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'Shark Tank' Casting In Philadelphia

Do you or someone you know have a great idea or product to pitch to the celebrity investors on the hit show "Shark Tank?"

Casting producers for the Emmy Award-winning prime-time ABC-TV show “Shark Tank” will hold an open casting call at Rivers Philadelphia on Friday, April 11.
Casting producers for the Emmy Award-winning prime-time ABC-TV show “Shark Tank” will hold an open casting call at Rivers Philadelphia on Friday, April 11. (Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA — The hit TV series "Shark Tank" is looking for entrepreneurs for a new season, and is holding a casting call in Philadelphia.

An open call is scheduled for April 11 in the event center at Rivers Casino.

Wristbands will be distributed to those in line for the call, with interviews beginning at 10 a.m.

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No one will be allowed to line up before 8 a.m. on April 11.

The open call is open to the public. As long as you arrive during the allotted "Wristbands Distributed" time and receive a wristband, you will have the chance to pitch.

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Those looking to pitch their ideas must be 18 or older, or accompanied by an adult.

Hopefuls will have a chance to give a 1-minute pitch of their business, product, or idea to a member of the "Shark Tank" casting team, just like they would as if they were on the show.

"Come prepared to wow and dazzle us," the open call website reads.

To apply at an open call, you must have a completed short application. Short applications are available online here.

Security may check bags, and auditioners are responsible for their own parking.

Hopefuls may experience long waits before being seen or interviewed. The process can go well into the evenings, officials said.

Rivers Casino is located at 1001 N. Delaware Ave. in Philadelphia.

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