At The Jury Experience in St. Louis, conflict of interest is strictly off the table. Because here, it’s all about the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Say you’re to attend, you’ll find yourself in the midst of the action in a setting that blends courtroom procedure with the unraveling of live theater. Inspired to drag you into the likes of a “Suits” scene in court, the thrill of dramatically fighting your case has maybe come to be a reality – because this is an engaging experience where your viewpoint actually matters.
On selected dates, The Jury Experience in St. Louis will transform the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater into a courtroom designed for you to never break character. Though seating is limited, the intimate environment offers a rare chance to be part of a story as it unfolds. You are the jury, you listen, weigh up the evidence and help decide the outcome – this is one invitation you won’t want to miss.
What is The Jury Experience?
What happens in The Jury Experience in St. Louis stays in the Jury Experience in St. Louis. Each outcome reaches its unique conclusion; will they be guilty or not guilty? This is an interactive event where the boundary between audience and performers disappears. First you may watch, then you’ll listen, think, and fianlly contribute to the direction of the story as it finds the way to it’s final verdict. With professional actors presenting different perspectives and guiding the trial, the experience challenges your judgement and encourages you to consider your efforts in the search for right justice.
What is the trial about?
We live in a world where artificial intelligence is already taking on roles once reserved for humans, so what happens when its actions lead to a fatal tragedy? A crash involving a self-driving car raises more questions than answers – and not about the machine, but about the people and systems behind it. Who should be held accountable? The developers, the regulators, or who? You may know. In this courtroom, the goal is to figure out where responsibility lies in a world where technology is no longer neutral.
Tell me more about the immersive theatre production
This production involves a meticulous courtroom space designed to draw you deep into the drama for 75 minutes of the show. It is suitable for ages 12 and above, so bring your youngens or elders, or histrionics alike, to explore one of today’s most pressing ethical questions in AI. It’s a good chance to examine evidence, hear witness accounts, and confront moral dilemmas that feel bewilderingly real. With opening and closing arguments, the final verdict rests not in the script, but in your hands.
Silence fills the room as The Jury Experience comes to St. Louis. Check the schedule, because you’re invited to join a courtroom where your choices influence the result. Although each session starts with the same case, the verdict depends on the jury, we’re talking you and your fellow attendees.
Guided by a skilled cast, this 75-minute interactive event offers engaging discussion, moments of suspense, and a chance to reflect on your own ideas of fairness. Join in and get involved.