Guest Author - Ingrid Stamatson
RealityWanted com
One of the tools in your Reality Casting Search arsenal should be (in addition BellaOnline Reality TV of course!) RealityWanted.com. Addressing Reality TV fans, contestant wanna-bees, casting sites, it re-launched and is billing itself as a “super site” providing gossip, casting director profile information, reality star interviews, industry event photos, and of course, casting call information. It is a one-stop shopping type of site that reminds you of Facebook or MySpace. Here you can keep track of what you have applied for and use the information you put into your profile to apply for shows.
Started in 2004 by Mark Yawitz and Jason Oropallo of Acme Casting, it offers a listing of casting calls at http://www.realitywanted.com/calls. Clicking on any of the links takes you to the page where all the information is listed and even the other applicants! If you have not filled out your profile, it will alert you to what is needed for you to apply.
Many shows can be applied to electronically, so this site makes sense. Sign up to get the latest info in casting calls as they are announced. Use the friend networking system, put together personal pages showcasing your interests, talent, skills and experience through videos, photos and personal profiles.
RealityTVCastingCall com
Free to join, RealityTVCastingCall is my favorite. Each posting has a link to a page of detailed information and contacts. Here you can set up your personal page with your information, customize a theme, and manage comments, as well as track any submissions. It gives you just what you need with no extras. If you likethat Facebook feel to a site though, then sign up at RealityWanted.com.
Reality Shows com
This site offers all the good gossip and spoilers in the form of links to offsite articles. A must see for Reality TV fans!
Sir Linksalot com
Sirlinksalot is a no-frills listing only of casting calls like:
Reality TV Links 2/15/08 Casting Call - Toronto & New York Families to "Rough It" for 2 Days
Reality TV Links 2/15/08 Casting Call - Women With Gold Digging Skills (CA)
Reality TV Links 2/15/08 Casting Call - Divorcing Couples for Spirited New Game Show
Clicking on the links will take you to a page with brief information of the casting call along with telephone numbers and email addresses.
Backstage.com
Backstage is for all types of acting, not just Reality TV auditions. This site offers an online version, a print version, and Ross Reports – all for various fees. The least expensive package indludes:
* 24/7 online access to 1,000 + Jobs on Backstage.com, updated hourly
* Unlimited online submissions to casting notices
* Post multiple headshots, resumes and reels and be viewed by Casting Directors every day.
Annual Fee: $135 6 Months: $69 Monthly: $12.95
Boittom line is, you need to hunt for the information and links that will get you on your way to that audition!
