Casting Call for Top Chef

And don't forget to watch Wednesday night at 10 pm

Think you have what it takes to be a TOP CHEF?

Bravo is once again giving a group of talented chefs the opportunity to show America their talent and creativity! Do you think you have what it takes to become a star of the culinary world and compete to become the next "TOP CHEF?"

We are looking for trained and self-taught professional chefs. You do not need years of experience but you do need to be creative, highly skilled and ready to compete.

HOW TO APPLY
http://www.bravotv.com/Casting/index.shtml#topchef

STEP 1

DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION


STEP 2
Submit a Video Profile
or
Attend an Open Call



Open call information to be announced in the following cities: Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. Please check the bottom of this page for more information!

In addition to other eligibility requirements which are set forth in the application:


you must be 21 years of age or older as of June 1, 2007.
you must be (a) a legal resident of the U.S. and able to legally travel to any foreign country in connection with your participation in the Program, or (b) able to obtain the appropriate visa or waiver to enable you to stay legally in the U.S. to participate in the Program and be able to legally travel to any foreign country in connection with your participation in the Program.
You cannot be a candidate for public office and, if chosen as participant, you cannot become one until one (1) year after the initial exhibition of the episodes of the Program in which you appear.
You may not participate in the Program if your participation would create impropriety or the appearance of impropriety.


VIDEOTAPE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: YOU ONLY NEED TO MAKE A VIDEO PROFILE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO ONE OF THE OPEN CASTING CALLS DURING JULY AND AUGUST 2007 IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco, or Los Angeles.

Applications MUST be clearly written and must be accompanied by a video (subject to the exception set forth above) that meets these requirements:

LENGTH: MAXIMUM OF FIVE MINUTES.

FORMAT: VHS/DVD, or miniDV

CONTENT: Start with your name, hometown, and occupation. There is no "right" or "wrong" thing to say on a tape, we just want to get to know you (BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE SOMEONE ELSE TAPE YOU). Take us on a tour of your life; show us what's important to you. What sets you apart from the other chefs? DON¹T JUST TELL US, SHOW US!

Briefly take us through your job, but most importantly we want to see you in ACTION. We want to see YOUR HOBBIES (i.e., If you ride horses or motorbikes, let¹s see you in action.) Show us what makes you-YOU! We want to see the town you live in. HAVE FUN and LET¹S SEE YOUR PERSONALITY!!!

The video must be original, truthful, unpublished, created solely by the submitting applicant, must not have been submitted in any other competition, and must not infringe upon any rights of any third party, including, but not limited to, copyright, trademark, and rights of privacy and publicity. In addition, your family must be the owner or legal lessee of the home or property depicted in the video, if any. The video must not include any music or singing.

DEADLINE: Completed applications and videotapes must be received by August 15, 2007 at 12:00 PM ET to be considered. Remember, the earlier the better.

The video will become the property of the Producers and will not be returned to you, whether or not you are selected as a contestant.

Applications will be considered only if they are complete. Completed applications consist of the following:


Completed and signed Application Form.
Completed and signed Certification of Veracity.
One separate photo of yourself.
A recent resume
Your up to five-minute videotape clearly labeled with your name, address, and phone number.


Please do not include anything except the five items listed above.


OPEN CALLS

VERY IMPORTANT: If you plan on attending an open call you MUST bring:


Completed and signed Application Form.
Completed and signed Certification of Veracity.
One separate photo of yourself.
A recent resume



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ATLANTA

OPEN CALL: Sunday July 15 / 12pm-4pm

Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta
215 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)-688-7625



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NEW YORK CITY

OPEN CALL: Sunday, July 22 / 9am to 2pm

craftsteak
85 Tenth Ave
New York, NY 10011
www.craftsteaknyc.com




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CHICAGO

OPEN CALL: Sunday, July 29 / 12pm to 4pm

Rock Bottom Brewery
One West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610
Corner of State Street & Grand
(312) 755-9339



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LAS VEGAS

OPEN CALL: Sunday, August 5 / 12pm to 4pm

Guy Savoy
Augustus Tower
Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877-346-4642



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SAN FRANCISCO

OPEN CALL: Sunday, August 12 / 12pm-4pm

Postrio
545 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 95102
415-776-7825



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LOS ANGELES

OPEN CALL: Sunday, August 19 / 12pm to 4pm

Les Deux
1638 N Las Palmas Ave
Hollywood, CA
90028
(323) 462-7644
www.dolcegroup.com