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In case you missed today's LiveLine with the director and some of the cast members of Bradford Little Theatre's "Twelve Angry Men," you can listen here . We had a very interesting conversation about juries, the law, human nature, psychology and, of course, theater. Enjoy! The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Tickets are now on sale for Bradford Little Theatre’s production of “Twelve Angry Men” to be performed at the First Presbyterian Church Feb. 3-5. The Emmy Award-winning story by Reginald Rose, adapted for the stage by Sherman Sergel, takes the audience into the jury deliberations of what appears to be an open-and-shut case of homicide. Set in the mid-1950s, the play will run for about 80 minutes with no intermission Tickets are available at Graham Florist, Ott and McHenry Pharmacy, and Tina’s Hallmark. They are also available from cast and crew members or online at www.bradfordlittletheatre.com. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and4, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 5. Bought in advance tickets will cost $9 each. Tickets purchased at the door will cost $10 for adults, and $9 for students and senior citizens. Patrons must buy tickets for a specific performance. Just prior to curtain on opening night, the Lester Brauser Communty Theater App...

By DIANE KERNER ARNETT Richard J. “Dick” Marcott has been chosen to receive the 2012 Lester Brauser Theatre Appreciation Award, announced Bradford Little Theatre president Nanci K. Garris on Thursday. Established in 2001, the Brauser Award is presented to an individual whose work makes community theatre possible in the Bradford area. It is named after theatre enthusiast the late Lester Brauser. “Dick is most deserving of this particular award recognizing his efforts in and dedication to community theatre,” said BLT president Nanci K. Garris, noting he has appeared in BLT almost since its founding; has served on the board as president, treasurer and hospitality chairman; has designed and founded programs including various types of acting and technical workshops and Senior Theatre. “This is only the second time BLT has honored one of our own, the first time being founder Patty Bianco in 2006. She, like Dick, was also honored by Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center, another group ...

Director Cindy Matteson has announced that casting is complete and rehearsals are underway for “Twelve Angry Men,” the second production of Bradford Little Theatre’s “Fun, Furious Fifteen” season. The Emmy Award-winning story by Reginald Rose, adapted for the stage by Sherman Sergel, takes the audience into the jury deliberations of what appears to be an open-and-shut case of murder. The play is a period piece from the 1950s; it lasts about 80 minutes and will have no intermission. The drama will be performed at the auditorium of the First Presbyterian Church, 54 E. Corydon St., Bradford, on Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. “Fourteen talented men from around the region will bring this drama – one of my personal favorites – to life,” said Matteson, a BLT board member and veteran director of both Otto-Eldred Junior-Senior High School and BLT productions. “Many of us held our breath this year awaiting the verdicts in ...