Updated May 14, 2015
CASTING FOR SHARK TANK SEASON 7 IS UNDERWAY
Season 7 of Shark Tank, with new episodes scheduled to air from September 2015 to May 2016, is casting now. This means that there are going to be about 100 new companies that have a chance to pitch the Sharks! So calling all entrepreneurs, whether your product or business is running at 100mph or just getting off the ground, if you’ve got something special to pitch, the details on how are below.
At the current time, casting is being handled two ways: by e-mail and by in-person open casting calls (see below).
OPEN CASTING CALL DETAILS FOR SEASON 7
Only the first 500 applicants are guaranteed wristbands, which ensures that you’ll be seen by the casting team. Be sure to arrive early to the line in order to get a numbered wristband.
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH – HOUSTON, TX
LOCATION: RICE UNIVERSITY – JONES GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – MCNAIR HALL
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Numbered Wristbands Distributed
11:00 AM – Interviews Begin
View and agree to ABC’s terms and download the application (bring with you)
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TUESDAY, JULY 7TH – LOS ANGELES, CA
LOCATION: GLENDALE GALLERIA – LEVEL 2 IN BLOOMINGDALE’S WING
100 West Broadway
Glendale, CA 91210
No lining up before 8:00 AM
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Numbered Wristbands Distributed
10:00 AM – Interviews Begin
View and agree to ABC’s terms and download the application (bring with you)
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH – PORTLAND, ME
LOCATION: ITALIAN HERITAGE CENTER
40 Westland Ave.
Portland, ME 04102
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Numbered Wristbands Distributed
10:00 AM – Interviews Begin
View and agree to ABC’s terms and download the application (bring with you)
HOW TO APPLY TO SHARK TANK VIA OPEN CASTING CALL
Update 5/14/15: Casting calls for Spring/Summer 2015 have been scheduled for several cities in the Northeast and Southwest! Be sure to go to ABC.com/Casting to view the terms and download the application for Shark Tank Season 7.
Very important: you must bring a completed application with you, and only the first 500 people in line are guaranteed a chance to pitch. So get there early and be prepared! You’ll have one minute to pitch a casting director.
An Open Casting Call is your opportunity to meet face to face with the Shark Tank Casting Team. Be sure to bring your completed application (and your best pitch!). Be advised that security may check your bag and you are responsible for your own parking. No parking validation.
HOW TO APPLY TO SHARK TANK VIA E-MAIL
In an e-mail to SharkTankCasting@yahoo.com, please include:
- Your name
- Age
- Contact information
- A recent photo (no larger than 1 MB)
- A brief NON-CONFIDENTIAL description of your product, business or idea
By submitting your information via e-mail to SharkTankCasting@yahoo.com, you agree to ABC’s Terms of Use. Don’t apply unless you agree with those terms!
Watch this space and follow @SharkTankABC on Twitter for updates on the above casting information for what promises to be an exciting Season 7!
Good luck to all who apply!