Comments on: America’s Got Talent Chicago Audition Experience

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:50:46 +0000

Ok, Went to the LA taping with the judges last nite, (March 13) I noticed that all the contestants for the show last nite where golden ticket auditions at the original auditions in LA including the performer I was a guest of. The golden ticket is a pass to the front of the line and the holders (there where alot of them) actually had an appointment time to apear instead of waiting with every one else. They where treated as individuals rather than groups of contestants. So here is my question, did any of the general auditions get call backs? or is this thing rigged and just using every one there as TV. I would like to hear from people if they’ve gotten call backs. Here’s a copy of the guest letter we got to appear, even we had special admittance.

Welcome to
America’s Got Talent Season 5!
We look forward to having you as one of our guests

Please read the following before coming to the taping.
Your name will be on the Guest list,
you will not require an actual ticket.

Your arrival time is: 5:45 pm on Saturday March 13th. It is very important for you to be in your seat by 6:00 pm. If you are not seated by that time your seat will be given up. (Please make sure you give yourself enough time for traffic, to find parking, and to get through the check-in table). Check in with me, [REMOVED], at the main entrance to the Orpheum. There will be two lines. Please make sure you are in the VIP line.

We tape at:
The Orpheum Theater
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014

The Age limit for the show is 16 (in some cases we can take as young as 10 years old but that will is the lowest we can go this season).

DRESS CODE IN EFFECT! Hip, upscale attire is mandatory. You will be on camera so it is very important that you dress nicely! When you look great, the show looks great! No shorts, t-shirts, or hats. We’d prefer you don’t wear jeans. Absolutely no white attire or clothing with logos or writing will be allowed into the studio. Absolutely no cell phones, camera, or pagers will be allowed inside. Security will confiscate them temporarily while you are participating in the studio audience.
ABSOLUTELY no open-toed shoes of any kind will be allowed inside the studio for safety reason. You will be turned away if you wear them; this includes high heels, platforms, sandals and flip flops. Please wear flat, close-toed shoes.

PARKING

Park in lot I located at 230 W. 9TH Street, located on the corner of 9th St. and Hill St. A Parking pass will not be required.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK AT THE THEATRE, EVERYONE WILL BE TURNED AROUND AND DIRECTED TO THE APPROPRIATE PARKING AREA. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Everyone 16 years of age or older must have a valid, government issued I.D. in order to be admitted.
You will NOT be permitted to bring any large bags or backpacks inside. Please leave them in your car. The producers reserve the right to refuse admission and/or search any individual and his/her possessions. Smoking, drinking, and eating are strictly prohibited. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BRIGHTEST SMILES AND ALL OF YOUR ENERGY!!!

If you have any further questions, email [REMOVED] at [REMOVED]

By: John

John — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:50:12 +0000

mary,
I have a feeling the show doesn’t even know yet either. They’ll notify you if you made it and where.

By: mary

mary — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:39:48 +0000

Does anyone know where the October 09 audition call backs fron Chicago will be?

By: Aaliyah

Aaliyah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:01:20 +0000

I was there to audition! I got a interview and everything! It was so fun!

By: Crystal Waltz

Crystal Waltz — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:32:37 +0000

They’ve begun Chicago call backs, but the new updated “blue box” says the call backs will be completed in the next two weeks.

By: mary k

mary k — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:23:03 +0000

Has anyone heard if anyone had callbacks? When i went to audition, noticed that the producer would put little yellow sticky notes on the outstanding singers. THe singers that were in my group, had agents, and were professionals….i felt weird because i am just a singer ffrom a little amish town…

By: John

John — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:13:06 +0000

If my memory serves me correct last season didn’t start until late June. I don’t think they’ve announced an official premiere date yet.

By: Crystal Waltz

Crystal Waltz — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:51:58 +0000

Also, if you sent in a video, they originally said video submissions would be getting called back at the end of April, but now that they’ve extended the deadline for video submission to May 5th, that could be even later. By the way, any idea when the season premiere will air?

By: John

John — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:33:12 +0000

Christy,
I think they do the initial auditions in LA (and a number of other cities) for the celebrity judges, then they go to Las Vegas and then they go back to LA for the finale. At least that’s basically what they’ve done in past years.

So, right now they’re still talking about the initial auditions with the celebrity judges in LA which I don’t believe have occurred yet.

By: Dusty Montgomery

Dusty Montgomery — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:13:55 +0000

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