12 ANGRY
MEN
Cast
Mark St. Jean
Juror #1
Mark is glad to be back with WEST and working with this superb cast and crew... again. He has previously been with WEST as Big Daddy in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, It's a Wonderful Life, The Odd Couple, Oliver, The Nerd, and The War Show. He has also appeared in independent films and even a radio play. Mark wants to thank his lovely lady, PJ, for all her support, and is considering changing his name to Chris or Brian to better fit in with the cast...
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Brian Silva
Juror #2
After dragging around a senile old horse in Our Town, Brian is excited to reprise his role as Juror #2 in this year's 12 Angry Men. He continues to teach online ESL, save his family's plants from neglect and plan trips around the world. Special thanks to WEST for their continued support.
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Chris Ragonetti
Juror #3
Chris is thrilled to be performing in the remount of 12 Angry Men!
He wishes to thank Yo for the opportunity, the beyond amazing crew, and his fellow actors for their talent, generosity, and the "liquid Italian" run throughs.
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Walter Ried
Juror #4
Since becoming involved in community theatre, Walter has appeared in a number of productions, primarily with WEST. He most recently appeared at the Oakville Centre in the Burloak Theatre Group's production of Cabaret and in WEST's production of 12 Angry Men. He is excited and grateful to be able to add to his experience by reprising the role of Juror #4, working again with such a talented and dedicated group.
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Paul Wilson
Juror #5
Paul has been a fairly regular face at the Oakville Centre over the last few years with both Burloak Theatre and WEST, performing in plays, musicals and pantomimes. Straight drama was always a passion for Paul before emigrating from the UK and working with as large and talented cast and team as that of 12 Angry Men is a great pleasure.
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Michael Brown
Juror #6
Playwright, actor and director, Michael is pleased to perform once again in this insightful courtroom drama, along with such a brilliant cast of actors from WEST. He would like to thank Director Yo for being reunited with this truly entertaining group of unique individuals. Michael's most recent performance was with Theatre Burlington playing the role of "Mr. Horton" in his short drama Classroom.
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Ryk Simpson
Juror #7
Ryk is an actor, writer, and director, and is thrilled to reprise his role as Juror #7 alongside an amazing cast and crew. Select past credits include George (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), Hossler (Bookclub), Cuirette (Hosanna), Doc Baugh (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), and Tucker (Five Alarm). He thanks his wife and children for continuing to support his creative pursuits and looks forward to opportunities to work with WEST again in the future.
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Chris Reid
Juror #8
Chris is grateful for the opportunity to remount this production with this wonderful collection of actors. He is a Kindergarten teacher whose previous credits include Our Town and The Laramie Project.
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Rod McTaggart
Juror #9
Rod McTaggart is delighted to reprise Juror #9 in 12 Angry Men. These folks are just so gifted, it's a joy to be working in that hot, sweaty jury room. Other performances in Oakville include 2012 T.O.P. production of Frankenstein, 2016 to current WEST productions include Doll's House, Fool For Love, Funny Money, Laramie Project and Our Town. Rod is proud to be a part of the upcoming production of Trojan Women here in the Oakville Centre Studio Theatre.
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Brian Melanson
Juror #10
Brian is honoured to be back for this remount with this fantastic group of men. Brian has been involved with community theatre in the GTA for the past 30 years, most recently, running around the stage as Mortimer in last year's production of the classic Arsenic and Old Lace for Dundas Little Theatre. Recent performances in Oakville include Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Moises in The Laramie Project, and Marc in Art (all with WEST). Having taken on 12 Angry Men, Brian will be one of the few men in Trojan Women in the upcoming production here at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Brian thanks Yo for his trust and humour, and his wife and kids for constantly putting up with him.
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Amin Rahmani
Juror #11
Amin is particularly excited to be cast as a juror in the play version of his all-time favourite film. Humbled to work with such talented actors, Amin's past productions with WEST include: The Foursome, The Odd Couple, Funny Money, and The Mumberley Inheritance.
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Anthony Zita
Juror #12
Anthony made his acting debut as lead in the U of T Italian production of Non Tutti I Ladri Vengono a Nuocere. He has had several small film parts in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Tuxedo, Between Strangers and over the past year filmed the award winning Food for Thought currently streaming on CBC Screen Gem and soon to be released Nereid. Anthony is excited to be working with WEST again after his role as Mr. Macy in Miracle on 34th Street, Our Town, and 12 Angry Men.
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Adam Hilliard
Guard
Adam has enjoyed working with WEST on- and offstage on several shows, notably as Captain Hastings in Black Coffee and most recently in the wonderful production of Our Town. He feels very honoured to be included in this wonderful cast.
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