Monday, May 5, 2008

Casting "Reality"

Do you ever wonder how people get to be on reality shows? Well, two of the online booking sites (which I have yet to explain in depth) that ACTORS pay to subscribe to have listings like this all the time:

Monday, May. 5, 2008, 12:13 PM Pacific
Addendum to 4/28 12:06 PM

TLC "TRADING SPACES" NEW ROLES
Reality TV
NON-UNION
Season 8 of the hit series

Casting Director: Sara Zeluff
Shoot/Start Date: Ongoing
Pay Rate: TBD
Location: Los Angeles & Denver, CO




[ DIVORCED HOMEOWNERS ]

(REAL people, not a scripted role) Both parties acknowledge that the marriage isn’t working, but want to at least get back to the point that they can appreciate the qualities that attracted them to each other in the first place.

[ TEENAGE WHOSE PARENTS ARE DIVORCED ]
(REAL people, not a scripted role) A divorce with a teenage kid or two who is motivating the trade to get his/her divorced parents to get along better.

[ TEEN STEPSIBLINGS ]
(REAL people, not a scripted role) Teen or older step siblings that are competing for the attention of parents

[ MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ]
(REAL people, not a scripted role) Must have some sort of rivalry or dispute you want to settle & repair through trading spaces.

[ MOTHER AND DAUGHTER IN LAW ]
(REAL people, not a scripted role) Must have some sort of rivalry or dispute you want to settle & repair through trading spaces.

[ RIVAL MOTHERS IN LAW ]
(REAL people, not a scripted role) Must have some sort of rivalry or dispute you want to settle & repair through trading spaces.

[ SECRET CRUSH ]
(REAL people, not a scripted role) No rivalry needed here. Just someone who wants to trade spaces with a secret crush!

[ RIVAL SOAP STARS ]
(HERO VS. VILLAIN, ETC). MUST REALLY BE A SOAP STAR

[ RIVAL COUNTRY STARS ]
OR ANOTHER TYPE OF SINGER) (REAL people, not a scripted role) Competing country stars or other types of singers wanted to trade spaces. Can be amateur or professional.


Synopsis: This season we’re looking for homeowners with rooms that need a redo and relationships in need of repair. Do you have a rival who you’d like to trade spaces with in the hopes of resolving your issues? Do you have a problem that you want to try to resolve through patience, power tools & fun? The format is the same: 2 rooms, 2 days, $1000 per room, and all your favorite designers. But this season, the stakes are even higher.


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Attention Orange County Clear Your Acne Now!!!

Infomercial, Non-Union

Posted: 5/5/2008


Union Status Non-Union

Rate no pay but participants receive free product


Submissions Due By 5/9/2008

Director Sam Najah

Producer Carly Portalupi

Production Company Launch DRTV

Audition Dates Saturday May 10, 2008


Audition Location

Irvine Spectrum

Irvine CA


Shoot/Performance Dates

Saturday May 10, 2008


Shoot/Performance Location

Irvine Spectrum


Role

ATTENTION ORANGE COUNTY CLEAR YOUR ACNE NOW! / Non-Union /

Featured / Male or Female / African Am, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic / 14-34
Attention Orange County CLEAR YOUR ACNE NOW! / Featured / Male or Female / African Am, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic / 14-34

Do you suffer from acne breakouts or red, irritated skin? Have you already tried countless products that just don’t work for you? Are you ready to put your best face forward, and show the world the REAL YOU?

Then it’s time to get that clear, soft beautiful skin you’ve always wanted!

We’re looking for people of all ages groups and skin-types who are finally ready to say goodbye to breakouts once and for all. The product we’re promoting was developed by one of the world’s top dermatologists. If selected to participate in this program, you will receive a free supply of the complete acne fighting system. To document your success, we will take a BEFORE photograph just prior to the start of the program. followed by an AFTER photograph once your skin is clear. You’ll also be interviewed on camera so you can share your story with others!

You must live in the southern California area to be considered. We’re looking for fun, outgoing, REAL people who want to see REAL RESULTS and share their story with the world. We’re also interested in featuring people who have special events coming up such as weddings, reunions, anniversaries etc.

Millions of people just like you have already gotten clear, soft beautiful skin using this skin care system. So if you’re ready to get clear and stay clear, put your best face forward, and show the world the REAL YOU,(plus get some on camera experience) then submit a recent photo and a few words about how you would feel if you get rid of your acne forever!!! We’re looking forward to hearing from you!!!

Wardrobe: Nice Jeans and a Nice Top
Rate: no pay but participants receive free product

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"Skinnie Vegas Bus Tour" Saturday

Reality TV, Non-Union

Posted: 5/5/2008


Union Status Non-Union

Rate All expense paid trip to Vegas, including food, drinks, gift bags & more..


Audition Dates May 7 & 8


Audition Location

Los Angeles CA


Shoot/Performance Dates

Saturday May 10- Monday May 12

Shoot/Performance Dates Note

Tour bus leaves Saturday at Noon, and will be back to LA Monday evening.

Synopsis
Skinnie Vegas bus tour will bring 50 top-notch beautiful girls directly from Southern California to Las Vegas every Saturday and Sunday going home on Mondays. The girls will enjoy a weekend getaway at no expense where they will, “Party like Rockstars and Retreat like Celebrities”. On the Skinnie Vegas Tour, girls will check-in to award winning suites with classy restaurants to host the group for dinner and an all out superstar line up of night clubs and summer pools to spend their weekend away from home in style. The girls will be filmed with the new “Skinnie Reality TV” crew that will be capturing all of the best moments on film. Each girl has the opportunity to be seen and have the time of their life! Each week, 10 girls will be selected to enjoy a full spa package with massage and more, catered to in lavish VIP.


Project Notes
Saturday all the girls will have dinner and go over the itinerary for the night, all the girls will show up to all the hottest clubs VIP in the Skinnie tour bus, and will walk in VIP with bottle service.. Some of the clubs the girls will make appearances at include: LAX, Playboy Club, PURE, Cathouse, Prive, Body English, Tryst & Tao.

Sunday the girls will wake up rested and enjoy breakfast by the pool and prepare themselves for their daytime adventures out to the famous Rehab pool party at the Hard Rock, MGM’s newest 27 Million Dollar daytime adventure “Wet Republic” and to the ultra exclusive “Tao Beach”.

Throughout the tour a professional and highly trained security staff will keep the girls safe everywhere the tour goes.

All girls will be going home with fun items and products from Michael Antonio Shoes to Ed Hardy hats, and much more.


Role


MODEL
/ Non-Union / Guest-Star / Female / All Ethnicities / 21-25
Rate: All expense paid trip to Vegas, including food, drinks, gift bags & more..

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Couples Reality TV show

Reality TV, Non-Union

Posted: 4/23/2008


Union Status Non-Union

Rate TBD


Submissions Due By 5/16/2008

Director Vick Smith

Producer Terrell Hickman

Production Company The Prominent Group

Audition Dates Scheduled by appointment


Audition Location

Beverly Hills




Synopsis
A new couples game show with a reality base is casting couples for pilot production on May 31st 2008. Please submit 1 photo of you and your signifigant other and a brief bio of your relationship history via email to set up and a live interview audition. Please send pictures to steve@theprominentgroup.com This will be fun and different than anything you have currently seen while keep your clothes on!


Project Notes
No Nudity


Role


CONTESTENT
/ Non-Union / Featured / Male or Female / All Ethnicities / 21-70
A new couples reality show is casting couples for pilot production on May 31st 2008. Please submit 1 photo of you and your signifigant other and a brief bio of your relationship history via email to set up and a live interview audition.

This will be fun and different than anything you have currently seen while keep your clothes on!


Wardrobe: Casual with Makup Done
Rate: To Be Determined

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Mother/Daughter Pairs

Reality TV, Non-Union

Posted: 4/16/2008


Product Name How To Look Good Naked

Union Status Non-Union

Rate TBD


Submissions Due By 4/25/2008

Audition Location

Burbank




Synopsis
AS
FEATURED ON THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW This show teaches women of all shapes and sizes how to go from self-loathing to self-loving without resorting to extreme dieting or cosmetic surgery. Have you spent years dealing with body issues? Do you feel like you need a little help with loving yourself? If so, we would like to invite you to transform your life. We want to hear from you!


Role


DAUGHTER
/ Non-Union / Featured / Female / All Ethnicities / 18-30
Looking for Mother/ Daughter pairs for Lifetime's hit show, "How to Look Good Naked". This is for a reality show so please apply with your actual mother.
Rate: TBD

MOTHER / Non-Union / Featured / Female / All Ethnicities / 35-65
Looking for Mother/ Daughter pairs for hit Lifetime show, "How to Look Good Naked" This is for a reality show, so please apply with your actual daughter.

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NEW TLC SERIES: STILL SINGLE?

Television, Non-Union

Posted: 4/3/2008


Union Status Non-Union

Rate TBD





Role


CRAZY OUT GOING GUYS FOR
NEW SHOW! / Non-Union / Featured / Male or Female / All Ethnicities / 25-40
NEW TLC SERIES: STILL SINGLE? LOOKING FOR MS. RIGHT???

Are you sick of going on a lot of first dates with no interest in seeing them again? Have you been dating for years without the success you deserve or are you recently jumping back into the dating scene?

A classy, new documentary-style reality series for TLC seeks energetic, outspoken, attractive men ages 25-40 who are playing the field and looking for Ms. Right, not for Ms. Right Now!

If you are single and live in Southern California!

Rate: TBD

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Everything from decorating shows to competitions are advertised on booking websites. I suppose after a while some actors become weak and submit to the evil... I met a gentleman at the game show taping who said he's made a few grand being a Game Show Network contestant.


I, however, plan to stay strong!

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