Things like the Amazing Race and Survivor are great if you’re athletically inclined. Look into cooking shows, like Hell’s Kitchen or Top Chef, if you’re a talented cook. If you’re a singer, go for a singing competition like The X Factor.
If you’re not qualified for one show, do not panic. There are many reality shows on the market and you should be able to find one you’re eligible to participate in.
Filming dates are not always publicized. You may want to ask a representative from the show during auditions. However, if you can’t find out filming dates, you can always wait to hear back. If the dates don’t work for you, you may have to wait until another season to film.
If you’re a risk taker, you can send in clips of yourself skydiving or engaging in other risky activities. If you’re a funny person, think about jokes you could make or funny videos you could record for an audition or audition tape.
Anything unexpected is great. Say you have a lot of tattoos and piercings but your’e actually a mild-mannered Kindergarten teacher who loves classical music. Producers may love that unexpected twist. Do you have any talents or skills that are unusual? Maybe you speak a rare language or are an experienced woodworker. Producers are always looking for people who bring something new to the table.
If you’re a burlesque dancer professionally, you can definitely use this to market yourself as the sexy one in the house.
Say you’re auditioning for a singing show. In addition to clips of yourself singing, show yourself hanging out with friends at karaoke nights to make your personality apparent. Narratives tend to sell, so think about a story you can tell with your tape. If you are a cancer survivor, for example, make an audition tape in which you tell the story of your diagnosis and treatment.
Make sure you read the list of things you’ll need closely. You don’t want to ruin your audition by arriving without a key piece of paperwork.
Maybe you’re trying to market yourself as a down to earth country girl. Don’t show up dressed a cowboy, but flannel and cowboy boots can help you make your persona apparent.
Make sure not to be disruptive while you’re warming up, however, as this can irritate staff or others in the waiting room.
If you’re marketing yourself as the funny, quirky one, open your audition by cracking a joke that uses a nerdy or obscure reference.
