Rise 

A working class high school drama department and the students come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town.

Stars:

Josh Radnor, Marley Shelton, Auli'i Cravalho

Cast

Series cast summary:
Josh Radnor	...	Lou Mazzuchelli 10 episodes, 2018
Marley Shelton	...	Gail Mazzuchelli 10 episodes, 2018
Auli'i Cravalho	...	Lilette Suarez 10 episodes, 2018
Damon J. Gillespie	...	Robbie Thorne 10 episodes, 2018
Shirley Rumierk	...	Vanessa Suarez 10 episodes, 2018
Joe Tippett	...	Sam Strickland 10 episodes, 2018
Ted Sutherland	...	Simon Saunders 10 episodes, 2018
Amy Forsyth	...	Gwen Strickland 10 episodes, 2018
Rarmian Newton	...	Maashous Evers 10 episodes, 2018
Casey W. Johnson	...	Gordy Mazzuchelli 10 episodes, 2018
Taylor Richardson	...	Kaitlin Mazzuchelli 10 episodes, 2018
Rosie Perez	...	Tracey Wolfe 10 episodes, 2018
Ellie Desautels	...	Michael Hallowell 10 episodes, 2018
Shannon Purser	...	Annabelle 10 episodes, 2018
Sean Grandillo	...	Jeremy Travers 10 episodes, 2018
Tom Riis Farrell	...	Harold Baer 10 episodes, 2018
Katherine Reis	...	Jolene Brooks 10 episodes, 2018
Rachel Hilson	...	Harmony Curtis 10 episodes, 2018
Erin Kommor	...	Sasha Foley 10 episodes, 2018
Caroline Pluta	...	Violet Bell 9 episodes, 2018
Alexis Molnar	...	Lexi Jones 9 episodes, 2018
Stephanie J. Block	...	Patricia Saunders 8 episodes, 2018
Brooklyn Shuck	...	Sadie Mazzuchelli 8 episodes, 2018
Stephen Plunkett	...	Robert Saunders 8 episodes, 2018
Tiffany Mann	...	Cheryl Harper 8 episodes, 2018
Sergio King	...	Clark Howard 8 episodes, 2018
Nacho Tambunting	...	Francis Russo 8 episodes, 2018
Margaret Rosiello	...	Emma Saunders 7 episodes, 2018
Julia Cusworth	...	Cheerleader 7 episodes, 2018
Jennifer Ferrin	...	Denise Strickland 6 episodes, 2018
Stanley Mathis	...	Evan Ward 6 episodes, 2018
Niloy Alam	...	Sundeep Singh 6 episodes, 2018
Ben Sheppard	...	Bass 6 episodes, 2018
Pance Pony	...	1st Cello 6 episodes, 2018
Mackenzie Lesser-Roy	...	2nd Cello 6 episodes, 2018
Liam Herbert	...	Acoustic Guitar 6 episodes, 2018
Jack Redsecker	...	Piano 6 episodes, 2018
Tora Alexander	...	2nd Violin 6 episodes, 2018
Billy Joe Kiessling	...	Viola 6 episodes, 2018
Mark Tallman	...	Detrell Thorne 5 episodes, 2018
Eisa Davis	...	Eva Thorne 5 episodes, 2018
Eddie Brandt	...	Drums 5 episodes, 2018
Thomas Youmans	...	Percussion 5 episodes, 2018
Sumi Yu	...	1st Violin 5 episodes, 2018

Storyline

A working class high school drama department and the students come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town.

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Plot Keywords:

high school | teacher | pennsylvania | small town | based on book | 

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Taglines:

Dare to Dream

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Auli'i Cravalho's first live-action production after starring in Disney's animated hit film, Moana.

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Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Bill Hader/Rosie Perez/Tayari Jones/Lil' John Roberts (2018)

User Reviews

Okay, we get it. You're progressive.

It's like it's trying to be edgy, but it's late to the party.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rise

Filming Locations:

White Plains, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Seller Suarez Productions, True Jack Productions, Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD