If you have an interest in living with strangers, having your life taped and seeing what happens, then you may be a great pick to appear on the long-running MTV reality show The Real World. To learn more about how you could live in a dream house in a selected city with total strangers, read on to find out how to become a Real World cast member.
Tips
Be prepared to live with strangers and have your every move taped
Apply by attending an open casting call, sending a video or connecting online
Stand out from the crowd and dazzle producers with your audition
Make sure you can take 100 days or more off work or school to participate in the show
Prepare to be in the public eye
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Prepare for the Experience
In addition to living with complete strangers and having your every move taped, cast members on The Real World get to live in exotic locations and work at one-of-a-kind jobs, like the cast of Real World Cancun who worked for a Spring Break company and got to hang out with the likes of LMFAO. While it sounds really fun, those interested in applying for the show must also remember that being in the public eye is not easy. Some people will love you, while others will not and both will make that known if they see you on the streets.
Introduction
As the series continues to crank out new seasons, producers for The Real World are constantly casting for fresh faces to join the show. They select the lucky cast members by holding open casting calls, accepting videos and recruiting on social networking sites. Anyone who is between the ages of 18 and 24 is eligible to apply.
Attend an Open Casting Call
One of the most popular ways to get on to The Real World is to attend one of many open casting calls held around the country. Attending an open casting allows you to get face-to-face with the producers to make your best impression.
- Visit the Bunim-Murray Productions website to find an open casting in your areahttp://www.bunim-murray.com/index.php?session=casting&id=6
- E-mail rwcasting@bunim-murray.com to let them know you'd like to attend, making sure the subject of your email is only the city of the casting callhttp://www.bunim-murray.com/index.php?session=casting&id=6
- Attach a brief bio, a few photos, your full name and telephone numberhttp://www.bunim-murray.com/index.php?session=casting&id=6
- Submit only one e-mail as additional entries may disqualify youhttp://www.bunim-murray.com/index.php?session=casting&id=6
- Arrive early to the casting call to ensure you are seen in the time allotted
- Be genuine, but show why you'd make the perfect cast member
Send in a Video
If you are unable to attend a casting call in your area, you may instead submit a short video showing why you should be on the show.
- Videos should be a maximum of five minuteshttp://www.bunim-murray.com/index.php?session=casting&id=6
- Video submissions must be in VHS or VHS C, Mini DV, Hi-8 or DVD formathttp://www.bunim-murray.com/index.php?session=casting&id=6
- Be sure to clearly include you name, age and contact information
- Explain who you are and why you should be selected for the series
Connect Online
As a unique new option, producers for The Real World use the social networking sites Facebook and MySpace to find potential cast members. While auditioning in person or on video can show more about you, connecting with producers online is another option.
- Visit the official Real World casting accounts on Facebook or MySpace
- Add them as a friend or become a fan
- Send them a message or leave a comment expressing your interest in the show
- Make sure your profile tells plenty about you and includes photos as that is all the producers will have to go on
