Wanna Be Famous?: Jersey Shore, meet Toronto’s Lake Shore

Whether you love or hate reality television, you cannot deny its success. Shows like the Real World, Big Brother, and Jersey Shore are so successful because of the captivating drama that ensues when you put a group of strangers together under one roof.

Toronto is getting its own version of reality TV with a show called Lake Shore and YOU can be a part of it.

The concept of the new TV show is a group of 8 strangers from different backgrounds, cultures, personalities, and lifestyles get thrown under one roof in a house on Toronto’s Lakeshre.

Auditions and casting for the new show will take place on July 16th & 17 at Frequency Night Club ( 296 Richmond street, Downtown, Toronto) from 2 to 9 pm. To RSVP visit their FACEBOOK PAGE

Here is a little Q&A given out by the producer:

Q. When are the auditions and what time are they?
The auditions are being held on July 16th & 17 at Frequency Night Club ( 296 Richmond street, Downtown, Toronto) from 2 to 9 pm. You do not have to be there on both days. Come on either date, anytime between 2 to 9 pm. The earlier, the better… it will be crowded!

Q. Do I have to sign up for the auditions?
You simply RSVP on our Facebook event page. That’s all.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129004350455731&ref=mf

Q. Will we get paid if we make the cast?
YES. Of course. It’s a job at the end of the day. A fun job

Q. When will you shoot the series?
Once we have confirmed our ideal cast for the debut season. I assume sometime late 2010 or winter/spring 2011.

Q. Are we auditioning in front of a crowd or only for the judges?
You will be one on one with our celebrity judges.

Q. Who are the judges?
Canadian celebs!

Q. How many people are you going to choose?
8 cast members from different backgrounds and sexual orientations

Q. Can actors apply? What about unions?
Anyone can apply… union, non union . . . everyone is welcome.

Q. What’s the show about?
8 cast members from different backgrounds and sexual orientations move into a house together and learn how not to step on each other’s tail or step on it!

It’s not a competition; it’s all about their differences!

Drama, Drama, Drama is what the cast will be facing! it’s your crazy girlfriend vs boyfriend vs your ex who is now dating your friend who has a crush on your boyfriend drama with fist pumps & attitude spilling all over your couch!

The cast will be going to “unique” underground parties where surprises will be awaiting them and the viewers…BEWARE. The show might not be so G-rated! ‘WINK, WINK’

Q. What will the auditions be like?
The auditions will occur in a lounge-like atmosphere… There will be aa cash bar and lots of opportunities for mingling while our host, Susie Iliyan, who will be going around and meeting and talking to people… Sorta like a Ryan Seacrest thing happening…

The Judges will have one-on-one meetings with you, it’ll be your chance to tell us why you think you’re the STAR for this show. Feel free to bring along anything that will best describe your personality or shows us your skills and/or talent! We love to see what you’ve got! It is all about you, you and more you!!!

After the auditions, my crew will stay behind to party with you at Frequency Night Club from 10 pm to midnight where we’ll have camera’s rolling to catch any last minute misbehavior Watch out fans!

Lake Shore in the News!
Etalk, Z103 & WhatsGoodToronto.com along with other media will be there to cover this big event, so make sure you come in, audition & get your drink on and your mingling skills going! This is your chance to show Toronto who you are & what you’re all about!

Z103 will be giving out prizes and you will have a chance to win a Toyota Rav!