The Understudies, the companion web series to NBC's Rise, is back with another episode shining a spotlight on the second-string actors in Stanton High School's theater program.
In episode three, the understudies team up with Mr. Baer to practice for a chance to sing "The National Anthem" in front of the school, only to have their dreams dashed (again) by one of the school production's leads, Simon (Ted Sutherland).
The Understudies continues to be a great and subtle gem that helps shed light and bring some sympathy to the characters on the show that aren't usually front and center. There will be nine Understudies episodes in total during Rise's first season, with hopefully more to come after.
Rise airs on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. on NBC.
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