12 Angry Jurors Program

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

Cast & Crew Cast Members Foreman

Ben Zelenka

Juror No. 2

Andy Simonsen

Juror No. 3

Spencer Maerkl

Juror No. 4

Missy Soud

Juror No. 5

Jenna Van Zyl

Juror No. 6

Jeremy Rice

Juror No. 7

Akeelah Monroe

Juror No. 8

Audrey Rivera

Juror No. 9

Jackson Adeeb

Juror No. 10

Madison Greene

Juror No. 11

Elizabeth Nativi

Juror No. 12

Merrick Evans

Guard

Ella Olsen

Judge

Jaxsen Coffey

Clerk

Ava Smith

Production / Creative Director

Scott Giddens

Assistened Director

Elliana Cooper

Costumes

Aneesa Sarachene

Costumes

Levi Minnovich

Marketing

Melodee Nobles

Playbill

Akeelah Monroe

WHO’S WHO 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

as Juror No. 2

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

as Juror No. 3

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.

as Juror No. 4

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’S WHO 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

as Juror No. 6

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

as Juror No. 7

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’S WHO 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

as Juror No. 10

Madison Greene is in 12th 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.

Elizabeth Nativi

as Juror No. 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’S WHO 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

as Judge

Ava Smith

as Clerk

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 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.

Assistant Director

Elliana Cooper

Elliana Cooper was excited to be the Assistant Director and Stage Manager for this production as a 12th grader. She has shown up to the rehearsals and helped the cast with lines, props, and setting up the sets. She would like to thank her parents and Mr. Giddens for always believing in her and supporting her.

WHO’S WHO 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

Costumes

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.