<div dir="ltr"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji"><p align="LEFT">THE RISE ABOVE is an original independent television series, being produced to air on channel Albany</p>
</font><p align="LEFT"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji">(local Channel 18). </font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4">In the cutthroat world of the performing arts, a group of long-time friends struggle</font></font></p><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4">
<p align="LEFT">to make it big. Will they have what it takes? Highlighting real cast performances (actors, dancers,</p>
<p align="LEFT">singers, musicians of all types) and featuring strong dramatic themes, THE RISE ABOVE is an emotional</p>
<p align="LEFT">and entertaining ride through what it means to fight for your dreams.</p>
</font></font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji"><p align="LEFT">REQUIREMENTS</p>
<p align="LEFT">NON-UNION / NON-PAY</p>
<p align="LEFT">Copy and credit provided (also IMDb)</p>
</font><font face="Symbol"></font><p align="LEFT"><font face="Symbol">•</font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji">Must be local to the Albany, NY area or have</font></p><font face="SegoeUIEmoji">
<p align="LEFT">reliable access to transportation.</p>
</font><font face="Symbol"></font><p align="LEFT"><font face="Symbol">•</font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji">Must have flexible availability & be willing to</font></p><font face="SegoeUIEmoji">
<p align="LEFT">contract for up to six episodes (to be shot in</p>
<p align="LEFT">2015). Pilot episode shoots in February.</p>
<p align="LEFT">AUDITION INFORMATION</p>
</font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><p align="LEFT">We will accept VIDEO SUBMISSIONS ONLY</p>
<p align="LEFT">(monologue < 1 min) sent to:</p>
<p align="LEFT"><a href="mailto:shaikhniass8@gmail.com">shaikhniass8@gmail.com</a></p>
<p align="LEFT">Submissions must be received by:</p>
</font></font><font color="#ff0000" face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font color="#ff0000" face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font color="#ff0000" face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"></font></font></font><p align="LEFT"><font color="#ff0000" face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font color="#ff0000" face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font color="#ff0000" face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4">JANUARY 31, 2015 </font></font></font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4">to be considered. All</font></font></p><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4">
<p align="LEFT">candidates will be notified via email.</p>
<p align="LEFT">If you have an additional talent we could</p>
<p align="LEFT">showcase in our program (if you sing, play</p>
<p align="LEFT">an instrument, dance, rap, etc.) please also</p>
</font></font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="5"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="5"></font></font><p align="LEFT"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="5"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="5">prepare a brief demo of your ability </font></font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4">to send</font></font></p><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="4">
<p align="LEFT">along with your video. Thank you!</p>
</font></font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji"><p align="LEFT">AVAILABLE ROLES</p>
</font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="3"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="3"><p align="LEFT">ERICA MOORE (F/Any/18-25)</p>
<p align="LEFT">Cute, girlfriend of BRIAN; major jealous streak.</p>
<p align="LEFT">ETHAN ROSS (M/All Ethnicities/25-60)</p>
<p align="LEFT">Upscale, clean-cut; all business, film producer.</p>
<p align="LEFT">MIKE O'CONNOR (M/All Ethnicities/18-25) Athletic,</p>
<p align="LEFT">trouble displaying emotions, MUST BE ABLE TO RAP.</p>
<p align="LEFT">JOHN DONOHUE (M/Caucasian/18-25)</p>
<p align="LEFT">Aspiring actor/model from upscale family.</p>
<p align="LEFT">MR. CALLAWAY (M/All Ethnicities/40-70)</p>
<p align="LEFT">Uptight, dry, college professor.</p>
<p align="LEFT">MR. CORTEZ (M/Hispanic/40-65)</p>
<p align="LEFT">Hardworking family man; father of VICTOR and JESSE.</p>
<p align="LEFT">REGGIE DONOVAN (M/All Ethnicities/25-60)</p>
<p align="LEFT">Slick, professional; talent scout for Isics Records.</p>
<p align="LEFT">EXTRAS (Men or women, 18-80)</p>
</font></font><p><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="3"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="3">All types & ethnicities. </font></font><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="3"><font face="SegoeUIEmoji" size="3">All roles include dialog.</font></font></p></div>