, for "Gross Indecency" will take place on Tuesday, October 27th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

"The African Company Presents Richard III" will be directed by Lormarev Jones. "Gross Indecency" will be directed by Ian Finley.

The full audition notices for both shows and audition sign-ups will go live towards to beginning of next week. Please spread the word and help fill these auditions to the brim!

SYNOPSIS FOR The African Company Presents Richard III: In the Grand Ballroom of the first ever hotel in the United States, The African Company prepares to continue their run of Shakespeare’s Richard III. It has sold out its 300-person house six nights a week, but a leading NYC producer has plans for his own white Richard III and he’ll go to terrible lengths to remove the competition. Based on a true story forty years before the end of slavery.

SYNOPSIS FOR Gross Indecency: From trial transcripts, personal correspondence, interviews and other direct source material, the playwright behind The Laramie Project reconstructs three legal trials that changed the life of Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde’s artistry and wit will flare against censorship, homophobia, and discrimination in a play that chronicles his journey from toast of the town to social pariah.

10/08/2026

One of the coolest things about THE COURTROOM--we've got some GENUINE judges!

A huge thank-you to Bryan Collins (pictured), NC Superior Court Judge, , NC Superior Court Judge, and Steven Abrams, Retired Immigration Judge, for being a part of our performances.

Come check them out in their very special Act III roles this weekend!

Ret. Judge Abrams will also be a part of Sunday's legal panel: Fact, Fear, and the Ballot. Hear from these experts after Sunday's show--for free!

TICKETS: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroomTix
LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroom

THE COURTROOM: A REENACTMENT OF ONE WOMAN’S D-PORTATION PROCEEDINGS
Oct 2-18, 2026

Check out the INDY article on the show here! https://bit.ly/CourtroomINDY

Photo Credit: Naveed Moeed

Director: Patrick Torres
Stage Manager: Sareek Hosein
Set Designer: Jim Azarelo
Props Designer: Julianna Frasca
Sound Designer: Jared Rivera
Lighting Designer: Julianna Babcock
Costume Designer: Sally Beale
Company Support: Kelly Caniglia
Lighting Assistant: Max Rivera
Cast: Veniza Catlett, Phillip Andrew Solano, Shana Fisher, Amelia Lumpkin, DeLoris Lowman-Crane, Celeste Hinnant, Callie Hammond, Spencer Matthews, Lola Ureña

Special Guest Judges: Judge Bryan Collins, Judge Steven Abrams, Judge Vince Rozier

Raleigh Arts North Carolina Arts Council United Arts Wake County

10/07/2026

We're gearing up for our second weekend of THE COURTROOM! Amelia, playing proscecutor Greg Guckenberger, the Baliff, and cover for our special Act III judges, shares about the show.

TICKETS: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroomTix
LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroom

THE COURTROOM: A REENACTMENT OF ONE WOMAN’S D-PORTATION PROCEEDINGS
Oct 2-18, 2026

Check out the INDY article on the show here! https://bit.ly/CourtroomINDY

Photo Credit: Naveed Moeed

Raleigh Arts North Carolina Arts Council United Arts Wake County

10/05/2026

THE COURTROOM is now in session! Join us for two more weekends of examining our justice system--a stark, honest, and ultimately hopeful story.

On *October 11* you can also join us for a free "Dive Deeper" event! Following Sunday's show, the “Fact, Fear, and the Ballot: Imm*gration and Election Integrity” panel will explore the intersections of imm*gration, citizenship, voting, and civic participation. Panelists include Steven Abrams, Erica Porter, and Iliana Santillán.

TICKETS: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroomTix
LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroom

THE COURTROOM: A REENACTMENT OF ONE WOMAN’S D-PORTATION PROCEEDINGS
Oct 2-18, 2026

Check out the INDY article on the show here! https://bit.ly/CourtroomINDY

Photo Credit: Naveed Moeed

Director: Patrick Torres
Stage Manager: Sareek Hosein

Set Designer: Jim Azarelo
Props Designer: Julianna Frasca
Sound Designer: Jared Rivera
Lighting Designer: Julianna Babcock
Costume Designer: Sally Beale
Company Support: Kelly Caniglia
Lighting Assistant: Max Rivera
Cast: Veniza Catlett, Phillip Andrew Solano, Shana Fisher, Amelia Lumpkin, DeLoris Lowman-Crane, Celeste Hinnant, Callie Hammond, Spencer Matthews, Lola Ureña

Special Guest Judges: Judge Bryan Collins, Judge Steven Abrams, Judge Vince Rozier

Raleigh Arts North Carolina Arts Council United Arts Wake County INDY Week

10/02/2026

📣JOIN THE TEAM!📣

The Justice Theater Project is seeking an Assistant Stage Manager for their upcoming production of "Continuity" by Bess Wohl.

PRODUCTION AND REHEARSAL LOCATION: Church of the Nativity (8849 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613)

SCHEDULE:
-First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 6th

-Rehearsal Schedule:
Mondays through Thursdays (6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Some Saturdays (1:00pm to 4:00pm)
Covers for Stage Manager on October 8th, 13th, 15th, 24th, and November 6th

-Manadatory Tech Rehearsals: November 7th through 12th

-Performances:
November 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30pm
November 14th and 21st at 2:00pm
November 15th and 22nd at 3:30pm

This position comes with a $400.00 stipend. We are looking for reliable people to join our team who have a strong passion for the arts.

For more information, please contact JTP's Production Manager Bruklyn Miller at [email protected]

10/02/2026

The Courtroom: A Reenactment of One Woman's Deportation Proceedings opens *today*!

Join us for an honest, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful look at our legal system as it pertains to those most at-risk.

A quote from director Patrick Torres about the show "It distills the immigration system down into a very personal story. I think the frightening thing about this play is that there isn’t a villain."

Come hear more of his wonderful insight on the show at tonight's Meet the Director event at 6:15pm!

Raleigh Arts North Carolina Arts Council United Arts Wake County

The Justice Theater Project's production of "The Courtroom: A Reenactment of One Woman's Deportation Proceedings" runs through October 18.

09/29/2026

One thing that's special about The Justice Theater Project is our Dive Deeper events! Come check out any of these events *for free* to hear from artists and issue experts, getting even more out of your show experience.

🏛The Courtroom: A Reenactment of One Woman's D-portation Proceedings
Transcripts Arranged by A***n Moayed
October 2-18, 2026
Tickets: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroomTix
Learn More: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroom
Events: https://bit.ly/JTPCourtroomEvents

>> October 2, 6:15pm (Opening Night--this Friday!)
Meet the Director: Patrick Torres

>> October 11, post-show | Fact, Fear, and the Ballot: Immigr8ion and 3lection Integrity

Panelists include Erica Porter, the Director of Partner Engagement at the North Carolina Voter Protection Alliance (NCVPA); Iliana Santillán, the founder and Executive Director of Brava NC; and retired immigr8ion Judge Steven Abrams.

>> October 16, 6:15pm | Beyond the Jargon and Paperwork: The Psychological Cost of a Bureaucratic Nightmare with psychologist Sandra Wartski

>> October 17, post-2pm show | Cast Talkback


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