| Part of the appeal that has reality TV shows so | | | | Whether you are applying to be on a reality TV |
| intriguing is the fact that the characters are true-life | | | | show online, through the mail, or showing up to a live |
| people, folks who could be your neighbors or | | | | audition, you must prepare by knowing what you will |
| co-workers. This engages the audience in a way that | | | | say about yourself. You will need to portray yourself |
| not only allows them to relate to the characters, but | | | | as an interesting person. Start by brainstorming a list |
| also makes them feel as if they too could be a | | | | of as many different facts about yourself as you can |
| television star by being on one of these shows. | | | | possibly think of. Include places you've live, places |
| Many people in fact do want to be on a reality | | | | you've been, accomplishments you've made, anything |
| television show and would like to know how, when | | | | at all that makes you interesting. After that, narrow |
| and where they can audition to be on shows like The | | | | it down to 5-10 interesting tidbits that you can |
| Biggest Loser, The Bachelor and others. Below are | | | | memorize and speak about on demand. |
| some tips on how to prepare for your reality TV | | | | Make for Good Drama |
| show audition. | | | | Many of today's reality shows claim they're not |
| Get Started | | | | casting to fill niches or to create conflict. Despite |
| Several reality shows allow candidates to apply online | | | | those claims anyone who has seen more than one |
| or by mail. For other shows, you must make a | | | | episode of any reality show can tell this is not always |
| videotape of yourself and send it in. There are many | | | | true. The fact is, reality TV must have some drama |
| reality shows that require that you audition in person. | | | | in order to be interesting and engaging. Casting |
| In order to start preparing for the audition process, | | | | people that are likely to create interesting types of |
| you'll need to find all the details of that process. Start | | | | conflict ensures this element will be covered. You can |
| by looking at the TV network Web sites for reality | | | | use this to your advantage. First off, make sure to |
| TV show casting information | | | | keep it real. Don't lie or grossly exaggerate. Think |
| When and Where? | | | | about your opinions and outlooks on controversial |
| There are many online sources for finding out when | | | | matters. Play up certain things about your lifestyle |
| and where live auditions are held for reality shows. | | | | that may clash with that of someone else. Play up |
| Some blogs or audition sites list audition schedules for | | | | certain things about you that make you likely to fill a |
| multiple reality shows. If you are interested in a | | | | certain niche. |
| specific show only, for example The Amazing Race, | | | | Confidence is Key |
| you could go to the Web site of the TV network | | | | In conclusion, once you have found out all the details |
| that the show is on to find audition information. Once | | | | about the audition, prepared and memorized your |
| you know when and where auditions are, you'll need | | | | 'story,' and strategized your drama factor, focus on |
| to figure out the logistics of being available for and | | | | your confidence. You must come across as someone |
| getting to the audition. There may not necessarily be | | | | outgoing who is not afraid to be themselves and be |
| an audition in your home town or city. In this case, | | | | outspoken. If nothing else, focusing on this will give |
| you'll need to arrange travel to the nearest audition | | | | you the greatest chance of being cast on a reality |
| site. | | | | TV show. |
| Know Your Story | | | | |