RICK MALLARS rmallars@upperonestudios.com Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Rick began acting in High School and participated in such plays as, “The Front Page” and musicals such as “Oliver” and “Hello Dolly”. During his senior year at Bartlett High School, Rick was offered an acting and theater scholarship to the University of South Carolina, in Spartanburg. While attending school in Spartanburg, Rick starred in such productions as: “The Fantasticks” and “Wiley and the Hairy Man”. It was at Spartanburg where Rick learned theater history, set design and sound and lighting techniques for elaborate stage productions such as: “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.”
Rick obtained both a Bachelor’s of Science and a Master’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Security and has used his degrees to become a writer and published author of three novels, Rick has combined his acting and writing talents to create several screenplays including: “Probation” The movie – “The Rabbit Hole” and the new sitcom “Halfway There”. Rick’s novels include: “Golden Valley”, “The Agent” and “Armistice” and he is currently at work on his next novel.
Rick Mallars and Thomas Karpow created Upper One Studios in 2008 in an effort to bring quality video productions to the world on a shoestring budget. Rick and Tom recently wrote, filmed, directed, produced and starred in the Probation and Parole Orientation Video for the Department of Corrections in Anchorage, Alaska. The video is now used in all probation offices across the state.
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