Simon Cowell is looking for the most talented people in America!
No matter what your talent, no matter what your experience level, and no matter how unique your act is, if you think you have talent, we want to see you!
Please read all the important information on this page to ensure you have a smooth audition.
Mail-In Deadline Extended to November 30th!
THE PAPERWORK
If you want to audition, please be sure to complete the following forms and bring them in when you see us.
Download the Eligibility Information
Download the Casting Information
Download the Release Form
Depending upon your act, you may also need to download these forms:
If you have an act that is physically challenging, you must fill this out and bring it to the audition:
Download the Physician Letter
If there are animals in your act you must fill out this form, provide the requested documentation, and bring it to the audition:
Download the Animal Questionnaire
AUDITION GROUND RULES
1. You will need to show us a photo ID or birth certificate to audition.
2. If you are under the age of 18 you must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. You should read important details about under-18 auditions in the "
Eligibility Information" document.
3. Prepare a 90 second routine, and a 90 second backup routine.
4. Singers are required to sing acapella. No backing tracks, no exceptions.
5. Songwriters/Musicians/Rappers - You may sing/rap to a track of an original work or cover and/or play your own instrument(s).
6. Bands - basic equipment will be provided (for a list see below) you will be asked to plug in and play.
7. Entertainers that require an amplifier will perform in the band room. You'll simply plug into an existing amp and perform.
8. Performers who use a backing track, (ASIDE FROM SINGERS), please bring a CD. We suggest you bring a copy of the CD in case there's a problem playing the first.
9. No fire, sharp objects, weapons, or explosives (pyrotechnics) will be allowed in the audition. You may bring supplemental material (demo tapes/dvds) to show us the parts of your acts prohibited in the audition process.
BAND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Drums (Kick, 14" Snare, 10" Tom, 12" Tom, Floor Tom, Cymbals, Hi Hat)
Marshall Half Stack Guitar Amp
Fender Twin Guitar Amp
Ampeg Bass Amp
Motif 8 Keyboard
Roland 350 Keyboard Amp
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
If you cannot make it to a call, we are accepting video submissions for the upcoming season of America's Got Talent.
Mail-In Deadline Extended to
November 30th!
Prepare a VHS or DVD showcasing your talent. Please try to keep your tape's length to no more than 2 minutes.
You MUST include a completed Casting Information Sheet and Release Form with any submissions:
Download the Casting Information
Download the Release Form
Our address:
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
3412 1/2 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
MAIL-IN SUBMISSIONS ONLY. PERSONALLY DELIVERED SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
