Providence School Presents
April 18-19
Providence School
PRESENTS
12 ANGRY JURORS
by Reginald Rose
Stage Version by
Sherman L. Sergel
Based on the Emmy Award-winning television movie
Directed
by
Scott Giddens
Foreman
Juror No. 2
Juror No. 3
Juror No. 4
Juror No. 5
Juror No. 6
Juror No. 7
Juror No. 8
Juror No. 9
Juror No. 10
Juror No. 11
Juror No. 12
Guard
Judge Clerk
Director
Assistened Director
Costumes
Costumes
Marketing
Playbill
Cast&Crew
CastMembers
Ben Zelenka
Andy Simonsen
Spencer Maerkl
Missy Soud
Jenna Van Zyl
Jeremy Rice
Akeelah Monroe
Audrey Rivera
Jackson Adeeb
Madison Greene
Elizabeth Nativi
Merrick Evans
Ella Olsen
Jaxsen Coffey
Ava Smith
Production/Creative
Scott Giddens
Elliana Cooper
Aneesa Sarachene
Levi Minnovich
Melodee Nobles
Akeelah Monroe
WHO’SWHO
Ben Zelenka as
Foreman
Ben likes that his role can be the loudest voice in the room yet chooses to let each person be heard. Ben is currently in the 12th grade and has been at Providence for four years. He participates in both football and track & field. Ben enjoys stepping out of his comfort zone and trying new things. He believes there is no better time than the present to become the person God is calling you to be. He would like to thank Mr. Giddens, his parents, and friends for always supporting him. He would like to especially thank his twin, Grace, for helping him begin this path in the arts
Andy Simonsen
Andy is currently in 8th grade at Providence. He plays Juror #2 and he loves that his character learns to stand up for himself. When Andy is not performing you can find him collecting Legos at home. He would like to thank his three older sisters for supporting him throughout the production.
Spencer Maerkl
Spencer Maerkl is in 12th grade, and he plays Juror 3 who is a strong and driven character. He enjoys playing trumpet in the Providence Stallion Brigade and will be attending FSU next year majoring in theater. He would like to thank his parents for encouraging his love of the arts.
Missy Soud
Missy Soud is in 11th grade and plays Juror #4. She loves that the juror is very factual and intelligent, yet she is willing to present humility. This year has been amazing in theatre for Missy! She got to play Belle in Providence's fall show, Beauty and The Beast, and recently competed in Thespian Districts receiving a perfect score. She hopes to continue pursuing theatre in her life. She would like to thank her parents and Mr. Giddens for always believing in her.
WHO’SWHO
Jenna Van Zyl
as Juror No. 5
Jenna plays the role of Juror #5 where she is more of an emotional character and has a determined demeanor. Jenna would like to thank Elliana Cooper for being such an amazing help during rehearsals and will miss her when she graduates this year.
Jeremy Rice
Jeremy plays the role of Juror #6, a honest man who takes his time to make decisions. Jeremy is in 12th grade and has been in several Providence musicals. Jeremy was most recently Lumiere in the Providence production of Beauty and The Beast. He is overjoyed to be in this production and hopes you enjoy the play.
Akeelah Monroe
Akeelah plays Juror #7 and likes how her character will do whatever it takes to make sure justice is served. One thing this character has taught her is to always be looking for the facts and never jumping to conclusions. She loves the performing arts and has been involved for 15 years now. Akeelah is in 11th grade and her most recent performance was the Providence production of Beauty and The Beast where she played the wardrobe. Akeelah would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
Audrey Rivera
as Juror No. 8
Audrey has enjoyed playing this character as Juror #8 stands up for others who cannot do so for themselves. Juror #8 is a sympathetic woman who wants justice to be done, and she will ensure that it is by speaking her mind. Audrey believes that everyone, including herself, should take a piece of this character with them as they go about their lives. Audrey Rivera is in 11th grade currently and has a heart for the theatre and has participated in numerous plays and musicals. Some of her favorites include The Little Mermaid as Scuttle and The Diary of Anne Frank as Anne Frank. She believes that theatrical productions do much more than tell a story: they inspire, educate, and help make sense of life. Audrey would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support.
WHO’SWHO
Jackson Adeeb
as Juror No. 9
Jackson is a Junior at Providence School and has been doing theatre since middle school. One thing about Juror #9 that is important to him is that #9 is very observant but will speak up against discrimination when necessary. Jackson would love to thank his family, friends, and Mr. Giddens for giving him this wonderful opportunity.
Madison Greene
asJurorNo.10
Madison Greene is in 12 grade and plays as Juror #10. She appreciates the way her role pushes her to be a better actress. She has been in multiple school musicals as well as plays outside of school. She would like to thank her cast mates and family for being so supportive throughout the production. th
Elizabeth Nativi
asJurorNo.11
Elizabeth Nativi is in 9th grade and plays Juror #11, a person who wants the truth and justice for and from everyone. She loves how she gets to wear a giant trench coat for her character. This is Elizabeth's first time participating in a Providence play, but she participates in other theater programs like the yearly musicals. She would like to thank her parents, her director, Mr. Giddens, and the cast members for encouraging and helping her perform to her best potential.
Merrick Evans
as Juror No. 12
Merrick is in 12th grade and plays Juror 12. He enjoys this role because he gets to act far differently than he does in real life, and is challenged by the sleazy and judgmental character. Merrick loves to be with friends anytime he can and enjoys going to the beach often. He also loves his family very much and is very thankful for everything that they do for him. Merrick would like to thank his parents for always supporting him as well as his grandparents for being amazing. Finally, he would like to thank his friends for being a huge help with this performance.
WHO’SWHO
Ella Olsen
as Juror No. 5
Ella Olsen is excited to be playing the role of the Guard. The Guard hands the jurors important evidence and make sure everything’s in order. Ella is currently in ninth grade and is ready to be a part of her first play at Providence. She enjoys musical theatre, soccer, ballroom dancing, and loves seeing her mother pursue her love of musical theatre as Miss Elinor Dashwood in Jane Austin's Sense and Sensibility. She would like to thank her mother and father, little brother Sam, and awesome friend Mia for all of their support in everything she does.
Jaxsen Coffey
Jaxen Coffey plays the judge who is kind and encourages others to be fair. Jaxen is currently in the eighth grade and he likes to play golf after school with his friends. Jaxen also joined the weightlifting team at school. He has been at Providence since 1st grade. Jaxen would like to thank the drama department for giving him his first role in an upper school play. He would also like to thank his family for their support.
Ava Smith
as Judge asClerk
Ava has enjoyed being able to play the role of The Clerk. Ava is currently a Junior and has been at Providence since 2nd grade. She loves doing cheer and has been doing it since 9th grade. She has done two musicals on and off stage. Ava would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support through her journey.
Elliana Cooper
Assistant Director
EllianaCooperwasexcitedtobetheAssistantDirectorandStage Managerforthisproductionasa12thgrader.Shehasshownuptothe rehearsalsandhelpedthecastwithlines,props,andsettingupthe sets.ShewouldliketothankherparentsandMr.Giddensforalways believinginherandsupportingher.
WHO’SWHO
Anessa Sarachene Costumes
Aneesa Sarachene works in the Costumes department for the play. she enjoyed all 3 years she done costumes at Providence. It is a great way for her to be creative and help others enjoy what they wear while they perform. Aneesa like to think her friends and family for their support.
Levi Minnovich
Levi works in the costume department for the play. This year has been Levi’s first year doing costume, during the production of Beauty and The Beast he was Providence first male to work in costumes. Levi would like to think his friends and family for all their support.
What is 12 Angry Jurors?
Twelve Angry Jurors contemplates the huge responsibility of 12 ordinary people who must decide the guilt or innocence of a teenager accused of murder. It looks like an open-and-shut case—until one voice casts doubts and challenges a deepe examination of the facts. In the sweltering jury room on each person brings their individual histories, biases, and prejudices to the table as they struggle to reach a unanimous decision that will decide one youth’s fate. Twelve Angry Jurors explores how our actions (or inaction) have consequences.
