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By Latoya West, About.com Guide to Reality TV since 2005

Got Talent? Audition for Simon Cowell's New Show America's Got Talent

Monday March 27, 2006
American Idol judge Simon Cowell and the producers of American Idol are looking for talented people to compete on the upcoming competition series America's Got Talent. They are describing the show, which will air next summer on NBC, as "the largest and most comprehensive talent search the country has ever seen." Unlike American Idol, America's Got Talent will welcome dancers, comedians, and novelty acts -- not just singers.

"This is the show I've always wanted to make," Simon said in a press release.

If you've "got talent," you may audition for the show at the following casting calls:

* Los Angeles -- April 6, 7 and 8 -- Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, 711 South Hope Street (south side of Wilshire), Los Angeles, 90017. APRIL 6 -- official kickoff with Simon Cowell

* Chicago -- April 12 and 13 -- The W Hotel (Chicago City Center), 172 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60603

* New York City -- April 17 -- The Westin Hotel Times Square, 270 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036

* East Elmhurst, New York -- April 19 -- The Crowne Plaza Hotel (LaGuardia Airport area), 104-04 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, NY 11369

* Atlanta -- April 22 and 23 -- America's Mart, Building #2 (Atlanta Gift Mart), 230 Spring St., Atlanta, GA 30303

If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult and must have parental permission. If you can't make it to the open casting calls, go to www.nbc.com and click on "casting."

RELATED LINK: New Shows For Simon Cowell

Comments

June 7, 2006 at 6:06 pm
(1) christian foster says:

is there any time left to try out i really want alot badly!

June 21, 2006 at 10:42 pm
(2) Yvonne Ray says:

I really would like to have a chance to audition. How to I make sure that I make the next Atlanta audition? I did not know about the auditions until I went online on 6-21-06.

July 6, 2006 at 10:55 am
(3) Jessica says:

I Cant make to atlanta! I live in NC and I want to get on the show, since they let kids in to!Is there anyway I can go to Raleigh for this???

July 17, 2006 at 10:48 pm
(4) jillianne says:

Why are there no auditions in miami? are the judges coming here because i have no time to make it to no other state at this time. I write poetry im a poet and i feel that i should get a chance to be on tv expressing my feelings to USA i just want to know if they are coming to miami, fl for auditions?

July 23, 2006 at 11:40 pm
(5) sandi mc carthy says:

Hi…when can someone audition for your show in the New York City area….I worked for Arthur Godfrey for years& have come across the most amazing pianist/keyboard artist/would like him to have a chance to audition with you …kindly advise…he lives in Pa….graduate of 3 major conservatories in classical & voted #1 in charts in Japan few years ago in cross-over/neo-classic rock…he deserves a shot, please send info. thanks Sandi Linden(Mc Carthy)

August 1, 2006 at 8:55 pm
(6) casey says:

HI..ummm when is you’r next auditoin in the NY area? Because i have been singing almost all my life and i have been singing in all of my school shows since kindergarten and i would like to show my singing and danceing talent to america insted of my school please send me an e-mail back.

August 11, 2006 at 6:17 pm
(7) Troy says:

I personally thing that while Piers the judge that is trying terribly to act like Simon on American Idol has got me and many people I know to quite watching the show. Yes its one thing to be honest but when you start making little kids cry that’s one thing but when you start telling excellent acts like ” Quick Change” that they need to do something else he is just showing his stupidity and ignorance. They are a great act and unlike a singer or a juggler they cant just change there song or item they are throwing in the air. to me he is trying so hard to be rude and (simon like) that he has actualluy lost reality on how to be a judge Personally I and several people I know have lost interest and will not even watch the end of the show and if you think you have done good by sturring up attention and getting complaints think again. its not like Howard Stone where i will tune in next week to see what he will say. If I wanted to watch people being ignorant to young kids and worthy adults i would have to have my head checked. One more thing then the way he kept following up his evaluations with i like the way you “listened to our comments” I think he realized he was wrong and was too ” trying to be Simon like ” to admit he was wrong

Thank You

Troy Ferron (727) 543-2333 Florida

August 12, 2006 at 6:57 pm
(8) Risa says:

I was just curious as to why you do not come to the Omaha NE area or somewhere near by, If possible could you come to Omaha or near by area?
Thanks

August 17, 2006 at 4:48 pm
(9) Adriann says:

HOLD AUDTIONS IN FLORIDA!!!!!!!! ANY WHERE….JUST IN FLORIDA SOME WHERE!

September 30, 2006 at 9:44 pm
(10) carolyn says:

Is this Cowell’s way of getting out of
lawsuits filed because of age discrimation?

January 4, 2007 at 2:14 pm
(11) Angela says:

uuuuummmmmmm do u allow Duets because my friend and me wrote a song and we want to b on the show! but the song doesnt have music….. just lyrics. we really want a chance to show wat we’ve got even if it may not b enough!

February 24, 2007 at 11:06 pm
(12) nikki says:

when it says the casting calls on this site is in april…is it in 2006 or 2007?…hopefully 2007….cause i would like to try out

March 27, 2007 at 7:11 pm
(13) Natasha Etchison says:

No one never comes to monroe Ga about 60 min from atlanta and there are many great talents here who are hungry but can’t get a break so please consider the small cities to when you have things going on like this. Thank you

April 9, 2007 at 3:35 pm
(14) shawn says:

Is it too late to audition?
can you please send me a reply at your earliest convienece. Thank You

May 26, 2007 at 9:15 pm
(15) Kenzie says:

i really want to audition! but i cant b/c of the times and its to late! is there any way i can audition now and stil get in or do i have to wait till next time? and if i have to wait till next time can you tell me where and when the auditions are!? Thank you!

July 4, 2007 at 2:47 pm
(16) allyx says:

hi see im a wonderful singer and i want to be on the show but where u do the show is know where clos to where i live and i dont have the money to go there so please help

August 6, 2007 at 11:29 pm
(17) kelsey says:

im a relly good singer i’ll try to make my dad as no support

January 5, 2008 at 11:12 pm
(18) Danielle says:

where these auditions for 2007 or 2008 please help I’d love to come on the show!I understand the difficulties in becoming a singer or just famous and I am ready to hit that open road! I am just a girl with big dreams, and I am willing to make major changes and work extremely hard to try and make them happen. BUT this is my PASSION I live to act and sing!!!!I LOVE IT!!!

January 9, 2008 at 5:45 pm
(19) Tamar says:

I have all the talent you need.
I live in Atlanta ,and I’m going
to win it all!Any body wana bet!

January 15, 2008 at 3:59 pm
(20) Latoya West says:

Here are the first three casting calls for 2008.

January 17, 2008 at 10:15 pm
(21) Joanna Navada says:

i really really really want to be in this show and will any one please tell me the closest date for me to audition today is 1/18/08.also does america’s got talent ever come to Oregon.

January 19, 2008 at 4:58 pm
(22) sam says:

this is cool and i wanna sign up really bad i think i have what it takes im a siger from cultus lake and i think i have a killer voice but ill leave that up to you to decide :) sam

January 28, 2008 at 5:00 pm
(23) cedes says:

whens the next auditions for boston find out then email me thank u

February 16, 2008 at 5:07 pm
(24) leighton napier says:

hi my names leighton napier and i am 11 years old i am very interested in the music indastry and would like to be famous one day!and me and my family are planning to go to take me to the auditions also i have sang since i started talking and my mom can tell you that also i am coming in 2008-2009 and i want to inspier you with my singing i sing countrey and other music also and i hope you are interested in young talent if you would like to see a picture of me you can go to myspace.com and search 4 leightonnapier@hotmail.com!!!

February 19, 2008 at 4:07 pm
(25) Shaun says:

Hey, does this show look for talented pianist?

February 22, 2008 at 1:59 pm
(26) ericka says:

if you can’t make it to this show, check this out, a HUGE talent competition in ATL, just go online to iwannabastar DOT com and get all details

February 27, 2008 at 11:06 am
(27) walter clamser says:

Yes my question is,
I would like to would Simon produce a talent show that is seven nites a week on an seven nites off .for more info PLEASE call 352 625 3392 I have a message machine.
THANK YOU
Walter Clamser

February 27, 2008 at 9:22 pm
(28) brookelynn says:

r these 4 08

March 3, 2008 at 2:47 pm
(29) jasmine cheessman says:

I would like to have a chance to show my skills in rapping showing every one thatthere are still talented female rappers who have what it takes.

March 15, 2008 at 12:13 pm
(30) Jack says:

The Stardust Talent Show, is the Sadness Show.

March 20, 2008 at 10:24 pm
(31) D'Limaz says:

D’Limaz Most Talented..
Producer “08″
www.myspace.com/d0limaz

www.myspace.com/d0limaz

www.myspace.com/d0limaz

Holla

March 24, 2008 at 12:09 pm
(32) Elizabeth says:

I want to try out too. I first have to convince my parents. Remeber Vote Elizabeth!

March 24, 2008 at 9:05 pm
(33) Amanda A. says:

Omg! I am 12 years old and I have a beautiful voice. I’d really like to be on this show but they dont have Auditions in Florida! Ugh! They need Auditions in Miami or Tampa. Doesnt matter which one. I missed the Auditions for Disney Channel in Miami but I had to do something that day! If anybody knows how I can get an Audition somehwere in Miami or Florida please email Yc_Yelika@yahoo.com because I really need to know! I really want to be famous!

March 28, 2008 at 2:07 am
(34) Stephanie says:

I live in Oregon and I think I have a HUGE talent! I wish they could come to Portland or something. I’m like 13 years old and I really REALLY want to show my talent!!!

March 28, 2008 at 2:10 am
(35) Stephanie says:

I really can sing! I’m not even joking. My parents almost cried when they heard me sing when I was 12 because they had NO idea I could sing like that. I really want to be on AGT.

May 16, 2008 at 2:48 pm
(36) ashley says:

dude I can sing reeeally well but im only 13!!! How can I audition if I’m in ALABAMA???

May 16, 2008 at 2:50 pm
(37) Ashley says:

dude I can sing REEEEAlly well but im only 13!!! How can i try out if im in ALABAMA???

May 16, 2008 at 2:54 pm
(38) ashley says:

hahahahaha!!! i double clicked and then it messed up so i retyped it and then they both showed up… whoops! my computer messed up! lol.

May 21, 2008 at 10:56 pm
(39) kennedy says:

i was wondering if there is any time left for try outs for the show.because my sister tryed out and i wanted to try out to.so give me a shout out and i will message you back.

May 24, 2008 at 8:08 am
(40) Kazeldfb says:

Hi webmaster!

May 26, 2008 at 11:00 am
(41) 2BFFL says:

We love to sing, but are very shy. We are 13 and 14 and are afraid of an audience ( really really bad stage fright). What should we do?

May 26, 2008 at 11:04 am
(42) Julia & Rachel says:

We both love to sing (And are good) and we would like to try out for AGT. We are 13 and 14 and we hae bad stage fright. So, being on live TV would really freak us out. We really want to try it out but we are nervous about doing it alone.

May 26, 2008 at 11:11 am
(43) ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh says:

ahahahahahah i love to sing but will never have the guts to try out alone can i go with a friend or maby do a doet wored person help

June 13, 2008 at 12:26 pm
(44) Taylor says:

Hi my name is Taylor and i am 16. I am a dancer and have been for 14 years!! I really want to audition for Americas Got Talent but i found out late and missed the 2008 auditions:( If you have another season, which i am sure you will, i would love to know when the 2009 auditions would be!! Thank you so much!!

June 18, 2008 at 5:14 pm
(45) tara says:

hello I m tara i want to join and when i saw the sight it said aditions coming find one in new york elmhurt the date july

June 24, 2008 at 9:29 pm
(46) david says:

i want my mom to try out and she finally said she would try out but i want to know if there is anything in texas and if there is any chance for her to try out she is realy good please :(

June 24, 2008 at 10:10 pm
(47) maria says:

i’d like to say that im little 11 and i really love to sing i LOVE to sing

June 28, 2008 at 11:22 pm
(48) calvinclark says:

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July 2, 2008 at 3:50 pm
(49) Josh says:

i need to know where and when 2009 auditions are! could anyone tell me?

July 3, 2008 at 11:35 pm
(50) Isabella says:

Hi I would love to find out if there are Audition for this show in Florida I live her is Palm Bay and I want to try out sing is what I do best can you please E-mail me and let me know when you are going to be in Floirda.

Sincerely Bella

July 5, 2008 at 8:25 pm
(51) katrina cotton says:

where will next years auditions be?

because i’d really like to give it a shot(:

July 6, 2008 at 12:29 am
(52) Melina says:

Hey I was just wondering if there were any possible way to have an audition in Seattle,WA
I love to sing and I would love for you to considder this town so please considder this.

July 6, 2008 at 3:29 pm
(53) colleen says:

hey me and my bffl are really amazing singers ( we both had big roles In HSM at our school) and we want to audition for the 2009 season but I cant figure out the dates we live in Delaware so hopefully there is something nearby please let me know!!!

July 6, 2008 at 8:48 pm
(54) Briann says:

I love to sing and i’ve been singing scince i could talk.My all time dream and only dream would to become a singger and this wouldn’t just be a compitition for me it would be and opratunity for me to become what i want to be in life,and i don’t just want to have solo’s in chorus and on my school stage i want to have my all time solo on a huge stage in front of America,but for some people singging is just a hobby,but for me it could become my life,and thats what i’m hopping for.

July 6, 2008 at 8:55 pm
(55) Briann Cramer says:

I’ve been singing science i could talk and i’m 13 and i Love it.Singing is my dream and only dream and this wouldn’t be just a commpitition for me it would be an oprotunity for my dreams to come true and for me to be what i want to be in life.And i don’t want to just have solo’s in chorus and just sing on my school stage.I want to have my all time solo on a huge stage in front of America.for some people singing is just a hobby,but for me it’s me dream and it could be my life.

July 7, 2008 at 1:40 am
(56) Haley says:

hi I am Haley…I am 12 but I have an amazing voice.and I absoulutly love to sing it is my passion so plz help me out and tell me how to get on this show!!!i have soo many supporters,that love to hear me sing,but ill leave that up to your judging thax…i live in califonia where is the closest audition???…I want to inspire others, and do my dream..i love singing there is nothing i would rather do in the world, when im on that stage there’s just a feeling none can describe.and i dont want to be one of those ppl who says im better than everyone, but to share my passion with everyone not just my school,or my family with the world!

July 7, 2008 at 12:23 pm
(57) lucy says:

are these for the 2009 auditions? if not please tell me the dates for the 2009 becuz altho im only 11 i luv to sing dance and do gymnastics!!

July 8, 2008 at 9:28 pm
(58) Dallys says:

I have a really voice and I think I have a chance to win this thing. When are you coming to florida?? Or did you already come to florida??

July 9, 2008 at 1:44 pm
(59) elijah says:

Can you e-mail me a schedule of the 2009 auditions.

July 9, 2008 at 3:07 pm
(60) JESSICA says:

PLEASE HOW DO I GET TO GO ON AMERICANS GOT TALENT I LIVE IN OCALA FL

July 10, 2008 at 5:01 pm
(61) Kara says:

Is there any auditions in like August or the end of July? I have a good voice and want to try out. Please let me know, and what is the age minimum? Thanks

July 13, 2008 at 11:39 pm
(62) Jody Haught says:

I would like to know the 2009 Audition places and times. Please let me know through my email.
Thank you,
Jody
www.thejodyhaughtband.com

July 17, 2008 at 12:28 pm
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July 18, 2008 at 7:33 pm
(64) cindy says:

i would like to try uot in 2009, please let me know by e-mail

July 19, 2008 at 2:10 am
(65) Maddie says:

Hi I am Maddie! I have always wanted to be a famous singer! I was wondering what time the Atlanta auditions were?( Next year.) I hope you know I coming 2 be the next winner of America’s Got Talent! So get ready 2 sit back relax and enjoy the show next year when I come!Thank you for your time! Please answer back when you have the time to!
- Sincerly always

July 19, 2008 at 2:12 am
(66) maddie says:

Hi I was wondering what time the auditions were for Atlanta ext year for the show! Please please write back or e-mail me !
thank you, singer

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