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Call - America's Got Talent 9/26/06
NBC HIT ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ ANNOUNCES UPCOMING AUDITIONS
AND SURPRISING TWISTS FOR SEASON TWO
Open Casting Calls to Take Place in Branson, Las Vegas, San
Francisco, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, and Chicago
Season Two Features More Audition Episodes; Introduces New “Boot
Camp” Phase of Popular Talent Competition Series
BURBANK – September 25, 2006 – NBC hit "America's Got
Talent" is gearing up for an exciting second season, as creator
and executive producer Simon Cowell ("American Idol")
announced today the multiple-city casting search for the most
talented act in America, and provided a first look at some
surprising twists for the second installment of the series, which
will return at midseason.
The audition dates and locations follow:
·Branson, Missouri Chateau on the Lake - September 25th &
26th Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa and Convention Center 415 N.
State Highway 265 Branson, MO 65616
·Las Vegas Convention Center - October 3rd 3150 Paradise Rd. Las
Vegas, 89109
·San Francisco Bill Graham Civic Center - October 7th 99 Grove
Street San Francisco, CA 94102
·New York Javits Center - October 11th 655 West 34th Street New
York, NY 10001
·Atlanta America's Mart - October 16th Building #1 240 Peachtree
Street Atlanta, GA 30303
·Boston Convention Center - October 20th 415 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
·Los Angeles Convention Center - October 24th 1201 S. Figueroa
Street Los Angeles, CA 90015
·Chicago Navy Pier - October 29th 600 East Grand Ave. Chicago,
Il 60611
Season two of "America's Got Talent" will include
expanded audition episodes with more personal stories on the
contestants vying for the coveted prize. Additionally, a new
"boot camp" phase of the competition will also be
implemented. Contestants who make it past the televised audition
phase of the series will be sent to the boot camp where some of the
most prominent experts in their respective fields of entertainment
will help the contestants hone and perfect their skills. Also new
for season two, during the semi-final phase of the competition the
top 10 acts will battle it out and face eliminations each week,
culminating in an exciting finale episode where the winner will be
revealed.
Hosted by television legend Regis Philbin, "America's Got
Talent" showcases the hottest performers from across the
country, all vying for a $1 million grand prize, with the winner
being chosen by the television viewing audience. Each week, the show
features a colorful array of hopeful future stars -- singers,
dancers, comedic performers and unique acts of all ages who have a
chance to strut and perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges
including actor, singer and executive producer David Hasselhoff
("Baywatch"), Grammy award-winning singer and actress
Brandy ("Moesha") and U.K. television/media personality
Piers Morgan.
Philadelphia native Bianca Ryan was crowned the winner of season
one in an exciting finale on August 17. She recently signed a
recording deal with Columbia Records/SYCO, and her first CD is due
out on November 14th.
Prospects under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
or legal guardian and must have parental permission. In addition,
all possible contestants must have: a photo identification; be a
legal United States citizen, legal permanent resident or possess a
current employment visa; and arrive at the audition in costume.
Potential contestants who are unable to make the open calls can
apply online at www.nbc.com. Click on the "For Fans" tab,
and then on "casting."
"America's Got Talent" is produced by Cowell's SYCO TV
production company and FremantleMedia. Simon Cowell, Ken
Warwick,Cecile Frot-Coutaz ("American Idol"), Jason Raff,
Andrew Lanaris and James Sunderland are the executive producers.
Source:
NBC Press Release
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