• Are you the life of the party? Fun, energetic, the person everybody wants to be around? Do you enjoy entertaining people, making them laugh even if it's at your own expense? When you go to sleep at night, do you find yourself dreaming about winning a million dollars while everybody is watching you on national television? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then why not try to become a contestant on the popular NBC game show Deal or No Deal? Read on to learn more about the road to game show stardom.

• Since Deal or No Deal is a game show that thrives on the personalities of its contestants, it is important to take note of what type of people are selected for the show and how they are received by the audience. Watch several old episodes, keeping in mind that the casting agents want contestants everybody will root for.

1. Study the contestants' stage presence
2. Watch the way the audience reacts to the contestants
3. Pay attention to the contestants' diverse personalities. What makes them tick?

• The next step towards becoming a contestant on Deal or No Deal is to audition for the casting directors. Since this is the most important part of the application process, it is important for you to audition in the arena you feel most comfortable in, and luckily Deal or No Deal provides two options for potential contestants: open casting calls and audition tapes.

1. Open Casting Call
2. Audition Tape

• The best way to prepare for the open casting call is simply to show up with a great attitude. Even if you come with a prepared monologue, there is a good chance you will change your approach by the time it is your turn to perform before the casting director. Do your best and be yourself! The casting directors make it a point to see everyone, even if they are there until midnight, so don't let a long line scare you away. Here's what to do:

1. Find out where the open casting call is.
2. Show up and fill out the application you are given.
3. Be willing to wait in line for hours.
4. Wear comfortable shoes.
5. Bring your sense of humor.

• Keep in mind you will only have about 30 seconds to impress them, so bring your best efforts forward.

• The benefit of the audition tape is that you have time to prepare, and you get five minutes instead of 30 seconds to grab the casting director's attention. That means you have an even better chance to show these people why you are the best contestant for the show. Be creative! Be original. Get feisty! Use this five minutes wisely.

1. Record the tape. Show them the way you are going to act on the show rather than sitting still and telling them how much you like the show. They already know this! Just be yourself and have fun.
   1. Introduce yourself, but don't be static.
   2. Stand up when you say your name.
   3. Dance around and have fun.
2. Fill out the show's online application, remembering to keep up the same level of enthusiasm you had while making the tape.
   • Compose interesting answers, remembering that you want to engage the show's casting department in such a way that they will not forget you.
3. Include pictures of you and the friends you are bringing.
4. Mail the application and video.

• Becoming a contestant on Deal or No Deal is not easy. The team of 10 casting directors usually receives seven or eight thousand audition tapes each month, and only one or two percent of the applicants ever make it onto the show. Do not let this deter you, though, because there are certain types of personalities that the show is looking for, and knowing that ahead of time puts you in a better position to convince them that you should be their next contestant.

Here are some tips:

1. Enthusiasm is key
2. Originality is everything
3. Be energetic
4. Have fun

• No matter what type of audition you choose to take part in, keep in mind that you are auditioning to have fun. Show the casting directors your personality!