MAKING WAVES
NBC
The network is putting its money where its drama is, giving $500,000 to high schools in conjunction with the premiere of Rise, a series (March 13, 10 ET/PT) that revolves around a small-town high school theater program. The network announced the 50 recipients Monday, chosen from 1,000 school applicants around the country, of NBC’s $10,000 R.I.S.E. (Recognizing and Inspiring Student Expression) America Grants, which are designed to assist theater programs with production expenses, technical equipment, master classes and other needs.