Casting for “American Gladiators” Starts September 8 September 6, 2007 9:04 pm
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Want to be one of the next American Gladiators? Well here’s your chance. NBC has announced the dates for casting calls for their upcoming American Gladiators series.
Here are the dates, times and locations of the casting calls:
LOS ANGELES, CA – Saturday, September 8
9:00am – 5:00pm
Gold’s Gym
360 Hampton Drive
Venice, CA 90291BROOKLYN, NY – Saturday, September 15
10:00am – 3:00pm
PAERDEGAT ATHLETIC CLUB
Sports Field
1510 Paerdegat Ave. N
Brooklyn, NY 11236CHICAGO, IL – Sunday, September 16
9:00am – 5:00pm
Windy City Fieldhouse
2367 W. Logan Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60647MIAMI, FL – Saturday, September 22
10:00am – 3:00pm
The Ice Palace Film Studios
STAGE 1
1400 North Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33136DALLAS, TX – Saturday, September 22
10:00am – 6:00pm
ARLINGTON COURTS
2500 E. Mayfield Rd.
Arlington, TX 76014
Those unable to attend the casting calls can log on to www.nbc.com/Casting/#gladiators and apply as a contestant.
The complete press release follows below:
NBC SEARCHES FOR CONTENDERS AND GLADIATORS FOR THE RETURN OF THE POPULAR SERIES ‘AMERICAN GLADIATORS’CASTING CALLS TO TAKE PLACE IN LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, MIAMI AND DALLAS STARTING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
BURBANK, Calif. – September 6, 2007 – NBC is bringing back the classic competition series “American Gladiators” and will be auditioning both contenders and gladiators for the upcoming season beginning Saturday, Sept. 8 in Los Angeles before moving onto four additional cities around the U.S including New York, Chicago, Miami and Dallas.
The show’s contenders are “weekend warriors” who have excelled and take pride in their level of fitness and want to test their physical ability in the Gladiator Arena. The “gladiators” are a charismatic and eclectic group of warriors who are ready to take down our everyday challengers with hard knocks and explosive attitudes.
As in the traditional “American Gladiators” franchise, the everyday athletes compete against the professionals in physically challenging contests. Classic events such as the joust, The Wall, Hang Tough and the Eliminator will be played in front of an arena filled with thousands of rabid spectators.
Open castings will be held at the following locations:
LOS ANGELES, CA – Saturday, September 8
9:00am – 5:00pm
Gold’s Gym
360 Hampton Drive
Venice, CA 90291BROOKLYN, NY – Saturday, September 15
10:00am – 3:00pm
PAERDEGAT ATHLETIC CLUB
Sports Field
1510 Paerdegat Ave. N
Brooklyn, NY 11236CHICAGO, IL – Sunday, September 16
9:00am – 5:00pm
Windy City Fieldhouse
2367 W. Logan Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60647MIAMI, FL – Saturday, September 22
10:00am – 3:00pm
The Ice Palace Film Studios
STAGE 1
1400 North Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33136DALLAS, TX – Saturday, September 22
10:00am – 6:00pm
ARLINGTON COURTS
2500 E. Mayfield Rd.
Arlington, TX 76014All contestants must come dressed in workout attire and appropriate footwear to be considered. They will be tested on physical ability in areas such as strength, speed, balance and agility. We recommend bringing a workout towel and water with you to the audition. All contestants must be at least 18 years of age and a legal US resident.
Viewers unable to attend the casting call but still want to be considered can log onto http://www.nbc.com/casting, and click “American Gladiators” to apply.
The new series will be produced by MGM Television (the original producers of the show) and Reveille (NBC’s “The Office” and “The Biggest Loser,” “Nashville Star,” “Ugly Betty”). Reveille’s Mark Koops, Howard Owens and David Hurwitz (“Fear Factor”) are the executive producers.
Source: NBC
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I’m interested in being a contestant on your show. I think I would do very well because of my background- boxing – kickboxing – high school running back & wrestling team. Also local toughman winner.
I’m 29 & 6’1″ and approx. 260. And I’m up for any physical challenge. Please let me know when you will be searching for candidates in the chicagoland area for next season.
I am very interested on being a contender on your show. I would do well-(i think) because even though I am young and small I play baseball for monroeville PA, and also played hockey. I am 13 and 5′ 1″ and 98 Lbs. I have always been the best in gym i have even gotten awards for it. Please let me know if I am able to be a contender. I will most likely be in NY for the tryout.