Navigating The Great WHITE Way: A Documentary About Racism in Theatre.

PRODUCTION COMPANY:

R1SE STUDIOS

GENRE

Short Documentary

INSTAGRAM HANDLE & FACEBOOK PAGE

@R1SE_Studios & R1SE Studios

WEBSITE URL

R1SE-Studios.com

BIO

R1SE Studios would like to thank you for taking the time to view our Go Fund Me Page! This documentary is about raising awareness of racial disparity in the theatre industry. It will amplify Black voices and their stories, provide historical context and apply pressure to recreate industry standards and encourage a united future.

BUDGET/FUNDRAISING GOALS

If you were to donate to our documentary, you would first and foremost be helping us pay for the talent in the project. Raised funds will also go towards all production costs, including studio rentals, transportation, equipment, film festival fees and more. All other raised funds will be split evenly between the creative team and various organizations that support this cause. Please note that as the production continues, we will update the budget to share how the raised funds were used.

THE CAST

Aisha Jackson

Douglas Lyons

Yeman Brown

Ashley De La Rosa

Jarred Bedgood

Isaiah Reynolds

CREATIVE/PRODUCTION STAFF

Jarred Bedgood

Director, Producer

Jarred was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from high school, he moved to New York City where he attended school for Musical Theater. After completing his studies he began his career performing in New York City, Regionally, and Internationally. Storytelling has always brought Jarred joy. He has always had a passion for making content, especially that which can compel an audience and expand their mindset.

Kevin Dolfin

Director of Photography, Editor

Kevin Dolfin is a filmmaker based out of New York, NY. He specializes in small business, creative, and documentary work. After receiving his Masters of Music from the University of Massachusetts, he began teaching and writing music which merged into his passion for videography, sound design, and editing. His primary work revolves around the expression of music, dance, and the arts in an effort to express the beauty and healing in movement and creativity.

Casey Rose Houlihan

Producer, Scriptwriter, UPM

Born in Wisconsin and now residing in New York City, Casey has built her career as an Indie Filmmaker, Producer and UPM with a specific drive for Locations. She credits all of her success in this industry due to the extreme support of an audacious friend group and the opportunity to be a part of this project during such a tumultuous time in personal wellbeing. Navigating the Great White Way is her Producing and Screenwriting debut.

Nicole Goodreau

Producer, Art Director, Research, Marketing

Nicole is an actor, singer, and artist based in New York City. She has had the privilege of performing with Carnival Cruise Lines as a Lead Vocalist and 54 Below for various cabarets. Outside of pursuing theatre/film, she has always had a passion for being creative and creating work that has an impact. Nicole is elated to take part in this beautiful documentary and help shed light on the issues that need fixing in this industry.

Isaiah Reynolds

Producer, Script Consultant

Isaiah is an actor based in New York. He has had the privilege of performing all over the country in multiple musical and theater productions. A graduate of The Boston Conservatory, he has always had a passion to work in the arts and make a difference both on and off the stage. He is so blessed and honored to be working on this piece.

TONE & STYLE

Informative and hopeful. We love our industry and desire to make it better. The arts are healing, and we will use this opportunity to shine a light on what needs to change so that we can focus on the beauty as artists together.