Tuesday, September 06, 2005

September 20: Real World Casting Call!

Bunim/Murray to Look for New Stars in Pittsburgh, PA area

On September 20, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Casting Directors from Bunim/Murray Productions, producers of the perennial hit MTV show “The Real World” will be holding an open casting call at Boomerang’s Bar and Grill, 3909 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Applicants are asked to bring a recent picture of themselves (which will not be returned) and photo ID. Must be 18-24 years old.

Seven lucky people will get the opportunity of a lifetime when MTV hands over the keys to a new fantasy pad this year for the show’s 18th season. The Real World, MTV’s longest running show, is a documentary series about seven strangers who spend five months living and working together.

So what does it take to get on the show? “We look for characters from real life; people with strong personalities who are unafraid to speak their minds,” says Jonathan Murray, an Executive Producer of “The Real World.” Past seasons have been populated with cast members from all walks of life, who have shared their daily experiences openly with millions of viewers. Fans of the shows will remember alumni such as the irreverent Teck; Pedro, the HIV/AIDS educator; and Melissa, the hilarious firecracker from the “The Real World: New Orleans” cast.

The challenge will be met as the Bunim/Murray casting department screens tens of thousands of applicants during open casting calls across the country. All of the applicants have one thing in common: they want millions of television viewers to know their name… and who they are.

Everyone between the ages of 18 – 24 is encouraged to bring a recent photo and identification to the open casting call at Boomerang’s Bar and Grill from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.