Casting survivors of this...

Update 6.8.05 The Amazing Race is also currently accepting applications for TAR9, but I'm not aware of any open audition calls.  TAR8, the family edition, has already been cast.

Update 7.12.05 The Amazing Race is holding open casting calls from July 9 - 23

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Still getting a lot of hits since I asked you guys if you want to be a contestant on this...?

So, think you got what it takes to be on TV's most popular reality show?  Not me, but casting for Survivor 12 has begun and open calls are coming to a city near you.  Can you survive this...?

Application forms for the twelfth installment of SURVIVOR are available exclusively at www.CBS.com.  Applications are being accepted until June 17, 2005 at 5:00 PM PT, and must be accompanied by a three-minute videotape.

Additionally, open casting calls are being conducted across the country in order to provide hopefuls with a means to make their three-minute videotape.  The following are current dates and locations for SURVIVOR open calls.  You must be at least 21 years of age. 

GREEN BAY, WI
Wednesday, June 8, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Bar East
606 Lime Kiln Road
Contact:  Monica Zegers, ph.920-430-3621, mmzegers@wfrv.cbs.com

ROSEBURG, OR
Wednesday, June 8, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort
146 Chief Miwaleta Lane
Canyonville, OR
Contact:  Sherry O'Neill, ph.541-672-4481, oneill@kpic.com

DALLAS
Wednesday, June 8, 12:00 NOON – 7:00 PM
Firewater Bar & Grill
10261 Technology Blvd.
Contact:  Lori Conrad, ph.214-245-5529; lconrad@cbs.com

TAMPA BAY, FL
Thursday, June 9, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hard Rock Café & Casino
Contact:  Pete Nikiel, ph.727-577-8420, PNIKIEL@tampabay10.com

GAINSVILLE, FL
Saturday, June 11, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Best Western Gateway Grand
4200 NW 97th Blvd.
Contact:  Joe Grant, ph.352-375-5300, jgrant@pgtv.com

COLUMBIA, SC
Saturday, June 11, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hampton Automotive
3700 Fernandina Road
Contact:  Rob Thomas, ph.803-647-0278, rthomas@wlxt.gannett.com

SEATTLE
Saturday, June 11, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bassett Furniture Direct and Thomasville Furniture
5951 S. 180th Street
Tukwila, WA
Contact:  Kristin Reese, ph.206-728-5499, kreese@kirotv.com

WHEELING, WV/STEUBENVILLE, OH
Saturday, June 11, 12:00 NOON – 6:00 PM
Fort Steuben Mall
100 Mall Drive
Steubenville, OH
Contact:  Sarah A. Williams, ph.304-230-6232, swilliams@wtrf.com

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Saturday, June 11, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Contact:  Beth Stockton, ph.913-677-7151, bstockto@kctv5.com

BIRMINGHAM, AL
Saturday, June 11, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Unfinished Furniture Megamart
1721 Crestwood Blvd.
Irondale, AL
Contact:  Tracy Wright, ph.205-322-4200, twright@wiat.com

LAFAYETTE, IN
Sunday, June 12, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Great Skates Fun Center
135 S. Earl Avenue
Contact:  Deborah McMahan, ph.765-237-5046, cmacmahan@wlfi.com

SAGINAW, MI
Monday, June 13, 12:00 NOON – 3:00 PM
Watson Chevrolet/Pontiac
Freeland, MI
Contact:  Karen Frey, ph.989-758-2157, Karen.frey@wnem.com

FRESNO, CA
Tuesday, June 14, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Villaggio Shopping Center
Contact:  Rick Turner, ph.559-222-2411, rickturner@clearchannel.com

TULSA, OK
Tuesday, June 14, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cherokee Casino
777 West Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK
Contact:  Leah Flint, ph.918-732-6071, LFlint@kotv.com

CHICAGO
Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Gurnee Mills, IL
Contact:  Amanda E. Holder, ph.312-202-3271, AEHolder@cbs.com

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Comments

[Moze]

I hate to admit this... I've watched every season of Survivor. I find most reality TV a complete waste, but there's something different about Survivor that keeps me coming back.

I'm still waiting for Survivor Antarctica...

Cheers,

[Thomas Galvin]

Survivor? Yuck. Why would anyone want to watch dirty, grubby people waste away on camera while sitting on a beach or a rock all day?

Give me Amazing Race, anytime. Let me know when there are auditions for that show!

[Digger]

I watch both. *hides face in shame*

[tallglassofmilk]

Hey, if you must watch reality, best to watch the cream of the crop.

I haven't watched any reality since the original "The Real World" except for "Wife Swap" and uh, well, yeah, that new one "Hit Me Baby One More Time," but I swear this recent one is for nostalgic reasons only...

Anybody else see Mike Reno last week? Hard to believe he used to get lucky in those red leather pants.

[Digger]

I like The Amazing Race for the thrill, man I get so excited and my kids look at me funny while I'm watching it (but they look at me like that anyway)! I always pull for the old people even though I'm only in my 30's.

For Survivor I use it as a study course on how cruel people really can be to each other. It helps me to keep in line the difference between "friends" and "acquaintances".

The only bad thing it reinforces is that some good looking, lazy chick can win a million bucks by doing nothing. From one of my first blog entries ever May 12, 2003 where I managed to combine Saudi Arabia ranting and Survivor all in one post.

On a lighter note I'm one of those Survivor freaks that still enjoys it. This latest one in the Amazon was won by a "swimsuit model" named Jenna who is 21, lives with her parents, whined the whole time and basically laid around for 4 weeks while everyone else busted their ass. In the end she won $1 million dollars for her effort (or lack thereof). Only in America can you be a lazy spoiled brat who puts forth no effort and still get paid.