'Wheel of Fortune' Casting For Contestants In Las Vegas April 20-21
Wheel of Fortune’s Wheelmobile, the show’s promotional vehicle, will be at The Venetian Las Vegas casting for good game players who are energetic, enthusiastic and fun Saturday & Sunday, April 20th & 21st, 2013; 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Viewers who are interested in being a contestant for the six exciting weeks of shows taping in Las Vegas are invited to attend.
Fans will have the opportunity to fill out an application, have their name drawn at random to play a simulated version of the game onstage, win unique prizes and be evaluated as a potential contestant for the broadcast version of the show.
Staff members from the Wheel of Fortune promotions team will begin handing out applications one hour before each show begins. Searches will be held at 12 PM, 1:30 PM and 3 PM, with each show lasting about an hour. Everyone who attends the event will be able to submit an application. Participants will be selected to come to the stage and audition via a random draw.
“The Wheelmobile tour gives us the opportunity to present local viewers with a unique and personal experience with the show. It’s a way for us to thank our viewers for their long-term support, and for making the show #1.†- Executive Producer Harry Friedman
* Parking is available at The Venetian or The Palazzo. The Venetian event will take place inside The Venetian Theatre. Applications will be distributed in the areas leading to the Theatre seating area. Please follow the signage inside the casinos to the Wheelmobile event registration area. Photo credit: Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune Fun Facts:
- The majority of contestants who appear on Wheel of Fortune come out to Wheelmobile events in their hometowns
- Since its inception in 1999, the Wheelmobile has logged over 275,000 miles and has visited over 250 cities
- Nearly one million Wheel of Fortune fans have attended Wheelmobile events
Bill Cody is an entertainment, technology and luxury travel reporter in Las Vegas. He reports on celebrities, events, tech, food, Las Vegas and luxury travel.