May 30, 2008 3:10 pm US/Pacific
JINGLES Open Call Information
JINGLES Open Call Information
Can you sing, write music and sell stuff? Then we have the reality show for you! Come try out for Mark Burnett's next big hit, "Jingles"!
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
(Callbacks, if selected, on June 8, 2008)
Time: 9am-5pm
ARRIVE EARLY - only the first 100 teams will be guaranteed to audition!
Location: CBS – Radford Lot
4200 Radford Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-655-2705
Attire: Casual
Open Call Audition Process: Your entire team (1, 2 or 3 members) must each complete the *Application Packet and all attend an Open Call (from the list below) where you will submit the completed Application Packet and should be prepared to perform 2 original jingles (30 to 60 seconds each) based on the Jingle Guidelines below. Your performances should be MEMORABLE, SPECTACULAR and UNIQUE. Think of it as performing a live commercial so do whatever you need to do to SELL YOUR PRODUCT and let your team's CREATIVY and SHOWMANSHIP shine. Jingles must be family-friendly and cannot mention or feature any trademarked name or copyrighted material and no team member should wear any clothing with visible trademarks or logos. And all members of your team must appear and participate in the performance.
* Applications may be downloaded
HERE and filled out in advance of the Open Call. Applications will also be available at the Open Call to fill out.
JINGLE GUIDELINES: Prepare at least one jingle from this category of fictional products:
- Grease Away Dish Soap -Blitz 5 Razor
- Mr. Morgan's Root Beer -Cinnamon X Cereal
- Sherry's Cherry Gum -Swift Cola
- Friendship Air (airline) -Fruit It Up! (candy)
- AND -
PREPARE AT LEAST ONE PERSONAL JINGLE FROM THIS CATEGORY: - Your Jingles Team
- A Pet
- Your Hometown
- A Family Member
- Your Current Job or Past Job (do not mention your employer by name)
Age and Citizenship Requirements: • All applicants must be 18 years of age or the age of majority in the state in which you reside.
• All applicants must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States at the time of application.
Participants may experience a long waiting period before their Open Call audition. You must be willing to travel to Los Angeles, California for up to 8 days in June/July 2008 (or as otherwise scheduled by the Producer) for the final selection process. Pre-approved economy travel (roundtrip between Los Angeles, California and your principal place of residence) and food & lodging to be provided and paid for by the Producer.
If you are selected as a participant in the Program, you must be willing to travel to and reside at one or more undisclosed locations in the United States for up to six (6) weeks in Summer/Fall 2008 (or as otherwise scheduled by the Producer). Economy travel to be paid for by the Producer.
If you cannot attend an Open Call then you can apply by submitting a completed Application Packet and tape per the Tape Guidelines on the application available for download above. You may mail your completed and signed Application Packet and Video with proper postage affixed or pre-paid shipping to:
Jingles, 149 S. Barrington Ave. #2,000, Los Angeles, CA 90049.
For further questions, please call 818-655-2705.
