[Capdist-auditions] the rise above tv show

Shaikh Niass shaikhniass at ymail.com
Thu Sep 4 15:34:54 EDT 2014


Title: the rise above.
Production type: TV pilot.
Union status: non sag.
Compensation: non pay, meals provided in the area of shoot.
Date of shoot: late october or early november 2014 in albany ny.



 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.

Here are the characters you can audition for:

José Garcia: he's the peacemaker of the group. His dream is to become a TV /movie producer.
Age: 18-28

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
Age: 18-28

Brian miller:  He's kind of a hot head, but boy can he rap.  He thinks he's the next Jay-Z.
Age: 18-28



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

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

Erica Moore: she's a female rapper.  She's like Left-Eye from TLC crazy, passionate, outspoken and will fight for her what she believes in. she also dating Brian. Age: 18-28

Mike O'Conner: a singer who's a hopeless romantic, charming and every girl's ideal boyfriend because he knows how to treat a lady however the only girl he wants is Courtney. He also has a step crew who competes in the k-blast step competition every year. Age: 18-28

Jay O'Conner: a singer and dancer and mike's brother he's a big prankster who comes in handy at times, he's a big kid at heart. Age: 18-28

The lovely trio girl group Second Nature:

Trish Daniels: she adds that fresh R&B style to the group; she's like the big sister of the group. . Age: 18-28

Courtney brooks: she's a funny, down to earth kind of girl who brings that sexy Latin style to the group.
Age: 18-28

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

The supporting cast:

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.

Mrs. Alonzo: the supporting mother who's struggling to make ends meet but gets it done.
Age: 40-50

Jesse Cortez: the loving older brother of victor, even though victor pushes him away he still loves and supports victor. Age 20-30 

stevie isics talent agent: he works for isic records and his job is to find talent. age:  early to late 30's. 

trey quinsey: a famous rapper who spots erica and brian freestyling.
age: early 20's .


Background actors/extras any Ethnicities and any age.

A camera man and sound person.


Also is there any step crews out there I could use you for this project as well.

Submit a video audition of the character you feel fits you best to shaikhniass at ymail.com
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