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Casting Director Interview with Jason Cornwell, Damon Collazo, Tony Miros, Lexi Meece and Jodi Thomas - Reality TV Casting Tips Video

Posted on 02/25/2009

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Damon Collazo, Lexi Meece, Jason Cornwell, Jodi Thomas and Toni Miros from Cornwell Casting

We recently had the opportunity to drop in at Cornwell Casting and ask the casting directors a few questions about the do’s and don’ts when it comes to applying to reality TV shows. They gave us some great tips, so be sure to watch the videos below.

Here are some pointers the casting directors gave about applying to reality TV shows:

Jason Cornwell, who was on The Real World Boston and has been in casting ever since said “Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not. We want to see who you are. Don’t be late and do look your best”.

Damon Collazo, who has worked on Beauty and The Geek, National Bingo Night, Vh1’s Tough Love and many other shows said “It’s an interview, so look presentable and show up on time. We are looking for real people. If your on the fence about applying, just do it, you never know what could happen and it could change your life”.

Tony Miros, who has worked on 3 The Real Worlds (Denver, Sydney and Hollywood), Money Runners, First Love Second Chance for TV Land and many more said “Just be yourself when you are talking to us. Just express yourself the way you want to be presented. Just trust in yourself.”

Lexi Meece, who has worked on many Cartoon Network pilots said “Just be yourself and if you want to be on a reality TV just let yourself go.”

Jodi Thomas, who has worked on shows like The Biggest Loser, Deal or No Deal, Opportunity Knocks, Beauty and The Geek, Show Me The Money, Music Star, Dance Machine and plenty of MTV shows said “I can tell who is going to be on a show in two seconds. It’s something behind them, it’s a story they have. The number one factor is that they are rootable. If I look at them and go, I am going to watch them 24/7 then they will get it. Always have eye contact and rephrase questions to us and give us a lot of stories. Tangents are amazing.”

To see what Cornwell Casting is currently working on check out www.CornwellCasting.com

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Dynisha said:

Thanks for the information

Posted 10/29/2009 12:15 pm

Shavonnah said:

Very valuable information....Thanks a bunch!! Smooches!!

Posted 10/21/2009 12:13 pm

Jeill said:

Thanks for the advice.

Posted 09/11/2009 09:17 pm

Emani said:

Yeah thanks for the good advice! I especially liked what jodi had to say. I have not been on any castings yet but i feel like realty wanted has some good opportunites in store for me to take advantage of. Thanks

Posted 08/24/2009 01:16 am

Angela said:

Thanks for the info!

Posted 07/28/2009 07:25 pm

Paula said:

Thanks all for the info!

Posted 07/22/2009 08:00 pm

Sam said:

cool cool!! I will keep everything on mind. I guess I am the best person to be myself!! Thanks a lot!!!

Posted 06/08/2009 12:43 pm

Steven said:

That was valuable information! Thanks. I almost want to come work as a casting director now, lol.

Posted 05/21/2009 12:13 am

Michael said:

I was thinking of bringing my pet monkey if I ever got called out, but hes been in trouble with the law and so I thought he would probably give me a bad impression. Pheww, thank God I came across these tips, 'Bunkie' would of went bananas if he knew that there was a chance to be on tv. The casting directors might of actually took the monkey over me now that I think of it. Hmmm, good thing I wont be bringing him along!!

Posted 05/17/2009 07:30 pm

Christian said:

very good info... esp. from Jodi @ the end... extemely helpful

Posted 04/22/2009 09:41 pm

Tierra said:

it helps alot....thanks!

Posted 04/21/2009 07:29 am

Mikyh said:

thank you for the insight

Posted 04/07/2009 12:26 pm

D'anthony said:

good info i am the best at being my self so i am going to go for it!! thanks guys god bless.,;)

Posted 03/31/2009 08:50 pm

Christina said:

awesome

Posted 03/31/2009 06:20 am

kenya said:

HAHAHAHAHA

Posted 03/27/2009 11:31 am

Estella said:

Thanks. Great 'To-Know'...very valuable

Posted 03/27/2009 07:59 am

Jack said:

Very good tips I will apply them to my casting call for big brother here in NYC area in april

Posted 03/25/2009 07:01 am

Shaneequa said:

Jodie's part (especially b/c she casts for the show I applied to--I didn't meet her though) helped a lot at the casting call. I realized that I really had to be open to the experience and to give my all at the open call and that the rest of it was out of my hands. And guess what! It worked!

Posted 03/16/2009 07:43 pm