The CW announces 'Crowned' reality beauty pageant casting calls
By Christopher Rocchio, 02/28/2007
The CW has announced a nationwide search for the mother-daughter teams that will compete in Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants, a new reality series that will require mothers and daughters to work together to win a beauty pageant.
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Open casting calls will begin on Saturday, March 3 in Orlando, FL and continue the following next week in Raleigh, NC; Decatur, IL; Dallas, TX; Tempe, AZ; Montgomery, AL; Memphis, TN; and Hendersonville, NC. Daughters must be at least 18-years-old and previous pageant experience is not required. In addition to attending one of the open casting calls, interested mother-daughter teams can also apply through a video submission.
First announced in mid-January, the eight-episode Crowned will feature mother and daughter teams from across America competing in all aspects of a traditional beauty pageant while testing the strength of their relationship. Three judges will oversee the competition, which, according to The CW, will also include an as of yet unannounced "celebrity mother-daughter pair." The series will end with one team being "crowned" winner, entitling them to a prize package that includes a $100,000 cash award, representation to appear at charity events across the country and a pair of tiaras.
Orlando, FL Saturday, March 3 The Florida Mall - Center Court 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32809 10AM - Wristbands distributed 10:30AM - Interviews begin
Raleigh, NC Saturday, March 3 Peace College 15 East Peace Street Raleigh, NC 27604 9AM - Wristbands distributed 10AM - Interviews begin
Decatur, IL Wednesday, March 7 to Friday, March 9 WBUI TV 2510 N. Parkway Ct. Decatur, IL 62526 8AM to 6PM - Interviews all day
Dallas, TX Saturday, March 10 Hotel Palomar 5300 E. Mockingbird Ln. Dallas, TX 75206 9:30AM - Wristbands distributed 10AM - Interviews begin
Tempe, AZ Saturday, March 10 Tempe Mission Palms 60 East 5th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 9AM - Wristbands distributed 10AM - Interviews begin
Montgomery, AL Saturday, March 10 The Shoppes at Eastchase (between Linens 'n Things and Hollister) 7274 EastChase Parkway Montgomery, AL 36117 12PM to 4PM - Interviews all day
Memphis, TN Sunday, March 11 Southern Women's Show at The Agri-Center 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. Memphis, TN 38120 11AM to 5PM - Interviews all day
Hendersonville, NC Sunday, March 11 Blue Ridge Mall 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28792-2866 1PM to 4PM - Interviews all day