The online casting process is being carried forward for next season so you’ll luckily be spared from submitting a lengthy paper application through the mail. This new system really does seem so much better. If you’re more interested in the in-person casting calls then those will begin taking place around March 2013.

You can submit your application online right now. The deadline for submissions is May 11, 2013 at 12AM PT, but there’s no reason to wait. Make your video and submit it now!

A couple of basic eligibility requirements to highlight: you must be 21 years of age at the time of applying and you must be a US citizen living in the United States at the time. Our Canadian friends interested in playing should apply to Big Brother Canada! Check out the full detailed explanation of eligibility requirements for more information.

Kassting Inc. also points out that if you’ve applied to past seasons then you’ll need to apply again for Big Brother 15 as all past applications and videos are archived.

Best of luck to everyone applies. We can’t wait to meet the next cast of Houseguests!

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Check the Big Brother eligibility requirements first, then fill out the application. See the Update info below.

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A couple of eligibility highlights to keep in mind: you must be 21 years of age at the time of application and you must be a US citizen living here in the States.

Update: Big Brother casting has released new info on BB14′s application process. Don’t submit your paper application! Instead, you need to check out all the details on the new Big Brother application website.

Full application instructions below the break:

Big Brother Application Instructions

Applications MUST be written clearly or typed and MUST be accompanied by a videotape. The videotape must meet the following restrictions:

1) Length: Maximum length is two (2) minutes. Anything over two minutes will not be considered.
2) Format: We will accept all formats with the exception of Hi-8, 8MM and Beta (VHS, mini DV, DVD are all welcome).
3) Content: Tell us who you are and why you would make the ultimate housemate on Big Brother. Be creative!
4) Deadline: There is no firm deadline at this time.

All materials you send us (including videotape and photos) will be retained by Producers and become the property of the Producers and will not be returned to you whether or not you are selected as a participant. Any expenses you incur during the application process including postage, shipping and materials preparation (videotape, photos, etc.) are your sole responsibility. Producers will not reimburse you for these expenses. Only one entry per person is allowed. All decisions of the Producers are final and absolute and not subject to inquiry.

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

1) Completed Application Form
2) Two-minute videotape labeled clearly with your name and city/region number.
3) Two color photographs of yourself, each clearly labeled on the back with your name and city/region number. One must be a close-up of your face, the other must be a full-length photo of your entire (clothed) body. Polaroids are acceptable as long as we can clearly see you.
4) Identification – Attach a copy of your driver’s license, in addition to a social security card, passport or birth certificate.

Send your application and videotape submission to the following address:

Big Brother (Region #___)
P.O. Box 520
11271 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

In parenthesis after “Big Brother” on the mailing label, print the region number of the city located closest to your home:

1. Los Angeles, CA
2. Charleston, SC
3. New York, NY
4. Dallas, TX
5. Cincinnati, OH
6. Tampa, FL
7. San Francisco, CA
8. Nashville, TN
9. Chicago, IL
10. New Orleans, LA
11. Atlanta, GA
12. Denver, CO
13. Louisville, KY
14. Boston, MA
15. Phoenix, AZ

Unfortunately, we will not be able verify that we have received your application. If you like, you may wish to send your application package via an expedited courier (such as Fed Ex or UPS). They will provide a tracking number that you can use to verify the receipt of your package. Producers are not responsible for lost applications.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be advised so by the Producers shortly before the interview is scheduled. If you are selected to participate in the final selection process, you will be so advised by the Producers shortly before the final selection process is scheduled.

Producers reserve the right to change the terms of the application and the production schedule at anytime. Producers reserve the right to change the eligibility requirements and any other application rules in its sole discretion at any time with or without notice on a specific, case-by-case basis or across the entire applicant pool. Producers also reserve the right to not hold any participant applicant interviews, or to modify the manner in which it conducts participant applicant interviews, or to not produce the program Big Brother at all.

Good luck!

CBS has modified the region numbers in the off-season, so always verify the information posted above against the official rules and application docs linked above.

Best of luck to anyone who applies and let us know if you do!

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Update: Kassting Inc. says 4/29/11 is the deadline to receive applications! Get to the Post Office and overnight those things if you haven’t already!

Check the Big Brother 13 eligibility requirements first. Then fill out the Big Brother 13 application.

Stay ahead of Big Brother 13 with the latest news and updates! Sign-up for the free Big Brother email updates, join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and grab the free Big Brother Toolbar. Can’t wait for next season!

Full application instructions for Big Brother 13 below the break:

BIG BROTHER 13 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications MUST be written clearly or typed and MUST be accompanied by a videotape. The videotape must meet the following restrictions:
1) Length: Maximum length is two (2) minutes. Anything over two minutes will not be considered.
2) Format: We will accept all formats with the exception of Hi-8, 8MM and Beta (VHS, mini DV, DVD are all welcome).
3) Content: Tell us who you are and why you would make the ultimate housemate on Big Brother. Be creative!
4) Deadline: March 19, 2011, subject to change without notice. April 29, 2011 is the new deadline.

All materials you send us (including videotape and photos) will be retained by Producers and become the property of the Producers and will not be returned to you whether or not you are selected as a participant. Any expenses you incur during the application process including postage, shipping and materials preparation (videotape, photos, etc.) are your sole responsibility. Producers will not reimburse you for these expenses. Only one entry per person is allowed. All decisions of the Producers are final and absolute and not subject to inquiry.

Applications will only be considered if they are complete. Complete applications consist of the following:
1) Completed Application Form
2) Two-minute videotape labeled clearly with your name and city/region number.
3) Two color photographs of yourself, each clearly labeled on the back with your name and city/region number. One must be a close-up of your face, the other must be a full-length photo of your entire (clothed) body. Polaroids are acceptable as long as we can clearly see you.
4) Identification – Attach a copy of your driver’s license, in addition to a social security card, passport or birth certificate.

Send your application and videotape submission to the following address:
Big Brother (Region #___)
P.O. Box 520
11271 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

In parenthesis after “Big Brother” on the mailing label, print the region number of the city located closest to your home:
1. Los Angeles, CA
2. Charleston, SC
3. New York, NY
4. Dallas, TX
5. Cincinnati, OH
6. Tampa, FL
7. San Francisco, CA
8. Nashville, TN
9. Chicago, IL
10. New Orleans, LA
11. Atlanta, GA
12. Denver, CO
13. Louisville, KY
14. Boston, MA
15. Phoenix, AZ

Unfortunately, we will not be able verify that we have received your application. If you like, you may wish to send your application package via an expedited courier (such as Fed Ex or UPS). They will provide a tracking number that you can use to verify the receipt of your package. Producers are not responsible for lost applications.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be advised so by the Producers shortly before the interview is scheduled. If you are selected to participate in the final selection process, you will be so advised by the Producers shortly before the final selection process is scheduled.

Producers reserve the right to change the terms of the application and the production schedule at anytime. Producers reserve the right to change the eligibility requirements and any other application rules in its sole discretion at any time with or without notice on a specific, case-by-case basis or across the entire applicant pool. Producers also reserve the right to not hold any participant applicant interviews, or to modify the manner in which it conducts participant applicant interviews, or to not produce the program Big Brother at all.

Couple of highlights to keep in mind: you must be 21 years of age at the time of application and you must be a US citizen living here in the States.

Best of luck to anyone who applies and let us know if you do!

Visit Big Brother Network for the latest Big Brother 15 updates.

Important: You MUST bring to casting events: 1) a completed application, 2) a photocopy of two forms of valid ID, 3) two recent photos.

If you haven’t finished your application and video submission then be sure to check out the video below the break with tips from Robyn Kass, the casting director for Big Brother. She’s got some great advice so be sure to watch it if you’re serious about making the cut this season.

Update: Deadline for mail-in apps and tapes has been extended to April 23, 2010!

Update 2: That’s it! Casting events are over and the deadline has passed. Sit back and wait for the announcement from Kassting Inc.!

Update 3: It’s all over! The finalists have been notified. Congrats if you got the call!

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Big Brother 12 Audition and Casting dates and locations:

• Louisiana – Sat, March 27th 1PM to 3PM at Brian Harris Chrysler Jeep, 11955 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
• Oklahoma – Sat, March 27th 11AM to 3PM at Hard Rock Hotel, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa, OK 74015
• California – Sat, March 27th 11AM to 3PM at 650 NORTH, 650 North La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069
• Illinois – Thurs, April 1st 6PM to 8PM at Cronies Grill, 9032 N. 2nd St. Machesney Park, IL 61115
• Texas – Thurs, April 1st 2PM to 6PM at Hill Country Galleria Amphitheater, 12700 Hill Country Blvd. Bee Cave, TX 78738
• Louisiana – Fri, April 2nd 5PM to 9PM at Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans, 418 N. Peters St. New Orleans, LA 70130
• Ohio – Sat, April 3rd 2PM to 6PM at BlackFinn Restaurant and Saloon, 19 East 7th Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
• Arizona – Sat, April 3rd 1PM to 5PM at Sandbar Mexican Grill, 7200 West Ray Rd Chandler, AZ 85226
• Florida – Sat, April 3rd 12PM to 3PM at The Dubliner Irish Pub, 2307 Azeele St. Tampa, FL 33609
• Massachusetts – Sat, April 3rd 11AM to 3PM at Bell In Hand Tavern, 45 Union Street Boston, MA 02108
• Michigan – Wed, April 7th 2PM to 7PM at Pontiac Silverdome (Gate 5), 1200 Featherstone Road, Pontiac, MI 48342
• Pennsylvania – Wed, April 7th 2PM to 8PM at TGI Friday’s Waterfront, 185 Waterfront Dr. East Homestead, PA 15120
• North Carolina – Wed, April 7th 4PM to 8PM at Battleground Kia, 2927 Battleground Avenue Greensboro, NC 27408
• New York – Thurs, April 8th 2PM to 5PM at Eastview Mall, 7979 Pittsford-Victor Road (Route 96) Victor, NY 14564
• New York – Sat, April 10th 12PM to 6PM at Roy Arias Studios, 300 West 43rd St. 5th Floor, room 505 New York, NY 10036
• DC – Sat, April 10th 1PM to 4PM at Madam’s Organ Restaurant & Bar, 2461 18th St. NW Washington, DC 20009
• Louisiana – Sat, April 10th 10AM to ?? at Alexandria Mall, 3437 Masonic Dr. Alexandria, LA 71301
• Oregon – Sat, April 10th 1PM to 5PM at On Deck Sports Bar & Grill, 910 NW 14th Avenue Portland, OR 97209
• Missouri – Sat, April 10th 2PM to 6PM at Nick and Jake’s Bar & Grill, 6830 W. 135th Overland Park, KS 66223
• New Mexico – Sat, April 10th 10:30AM to 4PM at Buffalo Thunder Resort, 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506
• Texas – Sat, April 10th 2PM to 6PM at Fort Worth Arts Festival CBS’ Booth, 601 Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
• Nevada – Sat, April 10th 12PM to 4PM at Hard Rock Cafe, 3771 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
• Georgia – Sun, April 11th 11AM to 3PM at Hard Rock Cafe, 215 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
• New York – Tues, April 13th 12PM to 3PM at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Ave. Yonkers, NY 10704
• Pennsylvania – Tues, April 13th 11AM to 1PM at CBS3 Studios, 1555 Hamilton Street Philadelphia, PA 19130
• Ohio – Wed, April 14th 4PM to 9PM at The Barley House, 1265 W. 6th St. Cleveland, OH 44113
• South Carolina – Fri, April 16th 4PM to 7PM at Virginia College (Room 186), 6185 Rivers Avenue Charleston, SC. 29406
• Alaska – Fri, April 16th 4PM to 7PM at Variety Motors, 2216 South Cushman Street Fairbanks, AK 99701
• Oklahoma – Sat, April 17th 4PM to 7PM at Firelake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd. Shawnee, OK 74804
• Tennessee – Fri, April 30th 5PM to 9PM at McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon, 134 Second Ave. North Nashville, TN 37201
• North Carolina – Sat, May 1st 12PM to 3PM at “Strike City” at the Epicenter, 210 E. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
• Illinois – Sat, May 1st 12PM to 4PM at Mad River Bar & Grill, 2909 North Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL 60657

Robyn Kass of Kassting Inc., the casting director for Big Brother gives tips on how to impress the casting judges:

Are you excited for the new season to start? It won’t be long until July is here, the BB house is full, and the Big Brother feed is rolling again!

Visit Big Brother Network for the latest Big Brother 15 updates.

Big Brother 12 might not be until the summer of 2010 but if you’re outgoing enough to want to be on the next season then don’t wait! Apply now for Big Brother 12 to enter the BB12 house when its doors open again in July 2010.

Check the Big Brother 12 eligibility requirements first. Then fill out the Big Brother 12 application.

Stay ahead of Big Brother 12 with the latest news and updates! Sign-up for the free Big Brother email updates, register for the Big Brother Forum, follow us on Twitter, and grab the free Big Brother Toolbar. Thanks for a great BB season!

Full (updated) application instructions for Big Brother 12 below the break:

BIG BROTHER 12 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications MUST be written clearly or typed and MUST be accompanied by a videotape. The videotape must meet the following restrictions:

1) Length: Maximum length is two (2) minutes. Anything over two minutes will not be considered.
2) Format: We will accept all formats with the exception of Hi-8, 8MM and Beta (VHS, mini DV, DVD are all welcome).
3) Content: Tell us who you are and why you would make the ultimate housemate on Big Brother. Be creative!
4) Deadline: March 19, 2010, subject to change without notice.

All materials you send us (including videotape and photos) will be retained by Producers and become the property of the Producers and will not be returned to you whether or not you are selected as a participant. Any expenses you incur during the application process including postage, shipping and materials preparation (videotape, photos, etc.) are your sole responsibility. Producers will not reimburse you for these expenses. Only one entry per person is allowed. All decisions of the Producers are final and absolute and not subject to inquiry.

Applications will only be considered if they are complete. Complete applications consist of the following:
1) Completed Application Form
2) Two-minute videotape labeled clearly with your name and city/region number.
3) Two color photographs of yourself, each clearly labeled on the back with your name and city/region number. One must be a close-up of your face, the other must be a full-length photo of your entire (clothed) body. Polaroids are acceptable as long as we can clearly see you.
4) Identification – Attach a copy of your driver’s license, in addition to a social security card, passport or birth certificate.

Send your application and videotape submission to the following address:
Big Brother (Region #___)
P.O. Box 520
11271 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

In parenthesis after “Big Brother” on the mailing label, print the region number of the city located closest to your home:
1. LA
2. Charlotte
3. NY
4. Dallas
5. Cincinnati
6. Tampa
7. Portland
8. Nashville
9. Chicago
10. New Orleans
11. Atlanta
12. Vegas
13. Kansas City
14. Boston
15. Phoenix

Unfortunately, we will not be able verify that we have received your application. If you like, you may wish to send your application package via an expedited courier (such as Fed Ex or UPS). They will provide a tracking number that you can use to verify the receipt of your package. Producers are not
responsible for lost applications.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be advised so by the Producers shortly before the interview is scheduled. If you are selected to participate in the final selection process, you will be so advised by the Producers shortly before the final selection process is scheduled.

Producers reserve the right to change the terms of the application and the production schedule at anytime. Producers reserve the right to change the eligibility requirements and any other application rules in its sole discretion at any time with or without notice on a specific, case-by-case basis or across the entire applicant pool. Producers also reserve the right to not hold any participant applicant interviews, or to modify the manner in which it conducts participant applicant interviews, or to not produce the program Big Brother at all.

Best of luck to anyone who applies and let us know if you do!

Visit Big Brother Network for the latest Big Brother 15 updates.

Think you’re the next Dr. Will, Evel Dick, or Teacher Dan? Here’s your chance to prove it.

Apply now for Big Brother 11 to enter the BB11 house when its doors open again in July 2009.

Check the Big Brother 11 eligibility requirements first. Then fill out the Big Brother 11 application.

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Update: The Big Brother Forum is now up and running. Register now to grab your username before someone else does!

Full application instructions for Big Brother 11 below the break:

Applications MUST be written clearly or typed and MUST be accompanied by a videotape. The videotape must meet the following restrictions:
1) Length: Maximum length is two (2) minutes. Anything over two minutes will not be considered.
2) Format: VHS only (no mini-DV, Hi-8, 8mm or VHS-C). To transfer the other formats to VHS, simply connect your camera to your VCR and record.
3) Content: Tell us who you are and why you would make the ultimate housemate on Big Brother. Be creative!
4) Deadline: Rolling deadline for now, subject to change without notice.

All materials you send us (including videotape and photos) will be retained by Producers and become the property of the Producers and will not be returned to you whether or not you are selected as a participant. Any expenses you incur during the application process including postage, shipping and materials preparation (videotape, photos, etc.) are your sole responsibility. Producers will not reimburse you for these expenses. Only one entry per person is allowed. All decisions of the Producers are final and absolute and not subject to inquiry.

Applications will only be considered if they are complete. Complete applications consist of the following:
1) Completed Application Form
2) Two-minute videotape labeled clearly with your name and city/region number.
3) Two color photographs of yourself, each clearly labeled on the back with your name and city/region number. One must be a close-up of your face, the other must be a full-length photo of your entire (clothed) body. Polaroids are acceptable as long as we can clearly see you.
4) Identification – Attach a copy of your driver’s license, in addition to a social security card, passport or birth certificate.

Send your application and videotape submission to the following address:
Big Brother (Region #___)
P.O. Box 520
11271 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

In parenthesis after “Big Brother” on the mailing label, print the region number of the city located closest to your home:
#1. LOS ANGELES, CA.
#2. PORTLAND, OR
#3. NEW YORK, NY
#4. HOUSTON, TX
#5. CHARLESTON, SC
#6. TAMPA, FL
#7. SALT LAKE CITY, UT
#8. MINNEAPOLIS, MN
#9. CHICAGO, IL
#10. LOUISVILLE, KY
#11. MEMPHIS, TN
#12. DES MOINES, IA
#13. NEW ORLEANS, LA
#14. BOSTON, MA
#15. PHOENIX, AZ

Unfortunately, we will not be able verify that we have received your application. If you like, you may wish to send your application package via an expedited courier (such as Fed Ex or UPS). They will provide a tracking number that you can use to verify the receipt of your package. Producers are not responsible for lost applications.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be advised so by the Producers shortly before the interview is scheduled. If you are selected to participate in the final selection process, you will be so advised by the Producers shortly before the final selection process is scheduled.

Producers reserve the right to change the terms of the application and the production schedule at anytime. Producers reserve the right to change the eligibility requirements and any other application rules in its sole discretion at any time with or without notice on a specific, case-by-case basis or across the entire applicant pool. Producers also reserve the right to not hold any participant applicant interviews, or to modify the manner in which it conducts participant applicant interviews, or to not produce the program Big Brother at all.

Best of luck to all applicants! Let us know if you plan to apply or if you hear back. Summer of 2009 won’t come soon enough.

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