Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Reality TV Casting

By Tim Newton

It seems that in almost everyone's life there comes a moment when they want to be a superstar. Years ago it was virtually impossible to get a job even as an extra on any TV show. That's not the case anymore as it seems that almost every week new reality TV shows are debuting. For a person determined to have their fifteen minutes of fame, this can be a great route to pursue.

The first step is determining which of the current programs you might be most interested in and have the greatest chance of being chosen for. If you can't hold a note, you probably need to stay away from casting for reality TV shows like "American Idol" or "America's Got Talent." Dancers would do nicely to try out for "So You think You Can Dance."

You don't need to panic if you don't have any natural singing, dancing or acting talent. There is a whole host of reality TV shows that concentrate on intelligence along with persuasion. Think of shows like "Survivor" and "The Apprentice." These require brains along with a sparkling and unique personality.

Some shows are designed to bring up the emotion. They take everyday people in life situations that are difficult and go about making radical changes, Shows like "The Biggest Loser" and "Extreme Home Make Over: Home Edition" do this. They appear to offer support but this may not be the case according to Dr Vaughn Alaine-Marshall's book uberstar. Some of the outcomes of the show on the participants are very distressing.

It can be very difficult to get into any of these programs, so don't give up on your first attempt. It takes focused intention to get the result you want. most shows first want to see a taped audition , make sure you tell them you are the best for the job. Remember thousands upon thousands of people apply for these shows so make sure you are the best for the job and stand out from the crowd

Always be genuine and be real to yourself, you will come across a lot better and you will feel better. By being yourself you will allow your personality to come through which gives you the unique twist the producers are after. When they ask you to come in for an interview remember to dress for the part. also prepare yourself physically before doing anything. remember to warm up.

In the case of the "Amazing Race" the teams generally consist of two people, and both need to be presented during the audition process. Each should be individual but they need to illustrate that they work well together. Reality TV shows that feature partners or people living together are looking for personalities that can both mesh and clash. After all, that's part of what we all experience everyday in the real world.

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