Back Stage runs hundreds of casting notices every year for reality television shows, games shows, reality competitions, talk shows, documentaries, commercials, and multimedia projects and events seeking real people, hosts, contestants, and performers. And now with the help of it’s partner RealityWanted.com, they’re gonna bring you even more reality casting opportunities than ever before. See below for some of this week’s top reality casting calls and auditions:

1. Dr. Phil: OVERWEIGHT TODDLERS
OVERWEIGHT TODDLERS Dr. Phil is casting a parenting show involving weight issues. Producers are seeking overweight toddlers and parents who are also overweight. Project description: “Would you consider yourself to be a perfectionist parent … More

2. FreemantleMedia: ‘LET’S MAKE A DEAL,’ GAMESHOW
‘LET’S MAKE A DEAL,’ GAMESHOW FreemantleMedia is casting Let’s Make A Deal, a TV game show hosted by Wayne Brady. Project description: “Let’s Make A Deal is a new take on the iconic game show where audience members dress in o… More

3. FreemantleMedia: RealityWanted Template
‘LET’S MAKE A DEAL,’ GAMESHOW FreemantleMedia is casting Let’s Make A Deal, a TV game show hosted by Wayne Brady. Project description: “Let’s Make A Deal is a new take on the iconic game show where audience members dress in o… More

4. MTV: BURLESQUE DANCE COMPETITION
BURLESQUE DANCE COMPETITION MTV is holding open auditions for a national dance competition, intended as promotion for the upcoming movie Burlesque. Project description: “Show us if you have what it takes to be the best dancer in the … More

5. Picture Shack Entertainment: MATCH.COM, NATIONAL COMMERCIAL
MATCH.COM, NATIONAL COMMERCIAL Picture Shack Entertainment (Animal Planet, PBS) is casting actual first-dates, to be filmed documentary style and used as an upcoming Match.com national TV commercial. The project will utilize relationship ex… More

6. Leftfield Pictures: ‘IN LAWS’
‘IN LAWS’ Leftfield Pictures (Pawn Stars) is casting a new cable TV reality series, about mending family relationships. The series will examine the despair and problems that in-laws can create within a family. Over the course of each… More

7. GRB Entertainment: ‘FAMILY 911′
‘FAMILY 911′ GRB Entertainment (Intervention) is casting a new TV reality series, about families in need of free therapy. The series will help repair relationships and give families the tools to rebuild their lives. Casting across th… More

8. 20 West Productions: OBSESSED WITH CATS, REALITY SERIES
OBSESSED WITH CATS, REALITY SERIES 20 West Productions is casting a new reality TV series, based on individuals who are obsessed with their cats. The project will provide psychological insight on how cat obsession affects lives, exploring t… More

9. Top Spin Creative: NEWLY WED COUPLE, JAPANESE TV SHOW
NEWLY WED COUPLE, JAPANESE TV SHOW Top Spin Creative is casting newly wed couples, for a cooking project to be broadcast on Japanese television. The project will document a newly married wife cooking breakfast at home. Shooting Nov. 4-6 in … More

10. Pink Sneakers: ‘MY BIG REDNECK WEDDING’
‘MY BIG REDNECK WEDDING’ Pink Sneakers is casting Season 4 of My Big Redneck Wedding, a reality TV series on CMT. The project documents the planning and preparation involved in weddings of people who proudly identify themselves as “r… More

11. MSNBC: TODAY SHOW’S SHOW CHOIR SHOWDOWN, NYC
TODAY SHOW’S SHOW CHOIR SHOWDOWN, NYC MSNBC is casting for Show Choir Showdown, on NBC’s Today show. Kathie Lee Gifford & Hoda Kotb, hosts. Grand Prize for winning choir is a two-day/one-night trip for 20 performers to NYC. … More

12. Monkeyhouse Media: ‘LAS VEGAS NIGHTS,’ NV
‘LAS VEGAS NIGHTS,’ NV Monkeyhouse Media, an established reality TV production company, is casting the reenactment segments for Las Vegas Nights (working title), a new Las Vegas-based late night docu-reality series for a major cable … More

13. Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc.: NATIONAL TV FITNESS INFOMERCIAL
NATIONAL TV FITNESS INFOMERCIAL Kamen Entertainment Group, Inc. is seeking women to be featured in testimonials for a national TV fitness infomercial for a fitness 30-day weight loss program. Producer states: “You will receive 30 days of fr… More

14. America’s Got Talent: ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’
‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ NBC is casting America’s Got Talent, a network TV competition variety show. “What can you do in 90 seconds? Any talent and any age goes. We want to see anything and everything. Don’t miss your chance to show am… More

15. United Studio Artists Inc.: BOY BAND & REALITY SHOW
BOY BAND & REALITY SHOW USA Records, a division of United Studio Artists Inc. is casting an all boy band and reality TV show. Sara Ashley, talent coord. Performances are ongoing. Seeking—Five Talented Males: 13-19, any ethnicity…. More

16. HGTV: ‘SECRETS FROM A STYLIST’
‘SECRETS FROM A STYLIST’ HGTV is casting Secrets From a Stylist. Casting states: “Got a room with great bones but just not sure what to do with it? Can’t quite find a style that’s all your own? Are you ready to be out with the old an… More

17. 3 Ball Productions: RELATIONSHIP GAME SHOW
RELATIONSHIP GAME SHOW 3 Ball Productions (The Biggest Loser, Beauty and the Geek) is casting a new TV gameshow, involving the use of scientific matching to pair contestants. Project description: “Who are you more compatible with? Wh… More

18. The History Channel: TV SHOW HOST, THE HISTORY CHANNEL
TV SHOW HOST, THE HISTORY CHANNEL The History Channel is casting a new adventure competition series, which explores the unique history of America’s greatest cities. Casting across the U.S. Seeking—Host: males, mid 30′s-mid 40′s, b… More

19. Big Fish Casting: EXTREME KIDS PARTY
EXTREME KIDS PARTY Big Fish Casting is casting a cable TV series, on families that throw excessively large parties for their young children. Project description, “If you’re planning an amazing party between Oct. 20–Dec. 1 and you are spendi… More

20. JS Casting: BACHELORS FOR DATING SHOW
BACHELORS FOR DATING SHOW JS Casting is casting bachelors, for a cable TV dating show. Project description, “Bachelors selected enjoy fun, all-expense paid dates.” Casting across the U.S. Seeking—Bachelors: males, 30-45, must be l… More

21. JER JOH Entertainment: ‘ATLANTA PRESENTS BECOMING PEACHY FIT,’ GA
‘ATLANTA PRESENTS BECOMING PEACHY FIT,’ GA JER JOH Entertainment is casting Atlanta Presents Becoming Peachy Fit, a weight loss reality show for network television. Sharon Bloom, production coord. Shooting early 2011 in Atlanta, GA. … More

22. MTV: PRESIDENT OBAMA TOWN HALL, DC
PRESIDENT OBAMA TOWN HALL, DC MTV, BET, and CMT (prods.) are seeking diverse audience members for A Conversation with President Obama, a town hall meeting with President Obama. Shooting Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. in Washington, DC. Seeking… More

23. VH1/EYEBOOGIE PRODUCTIONS: ‘DANCE CAM SLAM’
‘DANCE CAM SLAM’ VH1/EyeBoogie Productions is casting Dance Cam Slam. Casting states: “Would you like the chance to win $5,000? Are you the best entertainer you know? Are you the life of the party? Do you have a webcam and a high-spe… More

24. Casting Duo: ‘HISTORY QUEST’
‘HISTORY QUEST’ Casting Duo is casting History Quest, a new adventure competition series for the History Channel which explores the unique history of America’s greatest cities. Brandon McCormick, casting dir. Shoot starts Spring 2011… More

25. Reveille Productions: ‘LIVE TO DANCE’
‘LIVE TO DANCE’ Reveille Productions is casting the Live To Dance, a new dance competition reality TV series on CBS. Casting across the U.S. with auditions in NYC and L.A. Seeking—Dancers: males and females, all ages, talen… More

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Are you an actor in New York? Looking for an acting coach or acting school?

Backstage.com has formed a comprehensive list of New York–area stage and film acting schools, teachers, and coaches organized by category and alphabetically.

Each of the entries contains the following information, if applicable: name of teacher or school, address, phone and fax numbers, email address and/or website, average number of students per class, whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced students are taught, whether auditing is permitted, whether classes are ongoing or by sessions, any special emphasis used in classes or coaching, whether a work/study program is offered.

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Originally a parody and now a resource organization, Actors’ Inequity was formed to provide non-paid and non-union performers* a way to say, “I’m inequity.” Beyond the ever-swelling pride A.I. members feel in their guts, the organization provides an always growing list of resources to help actors hone their craft and, possibly, eventually, one day, carry a more equitable (and vastly more expensive) organization’s card around in their wallets. Visit their website for more info at: actorsinequity.org

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The Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), commonly referred to as Actors’ Equity or simply Equity, is an American labor union embracing the world of live theatrical performance, as opposed to film and television performance. However, performers appearing on live stage productions without a book or through-storyline (vaudeville, cabarets, circuses) may be represented by AGVA. As of 2007, Equity represents over 45,000 theatre artists and stage managers. Visit their website for more info at: actorsequity.org

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