For most of us, rooting for the Eagles is second nature and we all agree that Philly cheesesteaks beat New York pizza any day. But what happens when you face a much tougher dilemma — one that involves making moral decisions in a court of law? Find out for yourself by joining a series of riveting trial simulations at The Jury Experience in Philadelphia. Jurors take their seat inside Media Theatre and use their wits to cast their vote, but will the final verdict be the right one?
The Jury Experience in Philadelphia: What trial is on and what is it about?
Death by AI: Will Philadelphia Deliver Justice?
Self-driving cars are central to this intriguing case—sophisticated manmade products that raise complex legal questions, particularly when it comes to the concept of autonomy, especially when these vehicles are involved in serious accusations. Who is held guilty when there’s no human behind the wheel? And with the existential problems that arise—from levels of automation to the pitfalls of technology—where does human error begin, and where does it end? Well, that’s up to you and the rest of the jury to decide.
Death on the Port Side
Four close friends on a night out want to take their friend’s speedboat for a spin but suddenly the evening takes a deadly turn. Their fates depend on the son of a powerful politician, who steers both the boat and a tangled emotional web. After tragedy strikes, questions arise about what really happened, whether passion, rivalry, or something more sinister lies beneath the surface.
What is ‘The Jury Experience’?
A wonderfully realistic mix of opening and closing statements, cross-examinations and clues meets professional actors for a compelling 60-minute trial experience that knows a thing or two about theatrics. There are multiple unique cases that are testing the wits of jurors in Philadelphia, and many of them are inspired by real-world events — from a tragic fatal accident to a groundbreaking case involving AI technology. It’s up to you to catch every little detail and vote with confidence through an interactive QR code.
The Jury Experience Reviews
The Jury Experience has debuted in 40+ cities around the world and has been rated 4.5 stars out of 5 from thousands of audience members. Here’s what people in Philly also had to say:
“Very interactive and fun production. I took my 23 yo daughter and it was interesting to hear her opinion as we voted. My Law and Order education served me well […]” – November 7
“We loved it!! what a great performance and it also gave a great topic afterward to chat about.” – November 7
“Amazing experience” – September 15
“Well acted. Good story. Interesting to see how opinions changed from beginning to end […]” – September 12
“Enjoyed the performance – something different.” – September 12
If you’re ready to step into the shoes of a juror and embrace the opportunity to be part of a trial—albeit fictional—look no further than The Jury Experience. Choose a case in the coming months, and you’ll become part of the panel, tasked with playing a role in shaping fate. This emotional and intellectual test takes on your sense of justice.