Television is so prevalent nowadays that it seems like anyone can appear on TV. Have you accumulated some stuff? You can go on TV. Do you want to live with a group of strangers? You can go on TV. Are you willing to be part of a cheering and cheerful crowd? You can go on TV. It is only when high levels are reached that things seem to get complicated. Whatever the path, with a little persistence and having a fantastic audition, you will be able to appear on TV.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Joining a Sitcom or TV Series
Step 1. Prepare your art resume and take some photos
To audition, large or small, you need a resume and some photos. This way you will communicate to the casting staff how much and what kind of experience you have gained and what you look like. By the time hundreds of resumes are analyzed, the photographs will give an idea of your appearance.
- An art resume is very similar to a professional resume. Check out some examples online or read the wikiHow article on how to write a theatrical resume.
- As for the photographs, they are quite simple. If you have a friend who knows how to use a camera, you just have to ask him to take some shots of you. Bring some clothes with you and choose a pretty plain background. However, if you prefer, you can also take a series of shots with a more professional air.
Step 2. Start looking for auditions and castings from some local broadcaster
If you live in a big city, you will likely find castings and auditions organized almost continuously. Most broadcasters have newsletters and websites dedicated to these activities, although large organizations, such as "Big Brother", promote auditions nationwide. What's the best way to find these auditions? Talk to people you know.
An "open audition" means that anyone can participate. This is great news because there is no need to sign up and often the quality of the competition is lower, but there is also too much of it, since this kind of audition generally draws a ton of people. If, on the other hand, the audition is not open, first of all you need to register to go to the audition, so you will have to prepare well in advance of the scheduled date
Step 3. Find an agent
Since you may get swamped in casting and auditioning, why do it when you can spend the time improving your skills and making money? Ask someone to do the promotion work, which is an agent. That way, you will audition and all you have to do is work hard to get the role.
And a good agent is free. Don't pay him unless he gets you a job first. He will take the money when you get paid. If you ask for them in advance, it is a scam
Step 4. Attend auditions
With an agent and a list of open auditions (or an audition where you've given your name), all you can do is attend. If you're auditioning to appear on a TV show, bring a bottle of water and a snack to eat - if you're the last in a long line, you risk having to wait all day. Once it's your turn, all you can do is surprise whoever selects.
If you show up to audition for a bigger role, it will likely be shorter and more intense. You will be selected with a few other people. Sometimes, you will know what the outcome is right away or they will keep you on hold for weeks
Step 5. Perfect your skills by taking courses in acting, diction, etc
Now that you are in the game, you should invest in yourself. Sign up for a class at an acting school near you, take diction and vocalization lessons, to improve your skills regardless of the characters you think you will have to play in the future. Language courses wouldn't be bad either.
It is not a bad idea to take directing lessons, take theater courses, or pursue an education that, while not quite matching your artistic career ideal, somehow fits into this path. In fact, if you come across a project that requires skills of this kind, you will be able to put them to good use. Then you can sneak in and propose yourself as an actor, meeting people from different professional fields and strengthening your network of relationships through opportunities that you would not otherwise be able to seize
Part 2 of 4: Joining a Reality TV
Step 1. Choose a program you would like to participate in
In recent years, the number of reality TV seems to have grown like wildfire. Find a group of interesting people or someone to spend a lot of time with trying to figure out how and where to move to go on television and to succeed. What could be the easiest programs to offer yourself? Which are the most difficult? Which are the most accessible?
Make a list of the programs you want to take part in and prioritize them. The ones that interest you the most should be the ones you will need to apply yourself the most. The more you can eliminate them, the less time you will have to waste
Step 2. Find out where the castings are
If you live in a big city, it is possible that the auditions of the program will come to you. Some TV shows are itinerant because they search for potential talent. Even if you don't live in a large metropolitan area, consider moving around. Organize yourself as if you were going to have a nice vacation.
Make a calendar of all the auditions you are considering. This way, you will have a very broad picture of all the alternatives available to you. It will also be useful for knowing how to invest your time
Step 3. Sign up to participate in an audition
If you discover a casting you want to participate in, you will probably need to sign up. Broadcasters have a limited amount of space and time to select all, so you'll need to make your participation known. This way, you can secure a spot.
To give an example, at some castings the first 5,000 entries are accepted and then other people are invited to participate, but there is no guarantee that they will be evaluated. Try not to fall into this group of candidates. It is not appropriate to waste so many days of preparation for an audition, to remain in the queue and then not even be selected
Step 4. Alternatively, make a video for the audition
Many broadcasters and television formats also rely on the Internet. If you don't intend to wait for the show to come your way (or if the show doesn't include traveling auditions), make a movie and submit it. It will be reviewed by the recruiters, so you don't have to do anything else.
Find out about the program's online policies. Find out what the submission deadline is, duration requirements, and any other conditions you need to meet. Is there a specific name you can target your footage to?
Step 5. Make yourself interesting and unique
To get a reality TV cast, the most important thing to do in the movie or audition is to make yourself interesting and unique. Of course, no easy-to-forget characters are thrown.
- However, make sure you present yourself in a way that you can sustain over time. Too many people try to appear extravagant and it just backfires when it turns out they were faking. Try to be yourself, but highlight the more eccentric aspects of your character.
- It is advisable to look attractive (at least in most cases). In reality TV there is a tendency to have a soft spot for looking good.
Part 3 of 4: Joining a Game Show
Step 1. Visit your favorite game show sites
This genre of shows is constantly looking for new competitors. Do a quick search online to see how each of them works. Do you need to submit a video? Enter your name for a selection? Audition in person? All the necessary information will be available online.
Also take a look at the competitor requirements. It may be necessary to be of a certain age, not to have acquaintances in the program staff, to live in a certain area, etc. It is better to know these things before wasting time later
Step 2. Find out when they arrive in your area
It is possible that some game shows are touring, as are some reality shows. They visit a number of large cities in search of hopeful competitors and, therefore, may come close to you.
For example, the Wheel of Fortune in America has the "Wheelmobile". Films are also accepted, but mostly the staff drive around the country in a big yellow van with the name written on it to attract people
Step 3. Sign up for an audition or make a movie
You have two options in front of you: show up at an audition in person or make a movie and submit it. If you don't want to go in person, you may need to register on the site to enter your registration. Do this as soon as possible to make sure you find space.
As for the video, send it as soon as possible. Show your stuff, making sure to highlight how photogenic you are and how comfortable you feel when you are the center of attention, doing something that makes you memorable. Also make sure you comply with the parameters for submitting your audition footage
Step 4. Get ready
Those who go to auditions to attend a TV show don't spend their free time on Facebook or playing Candy Crush Saga before the audition. Rather, he prepares himself by doing crosswords and puzzles, in order to improve his skills and not look like an idiot. And that's what you should do too, if after passing the initial stages you are close to being chosen.
Also check out the old reruns to familiarize yourself with the program. You will get used to the way the game is structured, and with any luck, you may even come across similar (or the same) questions. Immerse yourself in the game as much as possible so that you are comfortable when it is your turn
Step 5. Perform at the in-person audition
Once you've signed up and are called for the audition (or if they liked the video and have contacted you), do whatever it takes to get noticed. Befriend the judges and other contestants, ask questions and show off your liveliness, your charisma and your ability to get involved. The rest is only about the questions and activities to be done during the airing.
Most of the auditions are turn-based. People are eliminated round after round and, therefore, you will know exactly who they are discarding. In most game shows, there isn't much to wait. If this happens, you will be notified
Step 6. Make sure you are called to participate in the program
If you have passed all rounds of the audition, chances are you will be placed in a group of eventual competitors. Maybe it will take a couple of weeks to get called, or even months. It's about matching people and filling in the weeks of the broadcast. Be patient! You will be called as soon as possible.
You will almost certainly be given advance notice, so don't worry about work and don't worry about not being able to get ready for the trip. If you can't be there by the due date, surely the TV staff will be flexible on this point, as they need valid competitors and you have proven to be. Unless you show that you are uncooperative, they will do their best to please you
Part 4 of 4: Joining a Newsletter
Step 1. Match your name with something
Whether it's a product or an article, make sure your name is connected to something. When it becomes a topic of discussion, your name will automatically go along with that thing, which will be your stepping stone. Who else should be interviewed but you?
Think about what you are already working on. This could be your business, a hobby, an event you are organizing, or whatever. It has to be something that you are competent at and that is truly yours
Step 2. Become an expert in your area
Too busy to write or invent? So, all you need is to be well-informed and known. It is natural to be called once a particular area of expertise comes into the spotlight. If you develop some popularity in your area, it may be a matter of time before you become a consultant.
Let the people in your community know that you are the only specialist in that branch. Create a network of acquaintances. Get involved. Make yourself credible, trustworthy and active. Meet as many people as possible. You cannot know if you will meet someone who believes in your story
Step 3. Spread your message
If you have a business proposal, idea or event that you intend to organize, start spreading the word. If it's an article, post it on social networks. If it's a business, start a marketing operation. If it's an event, spread the flyers all over the country and on the Internet. Generate excitement around you.
Let's take the example that you are a strawberry grower, which is not normally in the news. This year, your strawberries are 5 times the size of regular ones. What are you doing? You start posting pictures on the Internet, hang flyers, draw attention to your giant strawberries, offer a few for free and create a phenomenon around your business. Even something simple can become interesting
Step 4. Contact the media in your area
If they don't come to you, maybe you need to go to them. Contact local newspapers, radio stations and TV stations to spread your story. If they like it, they'll grab it. The media are always on the lookout for stories to fill the time (or television spaces), and if yours is interesting, they have no reason to reject it.
Visit their websites for contact information. Try to find the right person in the right department to talk to. For example, if you sell giant strawberries, contact the "Home and Garden" or "Local Business" person. The leaner the course, the better
Step 5. Prepare what you need to say
Once you have the spotlight on you, make sure you have something to say. Those who want to go on TV also want to be interesting. So, get ready to turn your story into tempting news. What is the best profile you can give her?
- If you're selling giant strawberries, be prepared to talk about why they're so huge. How did you make them bigger, if you know their potential size, how different this year they are than last year, your competitors and their products, etc. Research your industry. This way, you can prepare yourself for any questions you may be asked.
- Also be sure to sell your image. Making news means spreading your name and can also generate more leads. Prepare your business cards, phone numbers, email, and anything else that is needed to be contacted by others in the future.
