Dare I suggest that this weeks episode was the strongestRiseso far?
Dare I pose that it was because it was the least Lou-heavy yet?
Poor Simon says his parents only want him to receive the esteemed collegiate prep of St. Francis.
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Jeremy is bummed, as he now has to cream away the bliss alone.
Unsurprisingly, its Ms. Wolfe who shows the most heart when she tearfully embraces Simon in their farewell.
This is the theatre teacher/drama kid relationship I want to see.
This is whatRiseshould be about.
Enter: his first production meeting!
Ms. Wolfe reminds Lou they have $750.
But of course, Mr. Mazzu refuses to compromise and finds another new way to insult her lifes work.
I want this to be good!
I want it to feel special!
A blossoming branch fromMidsummer Nights Dream.
The crystal ball fromWizard of Oz.
Something she calls the broom fromMusic Man.
(FYI thats not a thing.)
Shes been reading my recaps!!!
His mouth is saying, Dont do this.
His eyes are saying, I loved you inFalsettos.
We dont have to do that story line!
Still, Simon says his goodbyes.
Or at the very least, Mr. Mazzu willnotbe killing anyone off in a freak dramaturgical accident.)
Simons farewells, likeBright Stars closing, were premature.
And I need to know what you believe in, she pleads.
Mr. Mazzu replies, I believe in the kids I teach.
I believe in the truth.
I believe in helping them to grow up in the sun and not in the shadows.
And so Stephanie J.
As the worlds cheapest consolation gift, he gives her a bedazzled phone case.
Is it a slight overreaction to the situation?
Sure, maybe a little.
Last and least, lets talk Maashous.
He pays a visit to Maashous foster mom and learns that shes not particularly concerned about his well-being.
while back at home, Maashous hangs Gails deck lights.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Mazzu seem to agree that they cant send Maashous back to a foster home.
Notbecausehe hung the deck lights, obviously, but also notnotbecause of it.
