Check the websites for different TV show casting calls. Many TV shows go from city to city looking for new talent, especially for talent-based TV shows. "American Idol" auditions are held throughout the country and are announced on their website on a special page for auditions. "The Apprentice" and "Simple Life" have similar processes. Just go to the website for the TV show you are interested in and you will find casting call information.
Check the websites for the major TV Networks for casting calls. ABC lists casting calls for "The Scholar," "Supernanny," "The Bachelorette," "Extreme Makeover" and other shows. CBS does casting calls for "Survivor," "Amazing Race," "Big Brother" and more. Fox.com has a link for casting calls near the bottom of the main page. NBC casts for "Fear Factor," "The Apprentice" and many other shows. See the Resources section of this article for the links.
Check the Reality TV World website for the latest casting call auditions for reality TV shows (see Resources below).
Pay attention to popular media to find out about local casting calls. It pays to listen to top of the charts type radio stations. as the most popular radio stations will announce casting calls in your local area. Casting agencies will advertise casting calls on the Internet and in the newspaper. Check the “Life” and “Entertainment” sections regularly. You may find out about jobs for movie extras, modeling and similar type jobs.
Join a drama group to find out about local casting calls. TV shows will get in touch with school drama departments and local acting troops when they have a casting call in your area. If you are connected with the right people, you will find out about the casting calls. The by product of being involved in these groups is that you will get acting experience.