The slamming of the gavel, the witness interrogations, the shocking revelations — a courtroom trial is nothing if not intense. Inside some of the city’s most prestigious courthouses like the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse, high-stakes trials filled with drama and suspense unfold every day. And that’s exactly what you can expect at ‘The Jury Experience’ in Sacramento. This gripping live theater show is packed with twists and turns at every corner, but in the end, it’s up to you as the juror to decide… guilty or not guilty?
On selected dates over the coming months, The Guild Theater in the Oak Park Historic District will be hosting this immersive courtroom experience. Established in 1989, the urban center for performing arts, cinema, and community events provides the ideal setting for this live legal showdown. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so make sure you get yours today.
What is ‘The Jury Experience’ ?
The Jury Experience immerses you in a theatrical courtroom drama, casting you as a juror with the defendant’s fate in your hands. It’s a unique blend of live theater, compelling storytelling and multimedia use. Professional actors deliver powerful performances, posing philosophical, moral and scientific questions that challenge your convictions.
What is the trial about?
The trial centers around accountability in an accident involving a self-driving car. Details and their presentation are key, as the audience must grapple with questions such as the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. Determining guilt or innocence hinges on the evidence presented and how it’s interpreted.
Tell me more about ‘The Jury Experience’
To enhance realism, the experience unfolds within a courtroom environment. Opening and closing arguments are presented, witness testimonies and cross-examinations take place, and evidence is revealed. As audience members, you’ll observe, listen, and ultimately vote to decide the outcome of the trial. The experience lasts 60 minutes and is suitable for those aged 12 and above.
‘The Jury Experience’ in Sacramento is an electrifying courtroom show that simulates the intensity of a real trial. Live performances by the actors on stage provide all the drama and draw the audience into the heart of the high-stakes case. Justice is in your hands, so what will you decide?