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1/9: Casting calls for gospel singers, parents with unruly teens this Saturday
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I got two casting call requests this week, both for Saturday. One is for BET’s “Sunday Best,” a gospel singing contest that is going to be produced this year in Atlanta. (As we now know, BET loves Atlanta!) The other is a “Supernanny” spinoff in which producers are seeking Atlanta families with unruly teenagers and families willing to take them temporarily.
Here’s first the first on the “Supernanny” style show:
The producers of Supernanny (ABC), It’s Me Or The Dog (Animal Planet), and The Real Housewives of NYC (BRAVO) are searching for Atlanta area rebellious teenagers and families who want to host a teen for a brand new cable series.
Producers are hosting an open casting call for the show on Saturday, January 10th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM inside Underground Atlanta (50 Upper Alabama St., Atlanta, GA 30303) in front of the information booth which is located directly across from the food court.
Teens - are you rebellious? Are you tired of your parent’s rules and restrictions? Ever thought about what it would be like living with really strict parents? If you would like a short vacation from your parents and are up for the challenge; the casting team wants to hear from you! This is an opportunity for teens to go live with another family and trade in their parents for a new set for almost an entire week. Interested teens may apply from anywhere via www.americasstrictestparents.com. They can also call 888-41-TEENS (1-888-418-3367) or email teens@ricochettelevision.com for more information.
On the other side, the casting team is also searching the United States to find the best parents in the country from every type of background and culture to take part in a social experiment exploring the world of the 21st century teenager matched against contemporary, tried-and-true parenting styles. Producers are seeking parents with unique interests; parents with strong family values; conservatives; farmers; parents with devout religious beliefs; academics; eco-friendly parents; and parents who have ordinary or extraordinary circumstances.
And here’s what I got from BET about “Sunday Best.”
*BET’s national talent search for America’s next top gospel singer, SUNDAY BEST returns for a second season and this time we’re doing the entire production out of Atlanta. Our returning host gospel great Kirk Franklin and judges multi-award winning siblings Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary and Grammy Award-winning BeBe Winans will all be in Atlanta for the first round of auditions being held at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday, January 10th from 9 to 5 p.m.
Online info is otherwise sketchy. Call the “Sunday Best” hotline at: 1-866-405-BEST (2378).
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