“The Marriage Ref” casting team is searching the country for outgoing and opinionated couples in long-term relationships, willing to appear on national television, who have a long standing argument or issue that must be resolved. No problem is too small!

* Is there an object, a person, or a habit (e.g. computer, pet, a friend, the remote control) that is a third wheel in your relationship and causes a problem?

* Does your partner have an annoying obnoxious habit or item that causes fights?

* Does your partner do things like withhold sex after a fight?

Whether you argue about parenting, pets, fashion, money, in-laws, weight, housework, chores, communication, neatness, jealousy, past history, friends, sex… Whatever you argue about, we want to hear from you. Tell us why you absolutely NEED a MARRIAGE REF to weigh in and decide who is RIGHT and who is WRONG.

Couples across America … we want to hear what absolutely makes you nuts when it comes to your partner! Tell us your beef and you might just get the chance to state your case on TV. Wouldn’t it be great to settle the issue once and for all?!

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please contact the Casting Team IMMEDIATELY (BEFORE we arrive in town) at the hotline number: 877.304.4040 and email: marriagerefcasting@shedmediaus.com

Please include your contact info, city you live in, photos, and a paragraph about why you are the perfect couple for this show. Be sure to include a brief explanation about your arguments and tell us why you are RIGHT and your partner is WRONG!

FOR FULL CASTING INFORMATION CLICK HERE

From NBC and Magical Elves, the Emmy Award-nominated producers of “Project Runway” and “Top Chef,” comes a big-event competition that will award one contestant the opportunity to open a new restaurant chain in four cities across America!

The contestants’ fate will be decided by a panel of real investors who fund the chain of restaurants with their own money.

“America’s Next Great Restaurant ” challenges creative and ambitious people to realize their dream of opening the next great restaurant. Many people have great ideas, but actually making it happen requires substantial financial backing and business connections that few people can claim. The winner will be selected by a panel of some of the most important names in both the dining and business worlds that will invest their own money in the final restaurant chain and have a huge stake in the ongoing success of the game’s winner.

This show is going to make the American Dream come true for someone out there – all you need is one great idea. Do you have it?”

FOR FULL CASTING INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Visitors also can follow the bus tour on Twitter @magicalelves with photos and video, and also at NBC.com/americas-next-great-restaurant.

The audition dates and locations follow.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20
NBC Experience Store
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York 10112
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Monday, March 22
Chipotle
6102 Falls of Neuse Rd.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Wednesday, March 24
Nashville Film Institute
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37065
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

COLUMBUS, OHIO
Friday, March 26
Chipotle
4750 Morse Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43230
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Sunday, March 28
Chipotle
28251 Diehl Road
Warrenville, Illinois 60555
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Tuesday, March 30
Chipotle
6864 Johnson Drive
Mission, Kansas 66202
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

DENVER, COLORADO
Thursday, April 1
Chipotle
2760 South Colorado Blvd
Denver, Colorado 80222
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Monday, April 5
Chipotle
135 E. Palm Avenue
Burbank, California 91502
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ENDEMOL USA is currently casting season 2 of the hit ABC show DATING IN THE DARK. The show that puts a whole new spin on “blind-dating”.

Is dating getting you down? Are you open to a unique social experiment?
Are you single, outgoing, attractive and looking for a long-term relationship?
Are you open to making that connection with looks taken out of the equation?
Do you have what it takes to win someone over with just your personality and interests?

DATING IN THE DARK will give participants the unique experience of dating one another in total darkness. Each episode will set up 3 single men and 3 single women in hopes that they will really find true love…

To be considered for season 2 of DATING IN THE DARK send us your:

NAME
AGE
CITY AND STATE
OCCUPATION
CELL PHONE
HOME PHONE
EMAIL
TELL US WHAT MAKES YOU A CATCH and ATTACH A CURRENT PHOTO

EMAIL US NOW AT: DatingInTheDark@iconiccasting.com

Applicants should be 21-40
Must currently live in Southern California
Must be a legal US citizen
Personality a MUST.

For the very first time, you can now submit a video showing us your singing skills, and if we like what we see, we’ll fast-track you and you could end up seeing the judges sooner.

Fame and fortune are only a click away, just upload your video following the simple instructions, and cross those fingers.

You can submit your video entry for the 2010 auditions even if you’ve already applied – just tell us your details and we’ll match your video to your application.

Don’t have a clip to upload? Don’t worry; you can still apply for an audition without a video.

The X Factor series 7 will be bigger and better than ever – make sure you’re a part of it.

Click here to apply.

Here are the details:

Portland, Oregon
February 28th and March 1st – Both at 9:00 am
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland Or 97232
Exhibit Hall D

If you can not make it to the audition, you can also submit a video. Check out all the details here.

There’s a solution.

HOUSE OF BRIDES, a new competition reality show for E! Entertainment Television, is casting engaged women who want to go through a total image transformation before the big day.

The winner will not only look great, but will also win her dream wedding with the help of Hollywood’s top wedding professionals. Her and her wedding will be given the full celebrity treatment!

If you are a bride-to-be who is willing to compete with other ambitious engaged women for the wedding of your dreams then HOUSE OF BRIDES is the show for you.

Casting Directors will be in the following cities, but are accepting applications nationwide!

Atlanta February 21- February 26

Miami February 27 – March 6

Chicago March 6 – March 15

San Francisco March 10 – March 19

Los Angeles February 16 – March 27

New York City February 16 – March 14

To learn more about this nationwide casting call click here.

Seeking Females, 18-40, any ethnicity, who think they are “the perfect package”, to be the new face and image of Muscle Flex for one season.

The winning contestant receives the “whole Hollywood experience”: a contract representing Muscle Flex in advertising, red carpets, and other public appearances; photo shoots, special promotions, corporate events as well as giving their smarts in the boardroom.

No pay. Terry Berland & Karmen Leech, casting director. Shoots late Feb. in Studio City, CA.

To register to audition, visit thecompletepackagetv.com

If it’s any consolation though, years ago their was even less opportunity to start a career as an actor. For a start, there was the equity loop hole. You couldn’t get a job because you weren’t a member of equity and you couldn’t join equity unless you had a job..Aaahhh!!

Fortunately it is now possible to work on professional productions without the need to be an equity member. I still think it is a big plus to be a member of equity as there is much help and advice that the union can provide you with so if you have the option to join you are well advised to take advantage of it.

Getting Exposure Is What It’s All About

Certainly an easy way to get some top public exposure is to appear on a show like Wife Swap, Pop Idol, Big Brother, etc. Just about anybody can apply for these shows and they are not so difficult to actually get on.Do I Have To Be Good?

No. Sometimes being bad at something can have an adverse effect and actually get you further. Sounds crazy but it’s true. Just look at some of the takes from X Factor for example.

The key here is personality. If you have a personality then you will be interesting and that’s what the audience or public want to see. You gotta be interesting! Boring just ain’t gonna work!

Make yourself stand out from the crowd if need be. Try different things and above all, be original. That’s what will make you be remembered. If the public forget you, your history! Just be YOU>

Only you can make this happen and remember, unless you are mega talented then you will have to pull every resource you have to stand out and be noticed.

Do a search on Google now and look for reality TV shows. Bookmark them and apply right away. This is a foot in the big back door Of course, the  info I’m giving you here is simply a guide on how you can get an edge into show business. To become great at your craft, and in particular, acting, you will need to practice and practice very hard as well.

But remember, with the amount of gateways available nowadays, there is every chance of you getting your break sooner rather than later. There are many different ways that you can start off with your campaign and your first point of call will be to check casting newspapers such as The Stage or even ring round some of the local television studios and ask to see if there is anything suitable that they are doing that may fit your profile. Publicity will get you everywhere.