Teachers are no doubt pivotal to shaping our future. As young students hang on to every word of their teacher, they have the power to not only shape their students’ lives but the future of our communities. And the hallmark of a great teacher is not just imparting the knowledge available in the prescribed text books, but also to inspire them to reach to new heights and explore new worlds. Rise TV show on NBC brings a inspiring new drama that takes us inside a dwindling theatre program at a school.
Rise TV Show Cast
Developed by Jason Katims’ the drama starring Josh Radnor takes us inside the theatre department workings and High school budgets. The inspiring tale has also motivated NBC to announce a $500,000 grant that will be awarded to 50 high schools across the US for their theatre departments.
Rise (2018)
Developed By: Jason Katims
Cast: Josh Radnor, Rosie Perez, Auli’i Cravalho, Damon J. Gillespie, Marley Shelton, Rarmian Newton, Ted Sutherland
Network: NBC
Air Date: March 13 2018
Rise TV Show Plot
Rise TV show plot follows Lou Mazzuchelli as he finds inspiration in the most unlikely place. Stuck in a rut, the English professor decides to take on the Theatre department at his school, as a way to shed his self doubt and also do something credible.
True to his passion and his desire to help students, he galvanizes not only the faculty and students but the entire working-class town with his dedication and spirit.
Rise TV Show Review
Lou has come alive with a new task and responsibility at the school. And Josh Radnor slides perfectly into Lou’s character. We are seeing a high school drama and kind of an underdog story after a long time. The new series captures your attention quickly with its pace as we see myriad of well developed characters and their struggles painted in the first one hour.
With a teacher and the inspired students ready to take on the school management, the drama can only get more interesting. Rise TV show perfectly fits the family entertainment label, all set to highlight important topics with the troupe preparing for the Spring Awakening.
Rise TV Show Trailer
Watch this trailer of Rise TV Show and tell us if you like this new refreshing drama from NBC, after This is Us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPn1bbO80iM
Rise TV Show Episode Guide
Can’t wait to find out what’s happening on the pilot episode of Rise TV Show? Here’s peek inside upcoming episodes of the drama.
Episode 1
Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor), an uninspired English teacher at Stanton High, petitions to take over as director of the school’s theater program in an attempt to revitalize his passion for teaching, but quickly realizes he has his work cut out for him. His controversial decision to change the musical to the more provocative Spring Awakening and his atypical casting choices create a ripple effect for the program’s assistant director Tracey Wolfe (Rosie Perez), the school’s football coach Sam Strickland (Joe Tippett), and the students in the show.
Episode 2
Lou is brought down to earth when his production budget is slashed, Coach Strickland vindictively monopolizes Robbie’s (Damon J. Gillespie) time, and he has a conflict with Tracey. Lilette (Auli’i Cravalho) finds herself starting to fall for Robbie, while Simon (Ted Sutherland) contends with conflicting feelings about his role in the show. As Michael (Ellie Desautels) finds support within the theater troupe, Gwen (Amy Forsyth) acts out in rehearsals in response to tensions at home.
Episode 3
When Lou describes his vision for the show’s staging and design, Tracey questions his every decision – but it’s Simon’s bombshell news that forces Lou to ask himself whether picking this controversial show was worth the cost. Meanwhile, Coach Strickland attempts to rehabilitate Gordy, and Gail worries for Maashous. Lilette struggles to contain her feelings for Robbie after discovering another side of him.
Episode 4
Robbie’s two worlds collide at a house party, where tensions threaten to bubble over as his football teammates face off with the drama troupe. Meanwhile, Tracey reluctantly explores a new relationship with a not-so-secret admirer and a Mazzuchelli family road trip to visit Gail’s sister goes sideways when Gordy sneaks off back to Stanton.
Episode 5
As Lou’s vision for “Spring Awakening” starts to crumble, Lilette and Robbie feel the weight of responsibility on their shoulders with rehearsals going into overdrive. In reaching out to a student in need of support, Tracey opens up old wounds from her own past. Gwen starts down a destructive path that threatens to disrupt Gordy’s attempts at self-control, while Simon takes steps to get closer to Anabelle.
Episode 6
As Lou’s vision for “Spring Awakening” starts to crumble, Lilette and Robbie feel the weight of responsibility on their shoulders with rehearsals going into overdrive. In reaching out to a student in need of support, Tracey opens up old wounds from her own past. Gwenstarts down a destructive path that threatens to disrupt Gordy’s attempts at self-control, while Simon takes steps to get closer to Anabelle.
Episode 7
Tech week at Stanton High finds Tracey and Lou leading the cast through a series of rehearsals that falls short of expectations. Gwen’s familial strife leads to a wild night out, while Michael tries to reconnect with an estranged friend.
Episode 8
When an unauthorized, provocative sizzle reel promoting the Stanton High production of “Spring Awakening” is posted online, it spreads like wildfire through the school and surrounding community. Coach Strickland and Vanessa are forced to face their daughters, but major damage has already been done. Robbie faces a crisis of confidence, while Maashous contemplates a difficult family reunion.
Episode 9
Gordy agrees to volunteer in the theater, bringing him back onto Gwen’s radar, while his family tries to come to terms with Maashous’ imminent departure. As Robbie faces the severity of his mother’s illness for the first time, Lilette waits for her mother to return home.
Episode 10 – Season Finale
During opening night of “Spring Awakening” personal crises and dilemmas percolate in the wings backstage as Simon struggles to overcome his biggest fear, Lilette withholds a huge development from Robbie, Robbie has a momentous breakthrough, and Tracey draws a line in the sand. Over the course of one evening, decisions are made that will change Lou and Stanton Drama forever.
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