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The Plot: 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.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Josh Radnor, Marley Shelton, Auli\'i Cravalho
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Season 1 |
1. Rise (Season 1, Episode 1 - Pilot)
In the premiere, Lou petitions to take over as director of the 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. the school's football coach Sam Strickland, and the students in the show.2. Rise (Season 1, Episode 2 - Most of All to Dream)
Lou is brought down to earth when his production budget is slashed, Coach Strickland vindictively monopolizes Robbie's time, and he has a conflict with Tracey. Lilette finds herself starting to fall for Robbie, while Simon contends with conflicting feelings about his role in the show. As Michael finds support within the theater troupe, Gwen acts out in rehearsals in response to tensions at home.3. Rise (Season 1, Episode 3 - What Flowers May Bloom)
Tracey questions Lou's vision for the show and is stunned by Simon's news. Coach Strickland attempts to rehab Gordy. Lilette struggles to contain her feelings for Robbie.4. Rise (Season 1, Episode 4 - Victory Party)
Robbie's two worlds collide at a house party as his football friends square off against his drama troupe. Tracey explores a relationship from a not-so-secret admirer.5. Rise (Season 1, Episode 5 - We've All Got Our Junk)
The production hits another obstacle concerning the actual performance, something that Tracey was aware of but hits Lou by surprise. Maashous believes he has at least a partial solution, but what Lou decides to do to improve the situation may have the opposite effect in he not fully comprehending all the pieces in play. Something else that is affecting the production is Robbie and Lilette's off stage relationship, which is reflected in how they interact with each other on stage. Meanwhile, Lou and Gail have to decide what to do about Gordy, especially after he stays ...6. Rise (Season 1, Episode 6 - Bring Me Stanton)
It's three weeks until opening night. From a scale model he's asked Maashous to build, Lou has designed his dream set - a mix of old Germany with modern day Stanton, it meant to bring the Stanton audience into the experience - he determined to have it built despite the obstacles. This is only the latest of a series of obstacles as Vanessa's actions at the diner have had a ripple effect on Lilette, which in turn has had a ripple effect on the logistics of rehearsals.7. Rise (Season 1, Episode 7 - This Will God Willing Get Better)
It's technical week and both Lou and Tracey are happy with the production at this stage of the process, although Lou, having never gone through technical run-throughs, is overly optimistic that there will be a minimal number of issues. Beyond those technical issues which number more than Lou could have even imagined, he finds that other things are happening to the cast negatively affecting what happens on stage, the backgrounds of which he may not be fully aware.8. Rise (Season 1, Episode 8 - The Petition)
An unauthorized video posted online promoting the show - the video which misrepresents the show in that it shows provocative images from the rehearsals - has mixed results. While ticket sales spike, Lou and Tracey believing by now interested students, opponents to the show begin to mobilize to do whatever they can to stop the show from making it to opening night. This opposition affects the dynamics of one family in particular.9. Rise (Season 1, Episode 9 - Totally Hosed)
With three days until opening night, Lou and Tracey work through the show's changes demanded by Principal Ward and the PTA, with Lou and Principal Ward's jobs on the line. The changes are meant to sanitize the show, removing anything that could be deemed even remotely offensive, such as swear words, and any direct mention of topics that are controversial, like teen pregnancy, abortion, rape, incest, homosexuality and overt sexuality.10. Rise (Season 1, Episode 10 - Opening Night)
As the final episode of the season, during the opening night of Stanton Drama's Spring Awakening, personal crises percolate between the students.Member Login
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