Taking The Stage Season 2

About MTV's Taking The Stage Season 2

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“TAKING THE STAGE”

Conceptualized and executive produced by multi-platinum recording artist Nick Lachey (98 Degrees), “Taking The Stage” is a half-hour musical reality series set at Cincinnati’s School For the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) that follows some of the nation’s most talented performing arts students. In its second season, the show will document the next generation of SCPA’s elite as they navigate their path to stardom.

The Season Two cast of “Taking The Stage” is:

Tyler Nelson: Tyler returns to SCPA this year as a senior. No longer satisfied with just being the best hip-hop dancer in the school, Tyler is looking to challenge himself as a performer and become a talented actor and singer as well. Not only will Tyler have to push himself as an artist, he’ll face competition from the new kids – especially Carlton – who is out to dethrone Tyler as the #1 dancer in the school. Tyler’s from one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the U.S. and his goal this year is to become a professional dancer in order to get out of Cincinnati and to provide a better life for his family. When Tyler gets the audition of a lifetime – a role in a major feature film – it’s his one chance to make all of his dreams come true.

Emily Sones: Emily is an SCPA sophomore and a singer/songwriter who uses her music to express herself emotionally. Emily overcame an eating disorder and often turns to her songwriting in order to vent, as it’s her way of telling the world everything that she feels. Emily wants to be a professional singer/songwriter and is hoping SCPA will give her the tools she needs to make that dream a reality. One of the toughest challenges for Emily will be the boy drama that erupts when she finds herself in the middle of a love triangle with two of the new guys in school.

Emily Silber: Emily Silber is Broadway bound. A disciplined and extremely talented dancer, Emily hopes to become a professional performer after graduation. Already a respected hip-hop dancer in Cincinnati, Emily will prove to be a rival (and love interest) for Tyler at the school. Despite her vast talents, Emily struggles with “body image” issues. She’ll have to overcome her own insecurities and distractions from boys in order to reach her professional dreams.

Adam Calvert: Like Mia last year, Adam is a driven singer/songwriter with his sights set firmly on success. After years of being home schooled, Adam has left the security of his small town in Kentucky to come to the “big city” and surround himself with talented people and grow as a performer. Being good-looking and naturally charismatic, Adam will also be the center of many crushes at SCPA. He immediately catches the eye of shy sophomore and fellow singer/songwriter, Emily Sones.

Carlton Totten: Carlton’s goal in life is to be the next Marlon Brando: nothing short of a film legend. With talents in acting, singing and dancing, Carlton is a triple threat and will be a main rival to Tyler at SCPA, both in school auditions and for the attention of the school’s girls. Carlton comes to SCPA a little unsure of himself because he hasn’t had as much formal training as the other students. Carlton felt pressure to be a “jock” at his old school and he’s excited to be in a place where being a performer is revered and he can focus on improving his craft, with hopes of one day conquering Hollywood.

Anna Flinchbaugh: Anna is a talented dancer who was diagnosed with severe Scoliosis and was forced to have two titanium rods inserted into her spine. The surgery impacted Anna’s dancing greatly, as it caused some limitations in her movement and flexibility. Despite this challenge, Anna works past the pain and prides herself on her ballet skills. Anna is a devout Christian and is saving herself for marriage. When sparks fly between Anna and Carlton, it not only jeopardizes her relationship with her boyfriend, Mike, but also tests her Christian morals.
Ian Watts: With Ian, we’ll be witnessing the birth of a professional rapper. Ian is a born entertainer and driven in his pursuit to become a rap star. Ian competes in rap battles in Cincinnati and has already released his own CD. Ian will collaborate with Tyler in hip-hop performances this year and earn the attention of a respected rapper, which could be his ticket to a recording contract.

Mia Carruthers: After being rejected by Jive Records, Mia is still pursuing her dreams of getting a record contract, but instead of trying to make it as a solo artist she has shifted direction and formed a band. Along with Aaron, Mia’s new band is already playing packed gigs and building a loyal fan base in Cincinnati. Mia has moved out of her parents’ house and now lives with the rest of the band. With a record producer planning to record an EP of the band’s music, Mia must navigate this new “shared” artistic environment and band dynamic. Also, for the first time Mia will assume an instructional role when she is asked to return to SCPA to teach a Songwriting Class involving some of the new students at school.

“Taking The Stage” is conceptualized and executive produced by multi-platinum recording artist and actor Nick Lachey (former member of 98 Degrees, “Charmed,” NBC’s “Clash of the Choirs”), an SCPA graduate, based on his own experience attending the school. Colton Gramm, Mark Ford & Kevin Lopez and Marc Platt also serve as executive producers for the series. Liz Gateley and Heather Olander serve as executive producers of the series for MTV.

 

Taking The Stage Season 2 Air Date

January 28, 2010

Taking The Stage Season 2 Format

Reality Docu Drama