<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, Sans-Serif;font-size:12pt"><div>Title: the rise above.<br> Production type: TV pilot.<br> Union status: non sag.<br> Compensation: non pay, meals provided in the area of shoot.<br> Date of shoot: late october or early november 2014 in albany ny.</div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div>This is a story of a group of friends who all have the same goal: to make it big. Though we all come from different backgrounds and families we chose to rise above all the doubts, struggles, and negativity to make our dreams become a reality.</div><div> Here are the characters you can audition for:</div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>José Garcia: he's the peacemaker of the group. His dream is to become a TV /movie producer.<br> Age: 18-28 Ethnicities: <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times New
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<br></div></font><div>Lina Alonzo: she's a sweetheart. She's always seeing the brighter side of everything. Even though she and her mom are having a hard time, Lina always had a beautiful voice and dances amazingly<br> Age: 18-28 Ethnicities: african american -latina</div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Brian miller: He's kind of a hot head, but boy can he rap. He thinks he's the next Jay-Z.<br> Age: 18-28 Ethnicities: african american</div><div> <br></div><div>Sophie abella: a talented pianist and one hell of a singer. She is a cool, laid-back, go with the flow type of girl who is dating Gabe, a guitarist/singer age: 18-28 Ethnicities: caucasian</div><div> <br></div><div>Gabe Garcia: he's the older brother of José Garcia. He's funny, laid back, but also protective of the ones he loves. Age: 18-28 Ethnicities: <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">Puerto Rican
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<br></div><div><br></div><div>Trish Daniels: she adds that fresh R&B style to the group; she's like the big sister of the group. . Age: 18-28 Ethnicities: african american</div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div>Courtney brooks: she's a funny, down to earth kind of girl who brings that sexy Latin style to the group.<br> Age: 18-28 Ethnicities: <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">Puerto Rican </font></span></div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div>Brie o'day. She can be a fire cracker when she's pissed off but she can dance her ass off on the dance floor. age: 18-28 Ethnicities: caucasian</div><div> </div><div>The supporting cast:</div><div> Mrs. Garcia: old fashion Puerto Rican mother who don't take any crap from anyone not even her own kids. Age: 40-50. Must be able to speak Spanish.</div><div> </div><div>Mrs. Alonzo: the supporting mother who's struggling to make ends meet but gets it done.<br>
Age: 40-50 Ethnicities: african american</div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div>Jesse Cortez: the loving older brother of victor, even though victor pushes him away he still loves and supports victor. Age 20-30 Ethnicities: latino</div><div> </div><div><br></div><div>stevie isics talent agent: he works for isic records and his job is to find talent. age: early to late 30's. Ethnicities: caucasian</div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div>trey quinsey: a famous rapper who spots erica and brian freestyling.<br> age: early 20's . Ethnicities: african american</div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div>Background actors/extras any Ethnicities and any age.</div><div> A camera man and sound person.</div><div> Also is there any step crews out there I could use you for this project as well.</div><div> Submit a video audition of the character you feel fits you best to shaikhniass@ymail.com</div><div><br></div></div></body></html>