Author Topic: Amazing Race applications and casting calls: TAR 19 up on p 4!!! (Read 165911 times)

wattage · « **Reply #25 on:** August 03, 2009, 08:35:51 AM »

I thought I'd tell you all about our experience at the casting call. But first, a question...does anyone have a sense of how long (if lucky enough) until you hear back from producers about an interview? Just curious.

The event in Lewisville, TX (just north of Dallas) started at 8:30 AM. We got there at 7:30, and we were the 117th team in line. It seemed discouraging but once you started meeting other teams and talking, the time went by relatively quickly. There were three rooms for the videotaping. No questions, no interviews...just videotaping. First there was someone to ensure you had everything that you were supposed to bring. Then you waited in a holding area until your number was called. You get into yet another line, then finally are taken into a private room for the videotaping. Being team # 117, we finished and left at 11:45 AM, so all told we waited in line for just over 3 hours. And there were many teams behind us. I estimate the total number of teams at around 250-300.

It was fascinating, but not informational. We really didn't get any more information about the entire casting process than what we knew beforehand.

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #26 on:** August 04, 2009, 01:12:57 AM »

Quote from: wattage on August 03, 2009, 08:35:51 AM

I thought I'd tell you all about our experience at the casting call. But first, a question...does anyone have a sense of how long (if lucky enough) until you hear back from producers about an interview? Just curious.

The event in Lewisville, TX (just north of Dallas) started at 8:30 AM. We got there at 7:30, and we were the 117th team in line. It seemed discouraging but once you started meeting other teams and talking, the time went by relatively quickly. There were three rooms for the videotaping. No questions, no interviews...just videotaping. First there was someone to ensure you had everything that you were supposed to bring. Then you waited in a holding area until your number was called. You get into yet another line, then finally are taken into a private room for the videotaping. Being team # 117, we finished and left at 11:45 AM, so all told we waited in line for just over 3 hours. And there were many teams behind us. I estimate the total number of teams at around 250-300.

It was fascinating, but not informational. We really didn't get any more information about the entire casting process than what we knew beforehand.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate it and good luck!

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #27 on:** August 08, 2009, 09:27:30 PM »

http://wcbstv.com/contests/amazing.race.4.1115735.html

Not sure if this was posted!

Dånooky · « **Reply #28 on:** August 09, 2009, 04:31:30 PM »

Quote from: RealityFanWA on August 08, 2009, 09:27:30 PM

http://wcbstv.com/contests/amazing.race.4.1115735.html

Not sure if this was posted!

Woah, woah woah

Quote from: Same link

Important Casting Call Information:

* You must be 18 years of age

Did the race just lower the age limit?

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #29 on:** August 09, 2009, 05:38:51 PM »

Quote from: cdfe88 on August 09, 2009, 04:31:30 PM

Quote from: RealityFanWA on August 08, 2009, 09:27:30 PM
http://wcbstv.com/contests/amazing.race.4.1115735.html

Not sure if this was posted!

Woah, woah woah

Quote from: Same link
Important Casting Call Information:

* You must be 18 years of age

Did the race just lower the age limit?

I saw that too!!!!

georgiapeach · « **Reply #30 on:** August 09, 2009, 06:49:44 PM »

That is an error I believe, the official eligibility requirements still clearly say that BOTH team members need to be 21 or older.

I saw that, but the eligibility requirements haven't been edited to say 18....

Jobby · « **Reply #31 on:** August 13, 2009, 07:05:47 AM »

WILL THE AMAZING RACE ASIA LOWER THE AGE LIMIT TO 18 TOO IF IT'S TRUE?

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #32 on:** August 19, 2009, 01:04:24 AM »

Quote from: georgiapeach on August 09, 2009, 06:49:44 PM

That is an error I believe, the official eligibility requirements still clearly say that BOTH team members need to be 21 or older.

I saw that, but the eligibility requirements haven't been edited to say 18....

Okay..thanks for the update!!!

spontaneousss · « **Reply #33 on:** August 19, 2009, 11:19:58 AM »

SPEIDI for TAR 16! lol

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #34 on:** August 22, 2009, 04:19:09 PM »

Quote from: spontaneousss on August 19, 2009, 11:19:58 AM

SPEIDI for TAR 16! lol

amen haha

tricolwan · « **Reply #35 on:** August 22, 2009, 07:58:25 PM »

First Post in these forums. I mailed my application/dvd in for the Amazing race 15 and have heard nothing back. I am interested in going to the NY casting call on Monday the 24th. Am I eligible to go or would it be a waste of my time, considering I have already applied/sent in a video, since I am not applying with a new person on the team (i.e. it is the same exact team I applied with for the amazing race 15). Should I make the trip or not??

Thanks!

georgiapeach · « **Reply #36 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:52:26 PM »

to RFF tricolwan!!

I have never once heard of someone being turned away because they had previously applied. So I would go....BUT try to show them something new and fresh...don't just repeat what you did on your first DVD. Remember that they are looking for the RELATIONSHIP between you and your partner, so the two of you need to show whatever it is that makes you different from the thousands of other friends/couples/family members that are also applying. Let them see that spark, hear about your "hook", see how the two of you relate. That's what they seem to be after...NOT how many languages you know or what a great traveler you already are.

And be sure to take a thoughtfully already filled out TAR 16 application with you, I hear that they really do read those closely.

Good luck!!

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #37 on:** August 23, 2009, 07:09:15 PM »

Quote from: tricolwan on August 22, 2009, 07:58:25 PM

First Post in these forums. I mailed my application/dvd in for the Amazing race 15 and have heard nothing back. I am interested in going to the NY casting call on Monday the 24th. Am I eligible to go or would it be a waste of my time, considering I have already applied/sent in a video, since I am not applying with a new person on the team (i.e. it is the same exact team I applied with for the amazing race 15). Should I make the trip or not??

Thanks!

Good luck and I wish you well. I hope you make it!

tricolwan · « **Reply #38 on:** August 23, 2009, 10:48:39 PM »

Thanks for the responses. no responses to my question on the actual amazing race boards.

georgiapeach · « **Reply #39 on:** August 23, 2009, 10:55:18 PM »

You are very welcome!

Boingo · « **Reply #40 on:** August 26, 2009, 12:11:59 PM »

Quote from: wattage on August 03, 2009, 08:35:51 AM

I thought I'd tell you all about our experience at the casting call. But first, a question...does anyone have a sense of how long (if lucky enough) until you hear back from producers about an interview? Just curious.

The event in Lewisville, TX (just north of Dallas) started at 8:30 AM. We got there at 7:30, and we were the 117th team in line. It seemed discouraging but once you started meeting other teams and talking, the time went by relatively quickly. There were three rooms for the videotaping. No questions, no interviews...just videotaping. First there was someone to ensure you had everything that you were supposed to bring. Then you waited in a holding area until your number was called. You get into yet another line, then finally are taken into a private room for the videotaping. Being team # 117, we finished and left at 11:45 AM, so all told we waited in line for just over 3 hours. And there were many teams behind us. I estimate the total number of teams at around 250-300.

It was fascinating, but not informational. We really didn't get any more information about the entire casting process than what we knew beforehand.

good luck, wattage! Maybe you can spot yourself in this video someone made of the casting call at Bankston Honda, Lewisville, TX.

casting call video, Aug. 1

...maybe a sneak peak of future racers...

beau_30 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 28, 2009, 02:36:54 PM »

Any Georgia RFF people here is your chance

Casting Call: This Saturday! If you are in the Columbus, GA area we are holding a casting call this Saturday (Aug. 29th) from 4-6pm EST. Info is as follows: WRBL News 3 - The 1000 Block of Broadway Street in Uptown Columbus, Columbus, GA 31901 - Station Contact (706) 323-3333. See you there

Saw it on twitter and facebook.

Good luck. If they hit Baltimore, MD again I will definately try to make it for a try out.

georgiapeach · « **Reply #42 on:** August 28, 2009, 02:48:44 PM »

Heee...I should go and lurk.

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #43 on:** September 02, 2009, 09:06:12 PM »

Quote from: georgiapeach on August 28, 2009, 02:48:44 PM

Heee...I should go and lurk.

Did you go and lurk???

georgiapeach · « **Reply #44 on:** September 02, 2009, 09:54:44 PM »

No...duty called!

ZBC Company · « **Reply #45 on:** September 03, 2009, 08:04:39 PM »

Quote from: georgiapeach on August 09, 2009, 06:49:44 PM

That is an error I believe, the official eligibility requirements still clearly say that BOTH team members need to be 21 or older.

I saw that, but the eligibility requirements haven't been edited to say 18....

realy darn i have one more birthday me and my firend would be pefer will be team autism

tricolwan · « **Reply #46 on:** September 08, 2009, 03:03:35 PM »

I applied in the NYC open casting call on the 24th. I know it is a long shot but any idea when they would start calling people from the open casting calls??

jaspy7 · « **Reply #47 on:** September 18, 2009, 01:59:15 PM »

Hi,

Quick question for all of you. A few weeks ago I applied to the Amazing Race 16. I opened the eligibility requirements PDF and it said "Currently there is no deadline for applications...." So my girlfriend and I sent our tape/application in.

Today I was just cruising around the net and saw on a few message boards that July 10th was the application deadline. What do you all think? Did they open back up the application process? The Eligibility Requirements PDF still says "No deadline.." Or is this just a mistake. I know as of last week they still had open auditions so maybe they are still accepting mail ins

Thanks!

georgiapeach · « **Reply #48 on:** September 18, 2009, 02:20:02 PM »

My GUESS would be that you are fine. They have recently gone to a no deadline thing on the PDF's which is new last season and this. I think that perhaps they are having "open" casting...if they love you, they will make it work. I know that in season 14, they had a couple of separate groups of semi-finalists apparently, so who really knows?

Good luck!!

RealityFanWA · « **Reply #49 on:** September 20, 2009, 08:52:50 PM »

Good luck.

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Author Topic: Amazing Race applications and casting calls: TAR 19 up on p 4!!! (Read 165911 times)