| CLARENCE DARROW's judicial Perspective |
| Starring Gary L. Anderson, America’s renowned Darrow portrayer |
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| American Legends Theatre Works 530.243.9945 americanlegends@sbcglobal.net |
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| Clarence Darrow's Judicial Perspective has been receiving national attention since its premier in 2007 at the Annual Judicial Conference at the Michigan State Bar Convention. Since then the program has been presented at the New Jersey Judicial College and the AOC Forum in San Francisco. In 2008, the program is scheduled for the Ohio Association of Probate Judges, the Michigan Judges Association Annual Conference and the Oklahoma Judicial Conference. |
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“Gary Anderson’s Darrow is in the same league as Holbrook’s Mark Twain.” …Eureka Times Standard
“Anderson’s performance was powerful and completely absorbing.” ... Trinity Journal
“This is one of the finest one man shows that I have ever seen.” ... Siskiyou Daily News
“Captures both the homespun self-effacing humor and the fiery oratorical skills thatmade Darrow a legend
among trial lawyers." ... Shasta-Trinity Counties Bar Association
“This production is magnificent!”… Richard Hine, Editor, The Almanac
“Anderson, as Darrow, shows how one man not only challenged injustice but affected the course of American
Jurisprudence.” … Oakland Tribune
“Holds the audience spellbound. Don’t miss this engaging and thought provoking performance!” … San Leandro Times
“Anderson’s performance was powerful and completely absorbing.” ... Trinity Journal
“This is one of the finest one man shows that I have ever seen.” ... Siskiyou Daily News
“Captures both the homespun self-effacing humor and the fiery oratorical skills thatmade Darrow a legend
among trial lawyers." ... Shasta-Trinity Counties Bar Association
“This production is magnificent!”… Richard Hine, Editor, The Almanac
“Anderson, as Darrow, shows how one man not only challenged injustice but affected the course of American
Jurisprudence.” … Oakland Tribune
“Holds the audience spellbound. Don’t miss this engaging and thought provoking performance!” … San Leandro Times
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Progam Description
In this program, we address the perspective that Clarence Darrow’s legacy is a direct result of the judges who contributed to
this iconic and controversial figure becoming immortal. This program illustrates just that point, and includes the prosecutions
point of view as well.
This detailed legal analysis of four pivotal trials in Darrow’s career is presented with great passion and attention to historical accuracy.
The program is fair, balanced and captures the taut atmosphere of the adversarial process, encompassing court dynamics, points of law,
the unique views of the prosecution and defense strategies and the judge’s trial management efforts. The information on the judges’
public and private lives is particularly fascinating. The Judicial Perspective program is an intriguing blend of both human tragedy and the
elevation of the human spirit through the majesty of the law.
Judicial conduct, misconduct and trial management are important elements of our judicial program.
See below for specific cases and references from four judges.
Clarence Darrow's Judicial Perspective is exhilarating, relevant, inspirational, and educational and Mr. Anderson’s work is characterized in
the same dramatic league as Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain in newspapers across the country. This is the return of Clarence Darrow, at war
and as warrior, returning to engage our justice system in a presentation that trembles with inescapable timeliness.
This is the man behind the legend, not always the hero and not always at his best, with serious legal problems of his own that scarred and
haunted him forever.
This is not a dry lecture but a full dramatic re-creation as Clarence Darrow that becomes history alive. The attendees become the jury in
every case discussed. The show is interactive as Mr. Darrow moves in and out of the audience asking questions which provokes
introspection.
In answer to the most often asked QUESTIONS about this new Darrow program:
ANSWERS:
Judge John Caverly - Leopold and Loeb – Discover the true reasons he ruled in favor of what some say was the greatest anti-death
penalty pleading in the annals of American law.
Judge Fremont Wood – Hear how his emphasis regarding “uncorroborated accomplice testimony” in instructing the jury in Idaho doomed
the judge’s subsequent career after the Big Bill Haywood murder trial of Gov. Steunenberg in Idaho. As he knew it would!
Judge Frank Murphy – According to Darrow, Judge Murphy was …. “The kindliest and most understanding man I have ever happened to
meet on the bench” Hear how Judge Murphy risked his career for the sake of racial harmony in Detroit during the Sweet murder trials
in Detroit Michigan.
Judge John Raulston – Was he running for office from the bench in the Scopes Trial in Dayton Tennessee? Was he truly biased in favor
of the prosecution? Did the media gain their permanent foothold in the courtroom due to the judge’s near obsession with having his
photo taken?
“(Anderson’s) presentation would be an excellent addition to any judicial training event! I can guarantee that. Indeed, I think
his program should be seen and experienced by every law student in America. He truly demonstrates an understanding
(through his Darrow) of why we become lawyers, and yes, judges as well.”
“Your performance was not only spellbinding, but inspirational as well. You were able to capture the emotional integrity and
moral imperative of Mr. Darrow, yet at the same time imbue his spirit with those very human qualities that go the essence of
this iconic trial orator and legal force. This type of performance would be of immense benefit to and enjoyment to legal groups
such as…the Idaho Judiciary.” ...Hon. Alan M. Schwartzman, Senior Appellate Judge - Idaho Court of Appeals
masterful. He moved from personal narrative to Darrow’s courtroom presentations seamlessly, making for a riveting
performance. Mr. Darrow was the champion for the underdog. The issues he tackled are as relevant today as they were in his
time. Gary Anderson makes Darrow live again.” ...Hon. Harold E. Eaton, Jr., Rutland, Vermont
exposed to. The presentation is an appropriate motivator…and reminder…of both the glory of our profession and the
responsibility we bear in utilizing the rule of law to preserve and promote democratic institutions.”
In this program, we address the perspective that Clarence Darrow’s legacy is a direct result of the judges who contributed to
this iconic and controversial figure becoming immortal. This program illustrates just that point, and includes the prosecutions
point of view as well.
This detailed legal analysis of four pivotal trials in Darrow’s career is presented with great passion and attention to historical accuracy.
The program is fair, balanced and captures the taut atmosphere of the adversarial process, encompassing court dynamics, points of law,
the unique views of the prosecution and defense strategies and the judge’s trial management efforts. The information on the judges’
public and private lives is particularly fascinating. The Judicial Perspective program is an intriguing blend of both human tragedy and the
elevation of the human spirit through the majesty of the law.
Judicial conduct, misconduct and trial management are important elements of our judicial program.
See below for specific cases and references from four judges.
Clarence Darrow's Judicial Perspective is exhilarating, relevant, inspirational, and educational and Mr. Anderson’s work is characterized in
the same dramatic league as Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain in newspapers across the country. This is the return of Clarence Darrow, at war
and as warrior, returning to engage our justice system in a presentation that trembles with inescapable timeliness.
This is the man behind the legend, not always the hero and not always at his best, with serious legal problems of his own that scarred and
haunted him forever.
This is not a dry lecture but a full dramatic re-creation as Clarence Darrow that becomes history alive. The attendees become the jury in
every case discussed. The show is interactive as Mr. Darrow moves in and out of the audience asking questions which provokes
introspection.
In answer to the most often asked QUESTIONS about this new Darrow program:
- 1. How do you relate your presentation directly to judicial areas of interest?
2. Does the role of the judge, enter in at any time?
3. How would this target judges?
ANSWERS:
Judge John Caverly - Leopold and Loeb – Discover the true reasons he ruled in favor of what some say was the greatest anti-death
penalty pleading in the annals of American law.
Judge Fremont Wood – Hear how his emphasis regarding “uncorroborated accomplice testimony” in instructing the jury in Idaho doomed
the judge’s subsequent career after the Big Bill Haywood murder trial of Gov. Steunenberg in Idaho. As he knew it would!
Judge Frank Murphy – According to Darrow, Judge Murphy was …. “The kindliest and most understanding man I have ever happened to
meet on the bench” Hear how Judge Murphy risked his career for the sake of racial harmony in Detroit during the Sweet murder trials
in Detroit Michigan.
Judge John Raulston – Was he running for office from the bench in the Scopes Trial in Dayton Tennessee? Was he truly biased in favor
of the prosecution? Did the media gain their permanent foothold in the courtroom due to the judge’s near obsession with having his
photo taken?
“(Anderson’s) presentation would be an excellent addition to any judicial training event! I can guarantee that. Indeed, I think
his program should be seen and experienced by every law student in America. He truly demonstrates an understanding
(through his Darrow) of why we become lawyers, and yes, judges as well.”
- ...Lowell D. Castleton, Senior Judge and Director of Judicial Education - Idaho Supreme Court
“Your performance was not only spellbinding, but inspirational as well. You were able to capture the emotional integrity and
moral imperative of Mr. Darrow, yet at the same time imbue his spirit with those very human qualities that go the essence of
this iconic trial orator and legal force. This type of performance would be of immense benefit to and enjoyment to legal groups
such as…the Idaho Judiciary.” ...Hon. Alan M. Schwartzman, Senior Appellate Judge - Idaho Court of Appeals
masterful. He moved from personal narrative to Darrow’s courtroom presentations seamlessly, making for a riveting
performance. Mr. Darrow was the champion for the underdog. The issues he tackled are as relevant today as they were in his
time. Gary Anderson makes Darrow live again.” ...Hon. Harold E. Eaton, Jr., Rutland, Vermont
exposed to. The presentation is an appropriate motivator…and reminder…of both the glory of our profession and the
responsibility we bear in utilizing the rule of law to preserve and promote democratic institutions.”
- ...Robert C. Huntley, Retired Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court