A Time to Kill eScriptAvailable

A Time to Kill A New Courtroom Drama adapted for the stage by Rupert Holmes

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Productions (30)
Courtroom Drama
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120 - 135 minutes
3 W, 10 M,  (10-18 actors possible: 2-6 W, 8-12 M)
Content Notes: Adult language and content.
Set: One set (courtroom) with other locations implied through lighting and/or projection.

Carl Lee Hailey shot two men in the very courtroom where he now stands trial. But attorney Jake Brigance sees Hailey's act of vengeance against the racist men who attacked his daughter as a desperate bid for justice, and he's willing to risk everything to defend his client's life. As the trial heats up, the community is torn apart in this gripping adaptation of John Grisham's incendiary novel about race, crime, and family in small-town America that asks the question: when is it right to take justice into your own hands?

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Carl Lee Hailey shot two men in the very courtroom where he now stands trial. But attorney Jake Brigance sees Hailey's act of vengeance against the racist men who attacked his daughter as a desperate bid for justice, and he's willing to risk everything to defend his client's life. As the trial heats up, the community is torn apart in this gripping adaptation of John Grisham's incendiary novel about race, crime, and family in small-town America that asks the question: when is it right to take justice into your own hands?

  • Courtroom Drama
  • |
  • 120 - 135 minutes
  • 3 W, 10 M,  (10-18 actors possible: 2-6 W, 8-12 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language and content.
  • Set: One set (courtroom) with other locations implied through lighting and/or projection.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-997-9

Published Reviews

"A thriller of the sort rarely seen on Broadway these days."

Bloomberg Review

"Mr Holmes...infuses the play with some crisp humor."

The New York Times

"There is no jury in this version--it's us."

Associated Press

Production History

FEB 21, 2025 - MAR 02, 2025
Foothills Performing Arts
Lenoir, NC United States
 Foothills Performing Arts Lenoir, NC United States
SEP 28, 2023 - OCT 08, 2023
Southside Theatre Guild
Fairburn, GA United States
 Southside Theatre Guild Fairburn, GA United States
MAR 24, 2023 - APR 09, 2023
Studio Theatre of L.I. Inc.
Lindenhurst, NY United States
 Studio Theatre of L.I. Inc. Lindenhurst, NY United States
OCT 30, 2020 - OCT 03, 2020
Delta Center Stage
Greenville, MS United States
 Delta Center Stage Greenville, MS United States
JUL 12, 2019 - JUL 20, 2019
Pontiac Theatre IV
Pontiac, MI United States
 Pontiac Theatre IV Pontiac, MI United States
MAY 09, 2019 - JUN 30, 2019
Desiderio Dinner Theatre
Cheektowaga, NY United States
 Desiderio Dinner Theatre Cheektowaga, NY United States
MAR 07, 2019 - MAR 09, 2019
Tupelo Community Theatre
Tupelo, MS United States
 Tupelo Community Theatre Tupelo, MS United States
MAR 23, 2018 - APR 22, 2018
Chautauqua Playhouse
Carmichael, CA United States
 Chautauqua Playhouse Carmichael, CA United States
MAR 23, 2018 - APR 08, 2018
Theatre Charlotte
Charlotte, NC United States
 Theatre Charlotte Charlotte, NC United States
APR 15, 2017 - APR 16, 2017
Calhoun Gordon Arts Council
Rome, GA United States
 Calhoun Gordon Arts Council Rome, GA United States
APR 07, 2017 - MAY 21, 2017
Spotlight Theater - Vintage Theatre
Aurora, CO United States
 Spotlight Theater - Vintage Theatre Aurora, CO United States
MAR 24, 2017 - APR 02, 2017
The Center For The Arts
Murfreesboro, TN United States
 The Center For The Arts Murfreesboro, TN United States
MAR 03, 2017 - MAR 11, 2017
Calhoun Gordon Arts Council
Calhoun, GA United States
 Calhoun Gordon Arts Council Calhoun, GA United States
MAR 03, 2017 - MAR 11, 2017
Calhoun Gordon Arts Council
Calhoun, GA United States
 Calhoun Gordon Arts Council Calhoun, GA United States
FEB 16, 2017 - FEB 26, 2017
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA United States
 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA United States
OCT 14, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
Theatre 68
North Hollywood, CA United States
 Theatre 68 North Hollywood, CA United States
OCT 07, 2016 - OCT 16, 2016
Panola Playhouse
Sardis, MS United States
 Panola Playhouse Sardis, MS United States
AUG 06, 2016 - AUG 06, 2016
The Center For The Arts
Murfreesboro, TN United States
 The Center For The Arts Murfreesboro, TN United States
MAY 05, 2016 - MAY 14, 2016
Piedmont Players Theatre, Inc
Salisbury, NC United States
 Piedmont Players Theatre, Inc Salisbury, NC United States
MAR 11, 2016 - APR 09, 2016
Elmwood Playhouse
Nyack, NY United States
 Elmwood Playhouse Nyack, NY United States
MAR 04, 2016 - MAR 05, 2016
Debbie's Angels Productions
Jacksonville, NC United States
 Debbie's Angels Productions Jacksonville, NC United States
FEB 11, 2016 - FEB 28, 2016
Old Courthouse Theatre
Concord, NC United States
 Old Courthouse Theatre Concord, NC United States
NOV 05, 2015 - NOV 08, 2015
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS United States
 Meridian Community College Meridian, MS United States
OCT 27, 2015 - NOV 08, 2015
New Stage Theatre
Jackson, MS United States
 New Stage Theatre Jackson, MS United States
JUL 25, 2015 - SEP 29, 2015
Downtown Playhouse
Pocahontas, AR United States
 Downtown Playhouse Pocahontas, AR United States
MAY 28, 2015 - JUN 13, 2015
Centre Stage - South Carolina
Greenville, SC United States
 Centre Stage - South Carolina Greenville, SC United States
NOV 07, 2014 - NOV 16, 2014
Twin City Stage, Inc
Winston Salem, NC United States
 Twin City Stage, Inc Winston Salem, NC United States
OCT 24, 2014 - NOV 08, 2014
Town Players of New Canaan
New Canaan, CT United States
 Town Players of New Canaan New Canaan, CT United States
OCT 20, 2013 - NOV 17, 2013
The Golden Theatre (Broadway)
New York, NY United States
 The Golden Theatre (Broadway) New York, NY United States
MAY 06, 2011 - JUN 19, 2011
Arena Stage
Washington, D.C. United States
 Arena Stage Washington, D.C. United States
FEB 21, 2025 - MAR 02, 2025
Foothills Performing Arts
Lenoir, NC United States
 Foothills Performing Arts Lenoir, NC United States
MAY 09, 2019 - JUN 30, 2019
Desiderio Dinner Theatre
Cheektowaga, NY United States
 Desiderio Dinner Theatre Cheektowaga, NY United States
OCT 27, 2015 - NOV 08, 2015
New Stage Theatre
Jackson, MS United States
 New Stage Theatre Jackson, MS United States
MAY 28, 2015 - JUN 13, 2015
Centre Stage - South Carolina
Greenville, SC United States
 Centre Stage - South Carolina Greenville, SC United States
OCT 20, 2013 - NOV 17, 2013
The Golden Theatre (Broadway)
New York, NY United States
 The Golden Theatre (Broadway) New York, NY United States
MAY 06, 2011 - JUN 19, 2011
Arena Stage
Washington, D.C. United States
 Arena Stage Washington, D.C. United States

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