How To Be A Contestant On The Price Is Right: 13 Steps - WikiHow
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So you want to be on The Price is Right? While many people believe that TPIR contestants are chosen from the audience at random, the show’s producers individually select each and every contestant. With the right mix of careful planning and genuine enthusiasm, you can greatly improve your odds of success. Keep reading for the info you need on getting tickets, heading to the studio, and wowing the producers so you can “come on down” for a chance to win some great prizes!
Things You Should Know
- Go to https://priceisright.com/ and complete the application form (including the personality questions) in order to get tickets to a taping.
- Arrive at the studio in L.A. at least 2 hours early and immediately work to impress the roving production assistants with your friendly enthusiasm.
- Match the production assistant’s enthusiasm during your interview and keep up your high spirits throughout the taping of the show.[1]
Steps
Part 1 Part 1 of 4:Getting a Ticket
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1 Visit the TPIR website to request a free show ticket. Ordering a ticket online is free and easy. Simply head to https://priceisright.com/ and click on the “Get Tickets” tab at the top right of the page. This will take you to the ticketing/contestant application page. - For ADA accessible ticket info, call 1-800-579-5788 or email [email protected].
- For group tickets and other (non-accessibility) questions, call TPIR customer service at 1-800-852-8909.
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2 Confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements. TPIR tickets are open to nearly everyone, but there are a few restrictions listed at the beginning of the online ticket application. To qualify for tickets, you can’t: - Be under 18 years old (barring special episodes with younger contestants).
- Have been a contestant (not just an audience member) on TPIR in the past 10 years.
- Have been a contestant on more than 4 other TV game shows in the past 10 years.
- Be a contestant on any other TV game show that will air in the next year.
- Be a candidate for public office for at least 1 year after the application date.
- Be (or be an immediate relative of) an employee of CBS, TPIR’s production companies, or TPIR’s product sponsors.
- Be unvaccinated against COVID-19 (as of the 2022-23 season).
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3 Provide personal and personality info on the application. As expected, you’ll have to provide some basic info, like your name, age, address, email, phone number, and dates when you’ll be in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, you’ll need to upload a photo and answer some personality questions like “What is something about yourself that no one would ever know by looking at you?”[2] Think of this as the beginning of your interview to get called on down as a contestant! - When answering the question “Describe your personality,” for example, come up with a response that will appeal to the producers who choose contestants. Words like “bubbly,” “fun-loving,” “enthusiastic,” and “positive” are better choices than “shy” or “quiet.” Think of the personality traits that come to mind when you see contestants on the show.
- While you should be 100% honest with your personal info, feel free to embellish your personality answers a bit—be truthful, but with the most fun version of the truth!
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4 Finish the application and make your ticket request. Eventually, after several screens of forms, check boxes, and questions, you’ll be able to submit your request for a ticket on the date you choose. When approved, print out the ticket to bring with you on the day of the show taping you’ve selected. - Note: If you’re given a “Priority Ticket,” you’re guaranteed entry on the chosen date. If you get a “Line Voucher,” you can wait in the first-come, first-served line on the day of taping (and aren’t guaranteed entry).
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Heading to the Studio
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1 Wear light, neutral clothing on the day of the taping. Clothes with bright, bold colors or highly-patterned designs tend not to look as good on camera, so stick with muted colors to improve your chances of being selected as a contestant. Also, avoid wearing clothes with snarky or profane slogans—stick with fun, family-friendly options.[3] - You’re also prohibited from wearing clothes with visible corporate logos, and may not be allowed in the studio with a company-branded shirt on.
- Lots of audience members wear slogan shirts, so feel free to come up with something fun and positive yourself. If you love Drew Carey, let him know!
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2 Pack your photo ID but leave your smart watch behind. You’ll need a valid photo ID (that matches your ticket) to get into the studio, so make sure you have it with you before heading out on show day. Since smart watches and phones can be used to cheat, either leave them behind or be prepared to check them in with security. Other banned items include:[4] - Drugs or alcohol
- Weapons of any kind
- Backpacks
- Lists of prices
- Costumes (except for special events)
- Overly suggestive or revealing clothing
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3 Arrive at the studio 2+ hours before the doors open. Head to the Bob Barker Studio at Television City, 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, located at the intersection of Beverly Blvd. and Fairfax Ave. To ensure the venue is filled, TPIR (like all game shows) overbooks its audience, meaning not everyone with a “Line Voucher” ticket gets in. Getting there early greatly improves your chances of success! - You’re supposed to be guaranteed entry if you have a “Priority Ticket,” but don’t risk it by showing up at the last minute. Play it safe and come at least 1-2 hours early.
- There’s paid parking available on the street or in a nearby garage.
- Make sure to plan for the possibility of congested traffic so that you can get to the studio as early as possible.
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Acing Your Contestant Audition
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1 Smile and make friendly conversation while you wait in line. As you stand in the queue to get into the studio, production assistants will circulate through the line, asking questions, possibly handing out forms or surveys, and generally just observing people. From this point onward, assume that someone with the power to choose you as a contestant is always watching. Be positive, show off your funnyside, and aim to be super enthusiastic—in other words, the kind of person they want to “come on down!” - Get to know the people around you in line and have fun, positive interactions with them. Treat them like fellow TPIR super-fans, not competitors. Remember that, even when they’re not interacting with you directly, the producers are watching for signs of your true personality traits.
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2 Answer questions clearly when a producer interviews you. The producers interview everyone in line once the studio lot doors open. You'll be asked your name, where you're from, and your occupation. Think of it as a super-fun “job interview” and answer the questions sincerely and eagerly, with a touch of humor.[5] Your answers play a big role in the producers’ initial determination of who will appear on the show.[6] - Enunciate your words and speak up. Those in line around you will likely be talking or even cheering. Make sure the producer can hear every word you say.
- Don’t ramble. If you ramble on when asked a simple question, the producers are likely to think you’d do that on-air when Drew Carey asked you a question.
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3 Match the energy of the producer with your answer. Unless you’re first in line, watch the producer’s body language and listen for their tone as they interview other contestants. Try to match their excitement and enthusiasm without exceeding it. The producers are looking for just the right amount of energy, so mimic them.[7] - For example, if the producer speaks at a certain volume, match it. If they move their hands while talking, don’t be afraid to move yours.
- If, for whatever reason, the producer isn’t showing any energy, don’t try to match them. Instead, answer as if you did receive a contestant slot, and Drew Carey was asking you a question on set. Keep past contestants in mind.
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4 Don’t go overboard with your confidence or emotions. Even if you’re super-confident about your chances of being selected or winning, don’t appear too calculating or arrogant. Being authentic is key. Also, sharing a sob story with the producers is highly unlikely to move them. If they think you may break down in tears on stage, you’ll probably lose your shot.[8] - The producers are prohibited from accepting even a business card, so don’t give them anything that could be perceived as a bribe.
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Enjoying the Show
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1 Cheer loudly and passionately when the show opens. After your interview, you’ll be led into the studio audience, after which the show will soon start. Everyone will start cheering. Join in! The producers watch audience reactions as the show begins and make their final contestant decisions based on crowd participation.[9] - Some participants initially selected during the interview portion get cut at the last minute because they don’t cheer with any genuine enthusiasm. Whatever you do before the taping starts, make sure you show that you’re happy to be there!
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2 Maintain your enthusiasm throughout the taping. There are over 300 people in the studio per show, and only 9 of them are chosen to “come on down.” But if you’ve suitably impressed the producers, cheered appropriately, and have a bit of good fortune smiling upon you, you'll be called down as a contestant. Congratulations! Now go win that new car or trip to Aruba! -
3 Try again another time if you don’t get chosen. Even if you don't get selected, just enjoy the show! It'll be a great experience for you no matter what. And the “10 year rule” only counts if you’re chosen as a contestant, so you’re free to try again as many times as you like.[10] - While you can request tickets as often as you like, showing up to repeated tapings, or radically changing your appearance or personality for each attempt, will hurt your chances of ever being selected.
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Community Q&A
Search Add New Question- Question Can I get tickets for more than one taping?
Community Answer The rules only state that you may not get tickets to more than one taping per day, so you can attend multiple tapings on different days if you'd like. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 15 Helpful 106 - Question Do I have to buy a ticket to the show if I want to be a contestant?
Community Answer Yes, you must obtain admission tickets to be a part of the show as a contestant. Tickets are free and available from the Price is Right's official website. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 26 Helpful 102 - Question How much will I get paid just to be on the show?
Joyce D Fontaine Community Answer Whatever you win. It is a wonderful experience, which is payment in itself, and if you are fortunate enough to become a contestant, your winnings, if you get any, should suffice. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 25 Helpful 98
Tips
- Play The Price is Right board game or online to practice being a contestant before the taping. You don’t want to get selected as a contestant on the actual show and draw a complete blank between the Showcase and the Showcase Showdown, do you? Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
- You'll be waiting around a lot (at least some of the time without your phone), so bring a book or something else to entertain yourself. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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References
- ↑ Christine Reed. Acting Coach and Talent Agent. Expert Interview
- ↑ Christine Reed. Acting Coach and Talent Agent. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://priceisright.fandom.com/wiki/The_Price_Is_Right_Wiki
- ↑ https://on-camera-audiences.com/shows/The_Price_is_Right/5acUNlhD6YHi8OSnC/ticket
- ↑ Christine Reed. Acting Coach and Talent Agent. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/the-price-is-right-audition-tips-with-april-and-chandler-on-coast-live
- ↑ https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/the-price-is-right-audition-tips-with-april-and-chandler-on-coast-live
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If you want to be a contestant on The Price is Right, you’ll need to order a free ticket online, arrive to the show early, and ace the contestant audition for getting on stage. To start, visit The Price is Right website and fill out the form to receive your free ticket. Keep in mind that if you want a “priority ticket,” which guarantees your admission to the taping, you should order a ticket far in advance. Otherwise, you’ll need to stand in line to get a spot. On the day of the taping, arrive at the studio at least 3 hours before the doors open, since the show is often overbooked. As you wait, a production assistant will ask each person their name, where they’re from, and their occupation. When it’s your turn, answer the questions enthusiastically, since the responses will determine who they choose to go on stage. To learn how to reserve accessible seating before the show, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo
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