Acing Game Show Casting Calls

Your Real Ticket to Television Game Shows

If you want to be a contestant on television game shows, game show casting calls are your chance to shine. Are you fun? Unique? Personable? What's your story? And, are you willing to tell it with flair on national TV?

For television game shows, like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, you don't even get a casting call until after you've passed a trivia test. For other shows, like Deal or No Deal, there is no pre-test – so your audition is even more important. This is your one and only chance to wow the staff.

Chances are, you've got less than one minute to capture their fancy. So you can't dilly-dally, especially if you're attending an on-the-road audition in your hometown. The casting experts have hundreds of people waiting in line. So what do you do?

Here are some tips and tricks for acing game show casting calls. Remember, these are only theories. Do what works for you. Be genuine, honest, and enthusiastic. Don't try to pretend to be someone you're not, but DO capitalize on what makes you truly special.

Freaks in the Family:
Why They're Your Ace in the Hole.
So, you've got a weird Uncle Festus? And your wife knits sweaters from cat hair? Well, today is your lucky day. Those wacky relatives just might be your ticket to instant stardom, at least as far as your game show audition is concerned. How your weird relatives can help you secure a spot on television game shows.

Have Television Game Shows, Will Travel:
Why Biting the Big Apple Might Pay Off
New York City. Or Los Angeles. Or wherever television game shows are taped – they're where the action is, especially when it comes to game show casting. One of my hair-brained theories about game show casting is this: Your odds are better when you go to the source. Learn why seeking game show fame and fortune in New York might pay off.

The Teacher Versus Batman:
Plan Like a Game Show Pro
Want to audition like a game show pro? If so, you might need to plan your attack, write some lines, and then rehearse – just like the big movie stars do for their special appearances. Answer the question, "Who am I?" But be careful, if you want to play game shows for real money, the best answer might not be obvious.

Proud Parents: Why Junior Shouldn't Star in Your Television Game Show Casting Calls
I feel like a big meanie saying this, especially because my own child is quite simply the most fascinating little person in the world. (Well, he is darn it all!) But during my own game show audition, I resisted the urge to bring up my child. Click here to see why game show casting calls aren't always the place to pull out those family photos.

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