The Jury Experience - The 20 Million Dollar Heist

An interactive courtroom drama staged at the Shaw Theatre, in which the audience sits as the jury, hears the testimony and decides whether a former driver is guilty of a theft.

This interactive courtroom drama places the audience in the role of jurors. The case concerns a necklace belonging to the celebrity Lana Tonneti, which has vanished, and her former driver, who is on trial for the theft. Witnesses give accounts that contradict one another, the timelines do not match, and Lana Tonneti's own version of events may be incomplete, so spectators must follow the testimony and examine the evidence closely.

At key moments in the proceedings the audience votes, and each decision alters which hidden angles of the case are explored, so every performance can unfold differently. The verdict, guilty or not guilty, is delivered by the jury itself, and the audience is asked to weigh each argument before reaching it.

The show features loud music and deals with emotional manipulation, drug use and betrayal, and it contains scenes of intense emotional conflict. It suits groups of friends who enjoy puzzles and debate, as well as visitors seeking something other than a conventional play. The production is presented at the Shaw Theatre.