From Mark O. Hatfield United States to the Pioneer Courthouse, Rose City boasts many halls of justice. This season, the city’s legal legacy will only get richer as “The Jury Experience” lands in Portland. This courtroom drama is a 60-minute event, where the audience must step into the jury box and wrestle with uncertainly.
Taking place at Alberta Abbey on selected dates over the coming months, guests listen to compelling testimonies and closing arguments and finally cast their vote. Places are limited so don’t wait too long to secure your spot.
What is “The Jury Experience”?
Imagine being part of a courtroom drama where your decisions matter—this is “The Jury Experience”. Combining live theater with a high-stakes case, this interactive event places you in the jury box to decide whether justice will prevail. Professional actors deliver riveting performances that challenge your sense of morality while exploring philosophical and scientific themes. Will you rule guilty or not guilty?
What is the trial about?
The case centers on self-driving cars—a marvel of modern technology that raises complex legal questions when accidents occur. Are these autonomous vehicles as reliable as they claim to be? Who should be held accountable—the engineer who programmed them, the company that built them, or perhaps no one at all? As part of the jury, you’ll dissect evidence and testimonies to uncover answers in this thought-provoking faux trial.
Tell me more about “The Jury Experience”
In a courtroom meticulously recreated for authenticity, participants experience every aspect of a real trial, from witness testimonies to closing arguments. As evidence is presented, you’ll need to keep track of every little detail. After 60 minutes of intense drama and debate, audience members cast their vote to determine the verdict. Suitable for ages 12+, “The Jury Experience” offers an unparalleled exploration of justice.
Trial by jury is the palladium of our liberties. So why not take advantage of “The Jury Experience” that lets you decide the fate of a high-stakes trial?
This experience is coming to Alberta Abbey on selected dates visible in the card below. There are two back-to-back events scheduled for 6:00 and 8:30 pm. Tickets are sold in categories depending on the proximity to the stage and seating is assigned on a fist-come, first-served basis.