Can I audition for the show?
How do I become an actor?
How do I become a musician?
Where/ how is Rising Stars filmed?
Can I visit the studio?
When is Rising Stars on TV?
Is Rising Stars available on DVD or video?
Where Can I Get the Music Featured on Show?

Can I audition for the show?
Auditions for Rising Stars are held throughout the season as needed, however we're always looking for new talent. Musical ability is a definite asset! If you are interested in auditioning for Rising Stars as either an actor or an extra, you must live in the Seattle area and be a American citizen*. If you meet all the requirements, you can send a photo and resume detailing your acting experience to:

 Fog City Productions; 16817 27th ST, CT. East Sumner Wa. 98390
(no email or faxes please)

Please be sure to include your name, age, address, telephone number/email address and if you are under 16 years of age, a permission note from your parent. We will keep your information on file. You will only be contacted if the casting director wishes to see you—which means you might not hear back from us right away.

*Resumes and photos will  be forwarded to the casting/ booking department.

Why do I have to live in the Seattle area to be on the show?
Rising Stars is made possible through the assistance of several Government funding agencies, which require television productions to use local cast and crews.

How do I become an actor?
There are all sorts of ways to become an actor-- participating in your school's drama program, taking acting classes and workshops, and trying out for community theatre are all excellent ways to start. Remember, acting is a tough job, so practice your craft! And it's also important to find people to work who will give you support and feedback. Acting is a craft, so there's always something more to learn.

If you're serious about becoming an actor, you should think about finding an agent. There are all sorts of agents too, including some who specialize in background performers. Background work (or being an "extra") is a great way to start out in the business. Your agent will submit your picture and resume whenever there's a casting call. Have your parents/guardians check the phonebook or search online for an agent near you.

How do I become a musician?
If this were an easy question to answer, there would be a whole lot more working musicians in the world! It's one thing to become a musician, but another to become a successful commercial recording artist. Being a musician requires nothing more than the desire, an instrument and hours and hours of practice. Take lessons, learn from friends, or if you've got a good ear, try to pick it up yourself. After you learn a thing or two, if you think you have a special talent for singing, songwriting, or playing an instrument, get yourself out there. Play in front of an audience to get feedback. Could be friends, family, at a school assembly, or at a club (open stage nights are a good start!). If people like what you've got, keep at it.

If you're determined to bring your talents to the world, you might want to consider recording a demo CD to give out to booking agents and A&R reps from record companies. Recording a demo doesn't need to be expensive, and it can pay off in spades. Most importantly, if you're serious about pursuing a career in music, don't be discouraged by negative feedback. Instead, take it as "constructive criticism" and keep working on it. In the meantime, don't forget that pursuing a career in music as a live performing act is risky business at best. So, if you don't become the next superstar, there are many musical career paths to explore, from sound engineer (recording music for CDs, TV and/or film), to music teacher, to songwriter (selling your songs to be performed by others), to writing commercial jingles, and the list goes on. One of the great things about being a musician is that you can also just do it for a hobby. Good luck!

Where/ how is Rising Stars filmed?
Rising Stars is filmed in Seattle, WA.  It is produced by  Fog City Productions. in conjunction with our American broadcaster, SCAN TV. The website, http://risingstarstv.com, is also produced in Seattle by  Fog City Productions.

 Rising Stars is filmed inside one large studio. However, we do occasionally take the production "on location" to various places around Seattle that are impossible to re-create in a studio.

Can I visit the studio?
The studio is not open to the general public for tours, nor is it possible to watch Rising Stars being filmed. Most television shows are shot on video and recorded in one session on a contained studio location. It takes four days to film an episode of Rising Stars, and the cast and crew move between three different studios. Rising Stars does occasionally open its door to visitors, but only in special circumstances—for example, as part of a contest prize or charity event.

When is Rising Stars on TV?
Use broadcast information in your area.

In the United States,  SCAN cable network  Check your local listings for broadcast times.

Is Rising Stars available on DVD or video?
Not as yet, but keep checking http://risingstarstv.com for more information.

Where Can I Get the Music Featured on Show?
An album featuring the original music from Rising Stars will be released in 2005. Stay tuned to http://risingstarstv.com for more information for how and when to hear or to purchase the music from the series.